Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea denies easing response to North Korean border crossings
Military rejects report that troops increasingly overlook MDL incursions after alleged directive to review warning shots
September 9, 2026
New Zealand warships conclude North Korea sanctions monitoring mission
Royal New Zealand Navy vessels tracked suspected illicit maritime activity in waters near Japan
September 9, 2026
Google Maps starts blurring images of South Korean military sites and DMZ
US tech giant complies with Seoul rules, reducing free access to imagery used by Pyongyang and outside researchers alike
September 9, 2026
Russia bridge opens, Songdowon sanctions and North Korea’s forgotten UK insurer
Anton Sokolin unpacks the DPRK’s expanding Russia ties, European pressure and KNIC’s legal history
September 9, 2026
How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics
Experts say road bridge may aid military exchanges while reinforcing Pyongyang’s leverage between Moscow and Beijing
September 8, 2026
North Korean defense chief warns of ‘powerful’ response to US-ROK-Japan drills
Condemnation follows Donald Trump’s recent push to revive engagement with Pyongyang by scaling back joint US-ROK drills
September 8, 2026
Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties
The defense minister said South Korea will continue pursuing talks even if the North builds ‘walls and block the way’
September 8, 2026
Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine
Kim Min-seok calls for peaceful coexistence with North while strengthening the ROK’s independent defense capabilities
September 7, 2026
North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence
Kim Jong Un formally commissions warship equipped with nukes, declares intention to limit enemy naval activities
September 7, 2026
ROK defense chief nominee vows OPCON push as North Korea threat drives spending
Seoul seeks record defense budget in 2027, with billions earmarked for nuclear submarine, drones and missile defense
September 4, 2026
