Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment
ROK military reports land-clearing and fortification work as acting leadership warns of potential provocations
April 7, 2025
New US surveillance jet conducts test flights near North Korean border
Daily missions along demilitarized zone mark first known deployment since BD-700 arrived on peninsula in February
April 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
North Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fall
April 7, 2025
ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster
Han Duck-soo called for South’s armed forces to maintain readiness in emergency meeting after impeachment was upheld
April 4, 2025
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s removal means for South Korea’s relationship with the North
With his ouster, the future of inter-Korean relations hangs in the balance amid political chaos and security challenges
April 4, 2025
Seoul pledges $100M to Ukraine, cites North Korea-Russia ties as regional threat
ROK’s top diplomat warned NATO ministers that Pyongyang must be stopped from acquiring military tech that threatens US
April 4, 2025
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles
April 3, 2025
Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
While assets signal quick strides in the country’s C4ISTAR capabilities, their actual effectiveness may be modest
April 3, 2025
US nominee for JCS chairman opposes troop reduction on peninsula citing DPRK
Dan Caine made remarks during committee hearing as North Korea issued statement slamming Washington-Tokyo cooperation
April 2, 2025
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
April 2, 2025
