Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Satellite images capture North Korean destroyer sailing on west coast Thursday
DPRK’s largest modern warship may be conducting navigation and missile tests ahead of planned June deployment
May 28, 2026
Seoul denies OPCON transfer will lead to dissolution of joint US-ROK command
Local media claimed US raised concern about impact of transfer on command, which is charged with deterring North Korea
May 28, 2026
North Korea is marching deeper into Moscow’s orbit, and aims to stay
DPRK troops at Russia’s Victory Parade suggest the allies are building ties to outlast the war in Ukraine
May 28, 2026
Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis
May 28, 2026
Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea
Defense minister says vessel will improve South Korea’s ability to monitor the DPRK’s submarine forces
May 27, 2026
The problem with labeling every North Korean missile launch a ‘provocation’
Routine interpretation of DPRK activities as brinkmanship can fuel escalation, highlighting need for nuance
May 27, 2026
North Korea tests new modular missile launcher and ‘tactical cruise missiles’
State media claims Kim Jong Un oversaw test featuring AI guidance and automated launch capabilities
May 27, 2026
Why military strikes on North Korea’s nuke program would have made things worse
An editorial defending the Iran war by criticizing conflict-avoidance with the DPRK fails to account for the real costs
May 25, 2026
Russian navy escorts ships known to shuttle arms from North Korea: Japan
Exodus of sanctioned freighters alongside military convoy heralds change in Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade, experts say
May 21, 2026
Putin and Xi reject ‘foreign pressure’ on North Korea after Beijing summit
The two sides oppose sanctions and military pressure on the DPRK, while eyeing greater cooperation near the Tumen River
May 21, 2026
