Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK and Japan hold nuclear bomber drills after North Korean missile launch
Seoul says first trilateral air drills of the year seek to deter DPRK’s ‘advancing nuclear and missile threats’
April 2, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian ships over alleged arms shipments to North Korea
Seoul also designates Russian companies linked to DPRK’s deployment of overseas IT workers to earn money for regime
April 2, 2024
In Seoul, high-rises double as army outposts in war against North Korean drones
Anti-aircraft guns on skyscrapers can help counter evolving threats, but risk turning civilian buildings into targets
March 28, 2024
Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police
Two sides reportedly discussed countering espionage during trip, which expert calls sign of preparations for Putin visit
March 28, 2024
ROK holds naval exercises near border to commemorate those killed by North Korea
Defense chief tells troops to be ready for DPRK surprise attacks as navy conducts live-fire drills around peninsula
March 27, 2024
North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows
Construction could increase floor space for centrifuges and comes after Kim Jong Un called for boosting nuke production
March 26, 2024
Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report
Russians conspired with DPRK officials in Syria to orchestrate arms transfers, member state tells UN Panel of Experts
March 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit
North Korean leader also shown reviewing military operation plans next to maps of South Korea
March 25, 2024
South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts
Auditors investigating claims Moon government failed to verify destruction of GPs under inter-Korean military deal
March 22, 2024
Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report
Experts say Russia has little reason to admit cyber breach to Panel of Experts but may chastise ally behind the scenes
March 22, 2024
