Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
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
Infographic: New drones steal thunder of ICBMs at North Korea’s latest parade
In 2nd parade of year, DPRK showcased more new tech for visiting delegations but dialed back on long-range missiles
July 31, 2023
Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine
Reported confirmation that DPRK weapons have appeared on battlefield comes after Russian defense chief visited Pyongyang
July 31, 2023
North Korean hackers appear to impersonate US military in new phishing campaign
Security firm says attacks bear hallmarks of DPRK efforts to target South Koreans, while also compromising ROK websites
July 31, 2023
World’s most powerful army? The weapons North Korea brandished at latest parade
New drone, missile platform and tank rolled through Pyongyang for Victory Day, while ICBMs underwhelmed
July 31, 2023
Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to know: China and Russia love his nukes
DPRK used parade to show citizens suffering under pandemic controls that its massive military spending is all worth it
July 28, 2023
