Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
New Zealand flags 35 ‘vessels of interest’ in latest North Korea maritime patrol
The New Zealand military has routinely tracked North Korea's illicit maritime activities since 2018.
April 29, 2026
Heir apparent? What to look for in North Korea’s possible successor
Kim Ju Ae’s rising profile fuels succession talk, but North Korea has yet to begin formal succession steps, experts say
April 29, 2026
Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South
Defector-author shares her story, as NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks OPCON transfer and Russia-DPRK cooperation
April 29, 2026
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
April 28, 2026
Russian ship linked to arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
The visit comes nearly two months after its latest voyage, indicating Russia-DPRK smuggling operations are still afoot
April 28, 2026
Inside the little-known ROK army unit that trains to fight like North Koreans
Scorpion Unit uses DPRK uniforms, terms and tactics to help troops prepare for combat with an enemy they've never faced
April 28, 2026
North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul
ROK’s top nuclear envoy calls Pyongyang the only state to benefit from pact before quitting and pursuing nuclear arms
April 28, 2026
ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea
These drills, whether conducted alone or with allies, have been characterized by the DPRK as a rehearsal for an invasion
April 27, 2026
Russia awards North Korean ‘heroes’ for their bravery in battle against Ukraine
Russian defense chief awarded Orders of Courage to 10 DPRK soldiers, lauding their ‘steel character’ and devotion
April 27, 2026
Kim inaugurates memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine war
Russia’s parliamentary chief read a letter from Putin, Moscow and Pyongyang defense chiefs jointly cut inaugural ribbon
April 27, 2026
