Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Seoul, Kyiv move closer to transferring North Korean POWs to South Korea
Top diplomats say fate of DPRK soldiers captured fighting for Russia should follow international law and their wishes
July 1, 2026
Destroyer deployment, missile tests, drone warfare and North Korea’s near misses
Joon Ha Park talks DPRK military modernization, while author Fyodor Tertitskiy explores crises that shaped Kim dynasty
July 1, 2026
New North Korean warship still at civilian port a week after deployment ceremony
NK Pro analysis also reveals movement of new east coast naval destroyer, including to base near nuke submarine factory
June 30, 2026
Seoul says it tracked North Korea missile test despite no real-time alert
Defense ministry denies missing Hwasong-11D launch as experts point to possible decision not to disclose the test
June 30, 2026
US extends national emergency declaration over North Korea nuclear program
White House cites nuclear proliferation threat as experts say extension reflects continuity in Washington’s DPRK policy
June 29, 2026
Seoul plans complete overhaul of drone operations to combat North Korean threats
South Korea plans to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ and boost counter-drone forces in line with needs of modern warfare
June 26, 2026
Moscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea
Russia’s foreign ministry calls on Seoul to halt pressure against Pyongyang, back peace rhetoric with practical steps
June 26, 2026
North Korea tests ability to strike ROK power stations with tactical nukes: KCNA
ROK public wasn’t alerted to Thursday test; Kim Jong Un also inspects Wonsan beach resort
June 26, 2026
North Korean construction near border is ‘civil,’ not armistice breach: UNC
After ROK allegations, US-led command says DPRK activities are defensive in nature and restricted to the northern side
June 25, 2026
New activity detected at North Korean military parade base: satellite imagery
Training for possible parade appears to start as trucks arrive and garages renovated
June 25, 2026
