Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges
Short-range ballistic missile with ‘super-large warhead’ may have hit inland target as another test planned for July
July 2, 2024
US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
DPRK and Russia dispute accusations, highlighting what expert calls Council’s limitations as ROK ends presidency
July 1, 2024
EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
Brussels alleges TransContainer and CEO participated in ‘illegal weapons trade’ to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
July 1, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang
June 28, 2024
North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
DPRK’s first MIRV test advances capability that could help defeat US defenses to carry out nuclear strikes at lower cost
June 28, 2024
The forgotten teenage guerillas who infiltrated North Korea during Korean War
8240 Unit members hailed from DPRK and operated deep behind enemy lines, playing key role only now being recognized
June 28, 2024
US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats
Inaugural multi-domain aerial and naval exercises to feature US aircraft carrier and run for three days
June 27, 2024
Fact check: North Korea has not announced plans to send troops to Ukraine — yet
While Russia and DPRK are boosting military ties, reports that Pyongyang said it will send troops within month are false
June 27, 2024
North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles
Expert says Kremlin could use ATACMS strike on Crimea to justify arming DPRK and that North seeks to keep US ‘on edge’
June 27, 2024
North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system
State media claims military advanced tech that could improve nuke survivability, after Seoul labeled launch a failure
June 27, 2024
