Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as Kim Jong Un visits Russia for summit
South Korean military says DPRK fired two short-range missiles, in first launches while leader out of country
September 13, 2023
Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms
State media says North Korean leader left Pyongyang via private train on Sunday after US warns against weapons deal
September 12, 2023
North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris
White House laments ‘act of desperation’ while expert sees major potential gains for DPRK
September 11, 2023
What North Korea’s state media reveals about Kim Jong Un’s inner circle
Top military man Pak Jong Chon and premier Kim Tok Hun both appeared out until suddenly showing up alongside the leader
September 11, 2023
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
