Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military
Launch follows failed attempts in May and August and comes hours ahead of pre-announced window
November 21, 2023
US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul
Expert says warship is not part of US nuclear triad but still demonstrates commitment to protect South Korea
November 21, 2023
North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says
Launch likely to be third attempt to put military spy satellite in orbit after failures in May and August
November 21, 2023
No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes
November 20, 2023
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
November 20, 2023
Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience
November 16, 2023
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues
November 16, 2023
The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Deploying nukes in South Korea doesn’t help deter North Korea and would invite responses that undermine US-ROK alliance
November 16, 2023
US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea
Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says
November 15, 2023
The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315
The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s ties with Moscow, overseas IT workers, boat defections and more
November 15, 2023
