Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit
South Korean president also vows to provide more info to NATO about Russia’s use of DPRK weapons against Ukraine
July 12, 2024
North Korea focused on improving quality of missiles and recon, Japan says
New defense white paper underscores advances in solid-fuel weapons and spy satellites, emphasizing ‘grave threat’
July 12, 2024
Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties
July 11, 2024
NATO ‘strongly condemns’ North Korea arms exports to Russia for Ukraine war
Joint statement stresses cooperation with South Korea and Japan, while Yoon announces Germany applied to join UN Command
July 11, 2024
South Korea to launch third spy satellite for monitoring North Korea this fall
Seoul says it will also use August drills with US as final test of Strategic Command tasked with countering DPRK nukes
July 10, 2024
Yoon slams ‘reckless’ North Korea-Russia ties at US Indo-Pacific Command
Expert says rare visit likely planned in response to Kim-Putin summit as showcase of US-ROK alliance strength
July 10, 2024
US soldier charged with desertion to North Korea to face first court hearing
Travis King due in military court on July 16 on charges including soliciting child porn, one year after crossing border
July 10, 2024
How North Korea could steal from China’s playbook to assert its maritime claims
Gray zone tactics ranging from air intrusions to cyberattacks enable DPRK to menace near border without firing a shot
July 9, 2024
Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit
Expert says undisguised trip suggests Moscow sees little need to hide military ties after signing mutual defense pact
July 9, 2024
Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the latest statement from the North Korean leader’s sister and Russia-DPRK cooperation
July 9, 2024
