Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
ROK military kicks off preparatory meetings for wartime control transfer
Senior military officials will meet every quarter, rather than once a year, to assess progress
January 28, 2026
What to expect if Seoul revives the moribund military pact with North Korea
Pyongyang supported buffer zones but has signaled disinterest in agreements that can be easily reversed
January 28, 2026
Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies
North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress
January 28, 2026
Seoul says its discussing possible transfer of North Korean POWs from Ukraine
Statement follows TV documentary in which DPRK soldiers who fought for Russia expressed desire to defect
January 27, 2026
Takaichi calls North Korea a ‘nuclear-armed state,’ emphasizing threats to Japan
But her government walks back remarks at election debate, which run counter to official policy
January 27, 2026
North Korea launches ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Japan detected a second missile shortly after the first splashed down, as flight time points to short-range projectile
January 27, 2026
US spy plane flies apparent mission to surveil North Korea amid Colby’s visit
Flight data shows RC-135U making several loops across South Korea before returning to US base in Okinawa
January 27, 2026
North Korea’s parade and Party Congress prep, plus personnel purges
NK News’ Chad O’ Carroll explores why the DPRK still hasn’t held the congress, the two Koreas’ influence ops and more
January 27, 2026
New US defense strategy warns of North Korean threats, omits denuclearization
First National Defense Strategy of Trump’s second term places onus on South Korea to deter Pyongyang
January 26, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine
DPRK leader praises artwork destined for new war memorial, even as state media avoids mentioning Russia
January 26, 2026
