Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China
One day before DPRK-China summit, Pyongyang delivers reminder of ‘irreversible’ nuclear status to Washington and Beijing
June 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit
During visit to unnamed enterprise, leader repeats call for 2.5x increase in North Korea’s missile production capacity
June 7, 2026
Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing
DPRK leader stresses development of ‘underwater secret weapons’ and 10,000-ton destroyers to build nuclear-armed navy
June 6, 2026
Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La
In interview, Lami Kim discusses OPCON transfer risks, Seoul’s push for a nuke sub and the DPRK’s ‘two-state’ policy
June 5, 2026
Russian ship tied to North Korean arms smuggling docks at Indian port
Expert accuses India of breaching sanctions by allowing Maia-1 to berth after Russian naval escort
June 4, 2026
Why Canada is strengthening ties with Seoul against North Korean threats
In interview, former UNC deputy commander discusses Ottawa’s growing focus on Indo-Pacific, ROK-NATO links and more
June 4, 2026
Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear enrichment plant in push to expand arsenal
Leader inspects centrifuges at third known site, revealing North Korea has doubled production of nuclear fuel
June 4, 2026
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026
June 3, 2026
Top US diplomat consults with Seoul on North Korea, nuclear submarines
Undersecretary of State Allison Hooker visits South Korea for three days of talks on allied cooperation
June 3, 2026
North Korean, Russian military medics sharing know-how from Ukraine war: Doctor
Russian surgeon says the DPRK has been a ‘key helper,’ highlighting ongoing medical exchanges between two sides
June 3, 2026
