Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
The missiles were launched from near Pyongyang at 1:20 p.m. KST, according to Seoul
March 14, 2026
Russia shares technical standards with North Korea, a boon for cooperation
Experts say vast database could help DPRK improve suitability of products for Russian market, potentially even weapons
March 13, 2026
What the Iran war reveals about the dangers facing Kim Jong Un
North Korean military planners will be taking notes on regime survival as US strikes devastate Iran’s air, naval assets
March 13, 2026
Why a North Korean nuclear warship could become a liability for the regime
North Korea’s nuclear warship claim looks far more like political signaling than credible capability
March 12, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects new pistols in first post-congress weapons factory visit
Accompanied by daughter, Kim tested ‘excellent’ handguns and called for expanding production under new five-year plan
March 12, 2026
How a USFK asset move to the Middle East could impact North Korea deterrence
Relocation amid Iran conflict could open up gaps, but aligns with overall ‘strategic flexibility’ push, experts say
March 11, 2026
North Korea signals support for Iran’s new leader, while slamming US and Israel
Pyongyang’s message showcases solidarity with Iran’s new government, while continuing to sidestep former leader’s death
March 11, 2026
North Korea conducts second cruise missile test from new warship in last week
Kim Jong Un executed remote launch to test command and control systems, orders supersonic missiles for next destroyer
March 11, 2026
South Korea prepared to deter North, even if US moves defense systems: Lee
The South Korean president conceded that U.S. forces may relocate their assets based on their operational needs
March 10, 2026
US-ROK drills pose ‘terrible’ risks, warrant preemptive action: Kim Yo Jong
Kim Jong Un’s sister calls exercises a war rehearsal that merit an overwhelming reaction from Pyongyang
March 10, 2026
