Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea conducts major air drills amid scrutiny over North Korea posture
Drills come as Seoul rejects claims it scaled back live-fire training under a conciliatory policy toward Pyongyang
May 20, 2026
North Korea starts construction work at air base 30 miles from ROK border
Satellite imagery shows demolition and prep for new project amid air force overhaul, drone development
May 20, 2026
Parades, panaceas and a sunken ship: North Korea-Russia cooperation grows
Anton Sokolin explains military pageantry, drone training, sanctions risks and the mystery surrounding the Ursa Major
May 20, 2026
Lee, Takaichi agree to join hands to restore peace on Korean Peninsula
However, the Japanese prime minister struck a different tone from Lee, who did not mention North Korea by name
May 19, 2026
North Korea appears to test rocket engine, build satellite launch viewing area
NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery suggests high level of activity at Sohae launch complex in recent weeks
May 19, 2026
Seoul ministry acknowledges two state ‘reality’ with North Korea
The latest Unification Ministry white paper placed greater emphasis on peace-related themes
May 19, 2026
Russian jet lands at North Korean resort city after flurry of official visits
The third Russian aircraft to reach North Korea’s east coast in a month follows tourist security talks
May 19, 2026
North Korean officials tour drone operator training facility in Russian Far East
Delegation learned about UAV use in the military while also visiting soy, medical and space facilities
May 18, 2026
Kim Jong Un demands military turn border with South into ‘impregnable fortress’
North Korean leader gathers all military commanding officers for special meeting on improving training
May 18, 2026
South Korea to kick off ‘Taegeuk’ exercise aimed at mitigating North’s threats
The exercise, centered on tabletop war games and computer simulations, is among South Korea’s highest-level drills
May 15, 2026
