Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school
Authorities confirm death of 64-year-old Kim Kum Chol, the name of a university president leading delegation to Moscow
July 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says
South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning
July 17, 2024
Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches
The proposal has raised concerns about escalation risks, but experts say both sides know the option is unrealistic
July 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push
July 16, 2024
First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks
Travis King had been set to appear in military court on Tuesday on charges of desertion and soliciting child porn
July 16, 2024
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now
July 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China
July 15, 2024
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination
July 15, 2024
North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’
In response to Washington Summit Declaration, Pyongyang warns US-led bloc’s globalization will lead to ‘worldwide war’
July 13, 2024
How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit
Seoul and Tokyo looked to strengthen relationship with alliance, but DPRK remains an afterthought amid focus on China
July 12, 2024
