Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts
The statement follows South Korea’s pledge to clear mines south of the border if Pyongyang does not remove them itself
October 6, 2026
Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun tells lawmakers that South Korea is weighing recall of ambassador to Kyiv
October 6, 2026
North Korea upgraded coastal missile site ahead of recent test launches: Imagery
Satellite images show large new launch prep facility and upgrades at observation area, pointing to more regular testing
October 6, 2026
North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report
Increasing number of fake Western components in DPRK weapons points to effectiveness of sanctions controls
October 6, 2026
How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses
Launch of intermediate-range capability underscores DPRK’s push to develop range of maneuverable payloads
October 6, 2026
North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says
South Korea conducts operation to remove DPRK landmines following conclusion of joint investigation with UNC
October 5, 2026
Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states
The US president also floated a claim of ‘112 nuclear missiles’ without explanation, but said ‘it’s nice to get along’
October 5, 2026
North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games
DPRK, Afghanistan among observers at Center-2026 drills featuring 47K troops and arms expo
October 5, 2026
North Korea says hypersonic missile flew 1,000km, exceeding Seoul, Tokyo reports
Kim Jong Un urges continued nuclear buildup as state media provides new details after his sister mocked rivals
October 4, 2026
North Korea mocks Seoul, Tokyo over alleged failure to track missile
DPRK leader’s sister offers no supporting data for claim that maneuvering missile defeated rivals’ tracking abilities
October 4, 2026
