Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
In a first, Russia confirms North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine war
Moscow praises DPRK troops’ ‘fortitude and heroism’ while claiming ‘liberation’ of region from Ukrainian forces
April 26, 2025
North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula
Kim Jong Un blames US for rising tensions at ceremony for new 5,000-ton destroyer equipped to carry over 70 missiles
April 26, 2025
North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report
US think tank puts production capabilities over 50% higher than previous estimate as DPRK pushes to mass-produce nukes
April 25, 2025
Why the US should modernize nuke storage in ROK if North Korea rejects talks
Bruce Bennett argues move would ramp up pressure on Kim Jong Un to halt weapons buildup amid growing risk of nuclear use
April 25, 2025
How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea
In interview, Yang Moo-jin suggests trilateral ties with US and Japan can promote peace, proposes toning down drills
April 25, 2025
Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Kyiv, Zelensky says
Ukrainian president calls strike evidence of ‘criminal’ Moscow-Pyongyang alliance, as Trump also condemns attack
April 25, 2025
Bruce Bennett: Why the US needs a new strategy to deter North Korean nuclear use
RAND researcher discusses Pyongyang’s weapons posture, evolving US-ROK alliance and insights from wargaming conflict
April 24, 2025
US must adjust approach to threats like ‘nuclear-armed’ North Korea: Rubio
Secretary of state’s remarks follow Trump comments about DPRK nuclear status and amid growing US focus on China
April 24, 2025
Ex-US intel official softens stance on ROK nuclear armament amid growing threats
Sydney Seiler says North Korean nuclear development and Russia ties raise need for South to play larger deterrence role
April 23, 2025
How Japan’s plan for single Asian theater risks overlooking North Korean threats
Experts warn Tokyo’s reported proposal to refashion regional security to counter China could weaken DPRK deterrence
April 23, 2025
