Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
UN nuclear watchdog chief seeks ROK support in tackling North Korean nuke threat
IAEA’s Grossi expresses ‘deep concerns’ as Pyongyang’s unchecked nuclear arsenal expands to ‘a few dozen warheads’
April 16, 2026
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday
In a change from recent years, Kim focused on military development, rather than the economy, on the ‘Day of the Sun’
April 16, 2026
US, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea
Senior commanders hold talks as DPRK continues missile testing from new warships
April 15, 2026
North Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog
Expert says IMO listing suggests the Choe Hyon destroyer is ready for deployment and could sail overseas
April 15, 2026
Trump’s war with Iran has left prospects for North Korea talks on life support
Killing of Iranian leader is unsettling for Pyongyang, but its measured response suggests it hasn’t fully closed door
April 15, 2026
North Korea upgrading airports at Wonsan resort and China border
Runway expansion and new exit taxiways suggest improvements for civilian planes but may have military implications
April 15, 2026
Cathy Kang: Rethinking Korean unification from a global perspective
Expert discusses diaspora views on diplomacy with North Korea, while NK News’ Jeongmin Kim talks inter-Korean tensions
April 14, 2026
Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new warship on west coast
North Korean leader reiterates firm nuclear stance and says 4th destroyer under construction
April 14, 2026
Russian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week
Latest flight comes as DPRK prepares to open memorial to troops killed in Ukraine war
April 13, 2026
A unified Korea is less threatening to China than US military presence: Expert
Chinese professor says Beijing is ‘not worried’ about reunification and welcomes efforts to engage with North Korea
April 10, 2026
