Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Yo Jong says ‘unkind things’ await US after it slams North Korea’s ICBM test
DPRK leader’s sister justifies launch as necessary for ‘self-defense,’ blaming US for elevating risk of war
July 14, 2023
South Korea evasive about sharing North Korean satellite debris with UN experts
Seoul noncommittal in comments to NK News, though it allowed sanctions investigators to inspect similar wreckage in past
July 14, 2023
When North Korea followed through on threats to shoot down a US spy plane
EC-121 incident led US to consider nuke strikes, showing how Kim Yo Jong’s recent warnings could spiral into conflict
July 13, 2023
A remarkable success: North Korea stuns with second test of solid-fuel ICBM
Hwasong-18 flew higher and longer than any previous missile, but how DPRK has achieved such feats remains a mystery
July 13, 2023
North Korean threats over US planes, DPRK internet access and more – Ep. 297
Bada Nam discusses why North Koreans are digital ‘hostages’ and how even elites have a hard time surfing the web
July 12, 2023
Kim Yo Jong’s use of official South Korean name not sign of new policy: Experts
North Korea’s rhetorical shift aims to justify weapons development rather than recognize ROK as independent state
July 12, 2023
North Korea slams US plan to provide cluster bombs to Ukraine
Foreign minister Choe Son Hui calls decision ‘dangerous criminal act,’ but doesn’t mention ally Russia’s use of weapons
July 11, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
DPRK issued three statements alleging intrusions, in what may be attempt to save face after ROK disparaged its satellite
July 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes
July 10, 2023
US and South Korea to hold first Nuclear Consultative Group meeting next week
Expert says inaugural meeting will be largely symbolic, as allies seek to deter North Korea and reassure ROK public
July 10, 2023
