Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes
June 9, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex
June 9, 2026
Lee calls for talks with North Korea on nuclear moratorium as Xi meets Kim
South Korean president cites risk of nuclear proliferation if ‘status quo’ of DPRK weapons development continues
June 8, 2026
Think tank raises estimate for North Korean nuclear arsenal to 60 warheads
DPRK also has enough fissile material for at least 90 warheads, Stockholm institute finds
June 8, 2026
Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China
One day before DPRK-China summit, Pyongyang delivers reminder of ‘irreversible’ nuclear status to Washington and Beijing
June 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes missile production boost in factory visit before Xi summit
During visit to unnamed enterprise, leader repeats call for 2.5x increase in North Korea’s missile production capacity
June 7, 2026
Kim inspects nuclear-capable 5,000-ton warship, one year after capsizing
DPRK leader stresses development of ‘underwater secret weapons’ and 10,000-ton destroyers to build nuclear-armed navy
June 6, 2026
Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La
In interview, Lami Kim discusses OPCON transfer risks, Seoul’s push for a nuke sub and the DPRK’s ‘two-state’ policy
June 5, 2026
Russian ship tied to North Korean arms smuggling docks at Indian port
Expert accuses India of breaching sanctions by allowing Maia-1 to berth after Russian naval escort
June 4, 2026
Why Canada is strengthening ties with Seoul against North Korean threats
In interview, former UNC deputy commander discusses Ottawa’s growing focus on Indo-Pacific, ROK-NATO links and more
June 4, 2026
