Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un inspects new pistols in first post-congress weapons factory visit
Accompanied by daughter, Kim tested ‘excellent’ handguns and called for expanding production under new five-year plan
March 12, 2026
How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
Relocation amid Iran conflict could open up gaps, but aligns with overall ‘strategic flexibility’ push, experts say
March 11, 2026
North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel
Pyongyang’s message showcases solidarity with Iran’s new government, while continuing to sidestep former leader’s death
March 11, 2026
North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week
Kim Jong Un executed remote launch to test command and control systems, orders supersonic missiles for next destroyer
March 11, 2026
South Korea prepared to deter North, even if US moves defense systems: Lee
The South Korean president conceded that U.S. forces may relocate their assets based on their operational needs
March 10, 2026
US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong
Kim Jong Un’s sister calls exercises a war rehearsal that merit an overwhelming reaction from Pyongyang
March 10, 2026
China ‘intercepted’ helicopter tracking North Korean smuggling, Australia says
Beijing responded by accusing Australia of conducting 'close-in reconnaissance' under the guise of sanctions monitoring
March 9, 2026
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2026 rural development plan
Military and mining towns top list of 21 counties selected under third year of Kim Jong Un’s ‘20x10’ project
March 9, 2026
100,000 South Korean troops mobilized for yearlong Korean War remains excavation
Excavations will start at the Demilitarized Zone once safety preparations are completed there, an official told NK News
March 9, 2026
Breaking down the debate over military exercises on the Korean Peninsula
U.S. and South Korean troops are kicking off their large-scale military exercises this week
March 9, 2026
