Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal
Top commanders pledge in annual meeting to sustain trilateral cooperation through upcoming Freedom Edge exercise
July 16, 2026
Russian tourists get first look at North Korean war museum, NATO battle trophies
The mid-June visit took place months after Pyongyang opened the Ukraine war memorial for some 2.3K DPRK fatalities
July 16, 2026
North Korea appears to ramp up military satellite plans with another engine test
Satellite imagery reveals signs of test at Sohae space launch complex in July
July 16, 2026
US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections
The Buddy Squadron exercise includes F-16, F-35A and FA-50 fighters after allies reduced annual frequency
July 15, 2026
North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do
Anton Sokolin explores diplomacy and trade networks, while Susan Thornton reflects on 2017 tensions and future US policy
July 15, 2026
North Korea preps main drone base for big demonstration, bulldozes old features
Satellite imagery shows large grandstands almost complete and land clearing around runway
July 15, 2026
How a rare public purge spotlights Kim Jong Un’s struggle to root out corruption
Experts say downfall of senior military official exposes limits of tackling graft in a system built on loyalty and fear
July 14, 2026
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered
July 13, 2026
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
ROK soldier goes missing near inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea, could have drifted North, Seoul says
July 12, 2026
North Korea touts Kim Jong Un’s economy drive during founder anniversary week
A recap of everything in state media this week, from modernizing the coal industry to venerating DPRK’s founder
July 10, 2026
