Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Cathy Kang: Rethinking Korean unification from a global perspective
Expert discusses diaspora views on diplomacy with North Korea, while NK News’ Jeongmin Kim talks inter-Korean tensions
April 14, 2026
Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests from new warship on west coast
North Korean leader reiterates firm nuclear stance and says 4th destroyer under construction
April 14, 2026
Russian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week
Latest flight comes as DPRK prepares to open memorial to troops killed in Ukraine war
April 13, 2026
A unified Korea is less threatening to China than US military presence: Expert
Chinese professor says Beijing is ‘not worried’ about reunification and welcomes efforts to engage with North Korea
April 10, 2026
Lawmaker claims Seoul failed to detect North Korean missile launch this week
Defense Committee chief says South Korea learned of Tuesday’s launch from the US, faulting tracking capabilities
April 9, 2026
North Korea says it tested missiles with cluster munitions, blackout bombs
State media also reports tests of ‘electromagnetic’ weapon, anti-aircraft missiles and ‘low-cost’ missile engine
April 9, 2026
US, ROK to hold joint air force exercise for two weeks from Friday
Freedom Flag drills on countering North Korea will focus on validating capabilities in preparation for OPCON transfer
April 9, 2026
Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall: Former US official
Fred Fleitz says US is unlikely to abandon denuclearization and should demand North Korea stop supplying arms to Russia
April 8, 2026
Seoul plans to replace troops on North Korea border with AI-based systems
Defense minister says military will cut front-line personnel by three-quarters, amid growing manpower shortages
April 8, 2026
North Korea still lacks naval base for new warship slated to deploy ‘early’ 2026
Lack of progress at Munchon location means destroyer may have to operate out of ill-equipped ports
April 8, 2026
