Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat
Tomotaro Inoue delves into rapid increase in Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile tests and Tokyo’s options to deter them
September 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un celebrates 75 years of North Korea with mass ‘militia’ parade
Leader also meets top Chinese official as the country celebrates diamond jubilee with third mass procession of 2023
September 9, 2023
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions reach new stage with ballistic missile submarine
Hero Kim Kun Ok may not reach depths of others but multiple launch modes can fluster US and allied targeting in crisis
September 8, 2023
North Korea launches new ‘nuclear attack submarine’: State media
Kim Jong Un promises more ballistic missile and nuclear-powered submarines at ceremony on east coast
September 8, 2023
When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence
A look at leaders’ summits as reports swirl of upcoming meeting between Russian president and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
September 7, 2023
War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade
Satellite imagery shows thousands preparing for parade and concert ahead of Sept. 9 national founding holiday
September 7, 2023
Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits
North Korean leader continues to inspect facilities mass-producing weapons that Russia reportedly seeks
September 6, 2023
North Korea will ‘pay a price’ for arms sales to Russia, top US official says
Remarks follow reports of looming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin, which White House didn’t confirm
September 6, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un might want to discuss weapons sales with Putin – Ep. 305
The NK News team discusses North Korea-Russia military cooperation, US-ROK drills, DPRK easing border controls and more
September 6, 2023
What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin
Experts disagree on if Russia needs North Korean arms but say both sides seek to counter US-ROK military cooperation
September 5, 2023
