Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
At Camp David, US looks to unite Seoul and Tokyo against North Korean threats
Experts say symbolic summit will solidify security cooperation but is unlikely to produce new deal on nuclear deterrence
August 18, 2023
Why North Korea’s stunning new drones may be more Tehran than Pyongyang
Clones of US Global Hawk and Reaper appeared out of the blue, even though DPRK has neglected air power for decades
August 18, 2023
North Korea preparing to launch ICBM soon, ROK spy agency tells lawmakers
NIS anticipates launch in protest of trilateral summit or US-ROK drills, says Russia likely signed arms deal with DPRK
August 17, 2023
North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum
Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
August 17, 2023
US blacklists 3 companies over alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
Treasury Department says companies owned by sanctioned Slovak national facilitated support for invasion of Ukraine
August 17, 2023
What ‘Paektu bloodline’ chants reveal about Kim Jong Un’s succession plans
Analysis suggests slogan closely tied to his daughter, amid signs she’s joining inspections to prepare for leadership
August 16, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang
August 16, 2023
‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media
First statement from Pyongyang on matter comes around one month after King crossed inter-Korean border on JSA tour
August 16, 2023
Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion
South Korean president cites Japan’s role in hosting UNC forces, while denouncing opponents as ‘communist totalitarians’
August 15, 2023
Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says
Speech by Kremlin’s defense chief comes after he watched Pyongyang military parade and inspected DPRK nuclear missiles
August 15, 2023
