Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea resumes remains recovery at major Korean War battle site in DMZ
Army-led project is part of yearlong push to locate remains at dozens of sites, though North Korea isn’t participating
April 1, 2026
Ankit Panda: How North Korea could take its military modernization to space
Expert explores what Pyongyang is learning from the Iran war, while NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Belarus-DPRK ties
March 31, 2026
North Korean troops start reinforcing border again after monthslong pause: Seoul
ROK military identifies ‘large number’ of DPRK forces clearing trees and maintaining supply routes
March 30, 2026
North Korea may be hiding missile site behind new tree farm, imagery suggests
Similarity between the project and existing military tree nursery points to attempt to obscure military activities
March 30, 2026
North Korea conducts missile engine test, claims higher thrust
Kim Jong Un indicated a planned ‘reorganization’ of special operations forces, supervised tank defense test
March 29, 2026
Lee doesn’t mention North Korea in memorial for troops killed in sea skirmishes
President calls for easing tensions and advancing peace at annual event where his predecessors condemned DPRK aggression
March 27, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
March 26, 2026
ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack
Five-day exercise off east and west coasts aim to reinforce combat readiness, honor those killed defending sea border
March 26, 2026
New Zealand deploys surveillance plane to track North Korean maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon spotted five illegal ship-to-ship transfers and 59 vessels of interest in its last DPRK sanctions mission
March 26, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy
March 25, 2026
