Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
February 10, 2026
US, South Korea kick off joint air training but scale back number of drills
Expert suggests reduction aims to support diplomacy with North Korea, despite increase in participating troops
February 9, 2026
North Korean military will ‘widen fighting front’ this year, Kim Jong Un says
Leader also praises soldiers fighting Ukraine during celebrations for founding anniversary of Korean People’s Army
February 9, 2026
Ukraine says North Korean troops are still carrying out strikes from Russia
Kyiv underscores continued DPRK involvement in combat operations despite return of thousands of troops
February 5, 2026
North Korea intensifies prep for Party Congress at likely venue in Pyongyang
Banners at April 25 House of Culture suggest event may be days away, as air force appears to train for parade flyovers
February 4, 2026
US, ROK diplomats discuss North Korean denuclearization, peace efforts
Washington says Marco Rubio and Cho Hyun reaffirmed goal of denuclearization, despite omission from US defense strategy
February 4, 2026
Medvedev says Russia can learn from North Korea’s success under sanctions
Former president says DPRK is becoming more prosperous, while praising its support for invasion of Ukraine
February 3, 2026
North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2026
February 3, 2026
More Party Congress preparations, and Iran’s new envoy in North Korea
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy breaks down delegate selections ahead of the major political event, Iran-DPRK ties and more
February 3, 2026
Lawsuit alleges British American Tobacco funded North Korea-backed terrorism
Complaint in US court accuses firm of indirectly supporting attacks by Iran and Hezbollah through its DPRK joint venture
February 2, 2026
