Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK reassert North Korean denuclearization goal at nuclear consultations
Washington also reiterates commitment to Seoul’s defense with ‘full range of US capabilities, including nuclear’
June 12, 2026
Why Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea
Experts say DPRK could play key role in a Taiwan conflict, but not through direct involvement like in Ukraine
June 11, 2026
South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Leaders reaffirm commitment to denuclearization and condemn DPRK’s military cooperation with Russia against Ukraine
June 11, 2026
New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
Reveal suggests DPRK is moving beyond building capacity, while signaling to Seoul it has a head start on enrichment
June 10, 2026
Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
Shreyas Reddy examines Beijing's priorities, denuclearization's absence, border reopening and Russia’s shadow
June 10, 2026
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say
June 9, 2026
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes
June 9, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex
June 9, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues
June 8, 2026
Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads
DPRK also has enough fissile material for at least 90 warheads, Stockholm institute finds
June 8, 2026
