Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un’s reelection, Kim Yo Jong’s promotion and changes at the top
NK News’ Joon Ha Park breaks down what we’ve learned through day 6 of the ongoing Ninth Party Congress
February 25, 2026
ROK envoy urges North Korea to comply with nuclear treaty, return to talks
Jeong Yeon-doo reiterates Seoul’s commitment to ‘complete denuclearization’ at high-level meeting in Geneva
February 24, 2026
Russian Embassy in Seoul cancels rally on 4th anniversary of Ukraine war
Move comes after mission hung a pro-war banner, drawing ire due to Moscow’s military ties with North Korea
February 24, 2026
South Korea denies skipping US-Japan air drills aimed at deterring North Korea
Media report claimed Seoul declined to participate due to territorial dispute and overlap with Lunar New Year
February 23, 2026
Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties
South Korea condemns Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and military cooperation with Pyongyang in response to display
February 23, 2026
How the UN Command can help avert conflict with North Korea over drones
US-led military force’s investigations into armistice violations slow escalation, even when Pyongyang doesn’t cooperate
February 23, 2026
North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress
Kim Jong Un leads review of ‘great transformations’ over last five years, but state media provides few specifics
February 21, 2026
North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)
A recap of the week in state media, from housing projects and nuclear missiles to a once-in-5-years political meeting
February 20, 2026
As Kim Jong Un’s 5-year weapons plan expires, focus shifts to what comes next
Ninth Party Congress set to announce new military goals, and potentially deployment plans for incomplete systems
February 20, 2026
North Korean leader’s sister praises Seoul’s apology for drones, renews threats
Kim Yo Jong warns of ‘terrible consequences’ for future drone incursions, stressing heightened border security
February 19, 2026
