Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un calls for increased artillery production amid mass exports to Russia
North Korean leader also demands major reconstruction of plant building weapons manufacturing equipment
May 7, 2025
North Korean threats, Trump policy pushing ROK and Japan to go nuclear: Fukuyama
Influential scholar says US leader would rather make deal with Pyongyang than support allies and bolster trilateral ties
May 7, 2025
North Korean troops won’t march in Moscow’s Victory Day parade: Kremlin
Presidential aide also says DPRK ambassador will represent country, casting doubt on Kim Jong Un’s attendance
May 6, 2025
US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea
Biannual KIDD discussion is first since Trump’s return and comes as US pushes allies to play role in countering China
May 6, 2025
North Korea test missiles from new warship, and ROK presidential race heats up
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the DPRK’s newest naval weapons, plus a border city’s plans to export beer to Russia
May 6, 2025
ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea
Opposition candidate also vows to halt leaflet launches and loudspeaker broadcasts to improve lives of border residents
May 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory
KNCA report marks first confirmation that Kusong factory also produces nuclear missile launchers
May 5, 2025
Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan
Deployment of frigate marks Rome’s second contribution to surveillance efforts to curb illicit ship-to-ship transfers
May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence
May 2, 2025
