Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Lawmaker claims Seoul failed to detect North Korean missile launch this week
Defense Committee chief says South Korea learned of Tuesday’s launch from the US, faulting tracking capabilities
April 9, 2026
North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs
State media also reports tests of ‘electromagnetic’ weapon, anti-aircraft missiles and ‘low-cost’ missile engine
April 9, 2026
US, ROK to hold joint air force exercise for two weeks from Friday
Freedom Flag drills on countering North Korea will focus on validating capabilities in preparation for OPCON transfer
April 9, 2026
Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall: Former US official
Fred Fleitz says US is unlikely to abandon denuclearization and should demand North Korea stop supplying arms to Russia
April 8, 2026
Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems
Defense minister says military will cut front-line personnel by three-quarters, amid growing manpower shortages
April 8, 2026
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports
April 8, 2026
North Korea conducts third missile launch in two days: ROK military
Tests come as top DPRK diplomat repeats stance that South Korea is 'most hostile enemy state'
April 8, 2026
Jonathan Cheng: The Christian roots of North Korea’s personality cult
Author discusses how religion shaped the DPRK’s system, while NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks DMZ airspace incident
April 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un compliments South Korea’s president for expressing regret
The late-night statement comes hours after President Lee expressed regret over the drone incursions into the North
April 6, 2026
It’s ‘appropriate to regard’ Kim Jong Un’s daughter as successor: ROK spy agency
NIS also assesses that North Korea is distancing itself from Iran to leave open options for diplomacy with US
April 6, 2026
