Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Russia using North Korean missile tech to upgrade its weapons, Kyiv says
Moscow reportedly still relies on DPRK and Western electronics for ballistic missiles used to strike Ukraine
June 15, 2026
Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome
South Korean president is expected to seek support for peace efforts when he meets Pope Leo on Monday
June 15, 2026
Yoon provoked North Korea with drones as part of martial law plot, court rules
Ex-president sentenced to 30 years in prison for endangering military and citizens through drone flights over Pyongyang
June 12, 2026
Russian man arrested for taking photo of North Korean Embassy in Moscow
Court records show man was convicted of ‘petty hooliganism,’ pointing to security concerns amid Ukrainian attacks
June 12, 2026
US, ROK reassert North Korean denuclearization goal at nuclear consultations
Washington also reiterates commitment to Seoul’s defense with ‘full range of US capabilities, including nuclear’
June 12, 2026
Why Xi Jinping wants closer military ties with North Korea
Experts say DPRK could play key role in a Taiwan conflict, but not through direct involvement like in Ukraine
June 11, 2026
South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Leaders reaffirm commitment to denuclearization and condemn DPRK’s military cooperation with Russia against Ukraine
June 11, 2026
New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
Reveal suggests DPRK is moving beyond building capacity, while signaling to Seoul it has a head start on enrichment
June 10, 2026
Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
Shreyas Reddy examines Beijing's priorities, denuclearization's absence, border reopening and Russia’s shadow
June 10, 2026
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say
June 9, 2026
