Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King
It remains unclear if DPRK has sent substantive response, as UNC and US offer scant and sometimes conflicting details
August 3, 2023
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
August 3, 2023
South Korea to hold nationwide evacuation drill against North Korean air raids
All residents will be required to seek shelter during Aug. 23 exercise, the first in 6 years
August 3, 2023
Timeline: From a US soldier’s border crossing to North Korea’s military parade
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 - July 31
August 3, 2023
Russian military plane flies to North Korea days after Shoigu visit
Flight-tracking data and satellite imagery suggest Moscow dispatched team to Pyongyang in follow-up to last week’s trip
August 3, 2023
North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
Imagery suggests test sought to troubleshoot launch vehicle that failed in late May, amid renovations at spaceport
August 2, 2023
JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’
Remarks come as large-scale US-ROK summer drills set for this month, which DPRK has responded to fiercely in past
August 1, 2023
Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea
Experts say Pyongyang’s silence suggests talks on release of American soldier could drag on longer than initially feared
August 1, 2023
Conspicuous cooperation: Why Shoigu made a show of buying arms from North Korea
Russia could have discussed weapons sales discreetly, but it chose ostentation to send a political message
August 1, 2023
North Korea welcomes special guests for a ‘Victory Day’ parade – Ep. 300
The NK News team discusses DPRK’s second nighttime military spectacle of year and celebrates 300 episodes of the podcast
August 1, 2023
