Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Yo Jong is barking at the US, but North Korea probably won’t bite
Flurry of statements is likely an attempt at verbal deterrence, not a harbinger of violence or signal DPRK seeks talks
July 20, 2023
Why we should be wary of claims that North Korean satellite was a ‘paper doll’
Assessments of spy satellite lean into idea that DPRK launches are political theater, impeding ability to gauge threat
July 20, 2023
The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it
Past defectors fled punishment similar to recent border-crosser Travis King, and their fates may reflect on his
July 19, 2023
Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea
July 19, 2023
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear
July 19, 2023
How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Evidence suggests DPRK will release American in short order, but COVID and hotline issues could complicate things
July 19, 2023
What’s next for the American soldier who crossed into North Korea – Ep. 298
The NK News team discusses possible outcomes of apparent defection and when DPRK shot down a US spy plane in 1969
July 19, 2023
Why North Korea is one of the only nations to use force to defend its EEZ claims
DPRK has long imposed extreme restrictions over its exclusive economic zone, leading to violent encounters in past
July 19, 2023
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US nuclear missile submarine visits ROK
Short-range missile launch likely demonstration of ability to accurately strike USS Kentucky at Busan base, expert says
July 19, 2023
US nuclear missile submarine visits South Korea for first time in four decades
Visit comes as allies hold inaugural meeting of Nuclear Consultative Group on deterring North Korean use of WMDs
July 18, 2023
