Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
Kim Jong Un likely to consolidate military gains rather than break new ground, doubling down on Russia and anti-ROK line
February 18, 2026
ROK defense chief inspects units near North Korea border ahead of Lunar New Year
Ahn Gyu-back’s first visit to border guard post follows DPRK threat to attack if South’s drones violate its airspace
February 16, 2026
Kim Jong Un moves families of Ukraine war dead into new housing complex
Daughter joins leader at opening for Saeppyol Street, a key project for managing public opinion around Russia deployment
February 16, 2026
How North Korea’s grounded space ambitions could finally lift off
Spy satellite program stands as a glaring failure, but upcoming Party Congress could be a launchpad for success
February 16, 2026
North Korea draws new red line, vows attack over future airspace ‘violations’
Leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong threatens Seoul with ‘definite’ and ‘disproportionate’ response even over civilian-led acts
February 13, 2026
Seoul’s restraint toward North Korea is not a sign of weakness
Critics who accuse Lee Jae Myung of subservience to Pyongyang fail to see how South Korea can win without fighting
February 12, 2026
Satellite image shows 9th Party Congress slogan for North Korean military parade
Thousands of civilians spell out slogan in central Pyongyang, confirming plans for parade around political gathering
February 12, 2026
ROK task force raids military command, spy agency over North Korea drone case
Investigators arrest soldiers and an intelligence official over allegations they supported civilian drone incursions
February 11, 2026
Seoul is reviewing its sanctions on trade with North Korea: Unification minister
Chung Dong-young welcomes UN exemption for humanitarian aid, promises to look into inter-Korean energy cooperation
February 10, 2026
Russian military jet makes brief trip to North Korea for first time this year
Allies have not revealed purpose of visit, which comes after jet flew to Abu Dhabi for peace talks with Ukraine
February 10, 2026
