Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
ROK says North Korean troops unaware of Ukraine deployment as casualties top 5K
British defense ministry assesses some 1,500 DPRK troops have been killed as Russia makes ‘territorial gains’
April 2, 2025
US, South Korea reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s complete denuclearization
Deputy foreign ministers spoke via telephone just day after US president called DPRK a ‘big nuclear nation’
April 2, 2025
Left in the lurch: US defense shift threatens to derail North Korea deterrence
As US strategy reportedly prioritizes China, experts say Seoul,Tokyo will need to boost defense readiness against DPRK
April 1, 2025
New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones
April 1, 2025
Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow
Expert suggests Kremlin may seek help from commander overseeing Kursk unit to lead North Korean soldiers in Ukraine
April 1, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend
April 1, 2025
ROK commission to label killings by North Korean soldiers in 1950s as ‘massacre’
Truth and Reconciliation Commission to urge Seoul to seek apology from Pyongyang for mass executions during Korean War
March 31, 2025
Trump says he hasn’t addressed Russia’s purchase of North Korean arms with Putin
US president sidestepped question on Moscow’s acquisition of DPRK weapons amid ongoing peace talks on Ukraine war
March 31, 2025
Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities
Australian air force patrol aircraft is operating out of Japan’s Kadena Air Base to track illegal ship-to-ship transfers
March 31, 2025
Seoul detects signs of North Korea preparing for large-scale military parade
Unification ministry expects parade and mass games in October, reports DPRK exploring ways to improve ties with China
March 28, 2025
