Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea tests cluster warhead, plans military use by end of 2026
State media claims cluster bomb warhead can devastate 12–13 hectares
November 1, 2026
All the world’s a stage: Why North Korea put artillery on display at the border
DPRK guns across from a South Korean tourism site are less prep for war than a show of political hostility
October 30, 2026
US curbed intel sharing over Seoul’s disclosure of North Korean nuke site: NIS
South Korean spy agency confirms unification minister’s remarks triggered restrictions, but downplays significance
October 30, 2026
North Korea says it launched barrage of 600mm ‘Sniper’ rockets at live-fire demo
US, ROK gave differing estimates of number of projectiles fired at drill, which also featured drones and cruise missiles
October 30, 2026
Why a proposed US military unit to counter North Korea could put China on alert
Experts say a Multi-Domain Task Force could improve missile tracking but risks repeat of 2016 THAAD dispute
October 30, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects new stealth drone, calls for ‘absolute’ UAV superiority
North Korean leader stresses importance of UAV tech at expo featuring new FPV quadcopters, loitering munitions and more
October 30, 2026
Border city casts doubt on reports North Korea testing loudspeakers
Paju official suggests local mistook other noises for broadcasts, after they said they heard ‘ghost sounds’
October 29, 2026
Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report
Investigators traced a complex network of Russian firms and DPRK entities using student visas to bring in workers
October 29, 2026
North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea: Seoul
Launch of suspected short-range missiles comes amid rising inter-Korean border tensions
October 29, 2026
US, ROK defense chiefs agree to delay top-level military talks on OPCON transfer
Allies to convene Security Consultative Meeting early next year in setback to Seoul’s push for early transfer
October 29, 2026
