Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
March 26, 2026
ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack
Five-day exercise off east and west coasts aim to reinforce combat readiness, honor those killed defending sea border
March 26, 2026
New Zealand deploys surveillance plane to track North Korean maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon spotted five illegal ship-to-ship transfers and 59 vessels of interest in its last DPRK sanctions mission
March 26, 2026
Why even the Iran war may not change Kim Jong Un’s view of Trump
Experts say Kim’s latest criticism of US ‘terrorism’ are par for the course, suggesting he hasn’t ruled out diplomacy
March 25, 2026
Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion
Prosecutors allege the accused harmed South Korean military interests and violated aviation act through drone flights
March 25, 2026
Ukraine says it’s weighing protections for captured North Korean soldiers
Kyiv indicates it has not reached a final decision on whether to forcibly repatriate two POWs who fought for Russia
March 24, 2026
Pit Heltmann: Diplomacy in North Korea before the world shut down
Former German ambassador shares insights from Pyongyang, while NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses latest SPA session
March 24, 2026
Canada to deploy patrol aircraft to monitor North Korea sanctions evasion at sea
CP-140 Aurora is expected to carry out surveillance against ship-to-ship transfers for several weeks
March 24, 2026
Ukraine can help Seoul as North Korea’s military grows stronger, experts say
Ukrainian researchers suggest Kyiv could share expertise on fighting DPRK troops in exchange for ROK military aid
March 20, 2026
Trump pledged ‘full support’ on resolving North Korea abductee issue, Japan says
Takaichi says after White House meeting that she expressed her ‘strong desire’ to meet Kim Jong Un to discuss the issue
March 20, 2026
