Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s largest greenhouse farm to date on China border
In speech, Kim vows to lead world in greenhouse technology amid yearslong push to fix food shortages
February 2, 2026
Why Seoul’s push for greater control over the DMZ is unlikely to succeed
Experts warn that ROK bill to increase civilian access risks a rift with UN Command and could benefit North Korea
January 30, 2026
ROK, Japan defense chiefs back ‘denuclearization of Korean Peninsula’
Two sides also reiterate commitment to trilateral cooperation with US, without directly addressing North Korean threats
January 30, 2026
North Korean arms trade with Russia appears to chill down in January
Only one suspected Russian ship visited DPRK’s Rason to pick up cargo, possibly due to ice at a Far East port
January 30, 2026
New Iranian ambassador to North Korea assumes post after 5 year vacancy
Envoy’s arrival signals renewed momentum in bilateral ties as the DPRK and Iran pursue closer alignment with Russia
January 29, 2026
Roland de Courson: Photographing the demilitarized zone’s unseen stories
AFP global news editor shares what he learned documenting refugees, observatories and the business of the border
January 29, 2026
ROK military kicks off preparatory meetings for wartime control transfer
Senior military officials will meet every quarter, rather than once a year, to assess progress
January 28, 2026
What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea
Pyongyang supported buffer zones but has signaled disinterest in agreements that can be easily reversed
January 28, 2026
Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies
North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress
January 28, 2026
Seoul says its discussing possible transfer of North Korean POWs from Ukraine
Statement follows TV documentary in which DPRK soldiers who fought for Russia expressed desire to defect
January 27, 2026
