Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact
July 10, 2026
Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea
Defense minister says Ursa Major cargo was for a Russian icebreaker and that no authority has linked sinking to attack
July 10, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees military meeting on improving nukes, navy and intel agency
North Korean military brass gather for first Central Military Commission meeting of the year
July 10, 2026
Dispelling the misconceptions surrounding North Korea’s DMZ fortifications
Competing interpretations and political narratives have muddied the understanding of DPRK activity
July 8, 2026
North Korea’s new destroyers, China border trade and Seoul’s coexistence dilemma
Colin Zwirko talks naval push and smuggling routes, while Gabriela Bernal explores lessons from Serbia and Kosovo
July 8, 2026
Seoul launches new team to counter North Korean drone and nuclear threats
City aims to protect power plants, government buildings and financial institutions from unmanned threats
July 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new 5,000-ton destroyer
Leader vows to commission Kang Kon destroyer within two months after missile, guns and electronic warfare system tests
July 5, 2026
North Korea in June 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2026
July 3, 2026
No reports of North Korean GPS jamming near maritime border, Seoul says
A coast guard official told NK News the service received no recent reports of GPS jamming near western island
July 3, 2026
Seoul holds live-fire drills near disputed sea border with North Korea
South Korean marines fired live rounds from K9 howitzers and Chunmoo MLRS as Pyongyang continues to reject NLL
July 2, 2026
