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Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Analysis

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

What to make of North Korea’s apparent interest in naval nuclear propulsion
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda February 13, 2024
ABC’s of North Korea news: Confusing acronyms and abbreviations you should know
Features

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

ABC’s of North Korea news: Confusing acronyms and abbreviations you should know
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 12, 2024
North Korea tests ‘superiority’ of new 240mm artillery system: State media
News

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

North Korea tests ‘superiority’ of new 240mm artillery system: State media
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 12, 2024
The Korean War POWs who rejected North and South Korea to go to neutral India
Features

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

The Korean War POWs who rejected North and South Korea to go to neutral India
James FretwellJames Fretwell February 9, 2024
Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
News

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

Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 9, 2024
Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
News

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

Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Lina Park February 8, 2024
State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year
Analysis

State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year

An in-depth analysis of plans for DPRK’s ‘first’ modern general hospital, Japan’s removal of a Korean memorial and more

State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year
Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police
News

Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police

Specialists say KN-23 missiles were DPRK-made but expert warns against drawing conclusions on their operational effects

Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 8, 2024
The cost of vigilance: Seoul’s mobilization paradox in case of war with the DPRK
Analysis

The cost of vigilance: Seoul’s mobilization paradox in case of war with the DPRK

Experts question capabilities of South Korea’s reserve forces should mass call-ups become a reality

The cost of vigilance: Seoul’s mobilization paradox in case of war with the DPRK
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 7, 2024
Russian envoy to DPRK predicts ‘breakthrough’ in two sides’ relations in 2024
News

Russian envoy to DPRK predicts ‘breakthrough’ in two sides’ relations in 2024

Alexander Matsegora told Russian state media Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin will sign agreement on mutual trips

Russian envoy to DPRK predicts ‘breakthrough’ in two sides’ relations in 2024
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 7, 2024
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