Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea is the ‘most pressing challenge’ for non-proliferation regime: Seoul
ROK’s top nuclear envoy calls Pyongyang the only state to benefit from pact before quitting and pursuing nuclear arms
April 28, 2026
ROK carries out ‘decisive’ phase of landing drills designed to deter North Korea
These drills, whether conducted alone or with allies, have been characterized by the DPRK as a rehearsal for an invasion
April 27, 2026
Russia awards North Korean ‘heroes’ for their bravery in battle against Ukraine
Russian defense chief awarded Orders of Courage to 10 DPRK soldiers, lauding their ‘steel character’ and devotion
April 27, 2026
Kim inaugurates memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine war
Russia’s parliamentary chief read a letter from Putin, Moscow and Pyongyang defense chiefs jointly cut inaugural ribbon
April 27, 2026
Russian Duma chief, defense minister in Pyongyang ahead of Kursk memorial unveil
Volodin thanks North Korea for military support as Moscow pledges reciprocal monument in Russia
April 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest
North Korean leader stresses combat readiness during April 25 events tied to guerrilla legacy
April 26, 2026
Prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for Yoon over North Korea drone incursions
Ex-president tried to incite inter-Korean 'wartime situation' to justify martial law declaration, special counsel says
April 24, 2026
North Korean airspace abuzz with Russian jets amid AI surveillance talks
A slew of military, VIP and commercial jets touched down in the DPRK, including Wonsan, as the two states deepen ties
April 24, 2026
Search to begin for last Australian soldier missing in the South from Korean War
The remains of all but one of the 29 Australian soldiers killed in the Battle of Gapyeong were recovered
April 24, 2026
Kim Jong Un’s favored crops under threat as drought warnings flood state media
A recap of everything in state media this week, from drought warnings to the construction of a new DPRK-Russian hospital
April 24, 2026
