Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un inspects missile factory, orders increased production
The DPRK leader called for a ‘2.5 times’ production capacity boost as missiles to be deployed to military units in 2026
January 4, 2026
Lee Jae Myung to seek China’s support on North Korea during upcoming visit: Wi
Seoul’s top security adviser voices hope that ROK president’s talks with Xi Jinping will help reduce peninsula tensions
January 2, 2026
Top Seoul officials warn of North Korean threats but back engagement in new year
Defense chief highlights DPRK’s nuclear sub development, as prime minister stresses efforts to reduce tensions
January 2, 2026
North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2025
January 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un’s vague New Year’s speech bucks clarity to avoid costly commitments
Articulating detailed foreign policy would lock Pyongyang into a specific framing at a moment when conditions are fluid
January 1, 2026
Kim Jong Un ushers in new year with greetings to North Korean troops in Russia
Leader hails troops for deepening the ‘combat-forged friendship’ with Moscow on the battlefield
January 1, 2026
1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
Data shows Russia ties once again led the way, even as the DPRK strengthened cooperation with other players
December 31, 2025
Crypto businessman gets 4 years in prison for leaking secrets to North Korea
South Korean entrepreneur convicted of violating National Security Act for accepting about $600K from a DPRK agent
December 30, 2025
New Year’s in North Korea and a ‘nuclear’ submarine on Christmas Day
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how Kim Jong Un could lay out his priorities for 2026 on New Year’s Day
December 30, 2025
North Korea debuts new launcher for nuclear missiles aimed at South Korea
Kim Jong Un visits factory making new launch vehicle for 600mm MLRS, calling it the military’s ‘main strike’ capability
December 30, 2025
