Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea’s new missile, fighting in Kursk and the end of the Juche calendar
NK News’ Bryan Betts discusses Pyongyang’s ‘Hwasong-19’ launch and the latest on North Korean soldiers in Russia
November 5, 2024
How China could benefit from North Korea’s troop deployment to Ukraine
While Beijing may be apprehensive about DPRK-Russia ties, it stands to gain from challenges to US-led global order
November 5, 2024
US, ROK, Japan conduct air drill with B-1B bomber over North Korea’s ICBM test
Exercise seeks to showcase trilateral resolve to respond to DPRK threats, as UNSC set to convene meeting on launch
November 4, 2024
North Korea builds anti-tank trenches over demolished inter-Korean roads: Seoul
Defensive structures appear aimed at showing DPRK resolve to cut ties, though ROK says they can be easily filled in
November 4, 2024
North Korea, Russia denounce US ‘aggression’ after Pyongyang’s missile test
Top diplomats blame US for tensions and vow to boost military ties amid criticism of DPRK troop dispatch to Ukraine war
November 4, 2024
Ukraine says its troops clashed with North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk
Kyiv confirms exchange of fire with DPRK troops for first time, but provides no other details of encounter
November 4, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
November 4, 2024
ROK, US hold first-ever live-fire drone drill after North Korea’s ICBM test
Joint exercise aimed at enhancing reconnaissance and strike capabilities and may spark concern for DPRK, expert says
November 1, 2024
North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
Ukrainian leader warns DPRK will gain experience in drone production as he appeals to South Korea for military aid
November 1, 2024
ROK trains to strike North Korean missile launcher, hours after ICBM test
South Korea says it carried out drill with guided bomb to demonstrate ability to retaliate with ‘overwhelming force’
November 1, 2024
