Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
DPRK forces are key to Russia’s push to retake Kursk, giving Putin leverage as he pushes for his terms
March 13, 2025
A decade in making, North Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine breaks cover
State media confirms submarine is DPRK’s largest-ever and will carry cruise missiles, but its main value may be prestige
March 12, 2025
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
DPRK says mistaken bombing of civilian area could have escalated tensions, criticizing ongoing US-South Korea drills
March 12, 2025
US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills
Joint exercise for Freedom Shield aims to enhance combined operations, as ROK navy trains to intercept WMD shipments
March 11, 2025
More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses DPRK criticism of Freedom Shield exercise and training changes after ROK bombing mishap
March 11, 2025
North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says
Kyiv acknowledges setbacks in border region, stating that DPRK soldiers have served as ‘main assault force’
March 10, 2025
US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism
Allies decide not to conduct live-fire training after bombing mishap last week, as DPRK slams US ‘hostile policy’
March 10, 2025
North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push
March 10, 2025
North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles after US-ROK drills begin
Seoul says DPRK fired ‘unidentified’ projectiles toward Yellow Sea amid allies’ large-scale Freedom Shield exercise
March 10, 2025
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
Kim Jong Un inspects submarine and new warships, says vessels won’t be ‘restricted’ to DPRK waters
March 8, 2025
