Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage
July 26, 2024
North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales
July 25, 2024
North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says
South Korean military suggests timer attached to balloon caused fire amid concerns about dangers of DPRK launches
July 25, 2024
BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds
Border broadcasts feature news, weather, music and more, but sharp criticism of Kim Jong Un risks inciting DPRK response
July 24, 2024
North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound
ROK authorities say contents posed no danger after Pyongyang carries out 10th balloon barrage to date
July 24, 2024
ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses what South Korea is broadcasting over the border in response to DPRK trash balloons
July 23, 2024
North Korea launches more trash balloons after ROK turns on border loudspeakers
Seoul responds by resuming ‘full-fledged’ propaganda broadcasts at inter-Korean border
July 21, 2024
Seoul turns on propaganda loudspeakers over latest North Korean balloon launch
South Korean military broadcasts propaganda at inter-Korean border for second time in six years
July 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties
Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital
July 19, 2024
North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June
Launch follows warnings that ROK would pay ‘dear price’ for continued anti-DPRK leafleting by activists
July 18, 2024
