Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea preparing for ‘quantum leap’ in weapons production: Kim Jong Un
Leader praises innovation and productivity during recent armament tour, calls for even greater output as tensions rise
February 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says new cruise missiles critical to repel South Korean ‘invasion’
Fifth missile test in just 3 weeks may presage the sort of assets DPRK forces soon deploy near inter-Korean border
February 15, 2024
Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329
Korea Economic Institute of America’s new president discusses his role assessing inter-Korean relations and latest book
February 14, 2024
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off the east coast: ROK military
JCS says ‘several rounds’ of unidentified cruise missiles were detected at sea northeast of Wonsan City
February 14, 2024
What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Regime appears far off from true maritime deterrent but is relentless in pursuit of second-strike survivability
February 13, 2024
ABC’s of North Korea news: Confusing acronyms and abbreviations you should know
NK News compiled list of military terms, policy group names and codewords often seen in press releases and headlines
February 12, 2024
North Korea tests ‘superiority’ of new 240mm artillery system: State media
Latest rocket advancement may soon be deployed near inter-Korean border as DPRK seeks to amplify war readiness
February 12, 2024
The Korean War POWs who rejected North and South Korea to go to neutral India
Seventy years ago, a handful of Koreans set sail for Madras, many with futile dreams of eventually settling in the US
February 9, 2024
Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader shares interpretation in a speech at defense ministry to mark army holiday
February 9, 2024
Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
The president made remarks in pre-recorded interview during which he raised the possibility of engagement with DPRK
February 8, 2024
