Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington
March 20, 2025
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
State Department says DPRK ‘bears responsibility’ for conflict, while demanding Russia stop support for Pyongyang
March 20, 2025
With new frigates, North Korea broadcasts a more assertive naval approach
Revelations about country’s biggest-ever ships suggest DPRK seeks to break naval isolation, possibly with Russian help
March 20, 2025
Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Footage purportedly shows Russian using Koksan weapons in successful counteroffensive against Ukraine
March 19, 2025
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang
March 18, 2025
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korean foreign minister requests Kyiv’s cooperation on issue amid concerns POWs could be repatriated to DPRK
March 18, 2025
US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers
Allies practice identifying facilities and sealing entrances in preparation for subterranean warfare
March 17, 2025
North Korea says it will ‘update’ nuclear forces in response to G7 criticism
DPRK slams G7 foreign ministers for demanding denuclearization, calling it a violation of sovereignty
March 17, 2025
High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk
Andrei Rudenko discusses ‘mutual support’ with counterparts in Pyongyang as DPRK soldiers help repel Ukrainian forces
March 17, 2025
Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine
Kyiv reports engaging Russian and DPRK troops beyond Kursk, potentially signaling expansion of Pyongyang’s role in war
March 14, 2025
