Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
7 Chinese, US nationals charged with smuggling weapons to North Korea
Justice Department presses additional charges against Chinese man serving 8 years for shipping firearms from LA
January 12, 2026
How North Korea will control battle-tested troops returning from the Ukraine war
Pyongyang faces the challenge of reintegrating soldiers exposed to potentially dangerous outside info in Russia
January 12, 2026
North Korea threatens response to drone incursions, rejects Seoul’s denial
Kim Yo Jong says South Korea responsible for drone intrusion regardless of civilian or military origin
January 11, 2026
North Korea accuses South of sending drones to surveil sensitive military sites
Seoul denies accusations and any intent to escalate tensions, ordering investigation into possible civilian involvement
January 10, 2026
New evidence points to North Korean factory’s role in making long-range missiles
NK Pro finds ICBM officials also visited Feb. 11 plant again, including one back from helping Russia attack Ukraine
January 9, 2026
Seeing the future: What to expect from North Korea in the new year
The NK News team discusses what it got wrong about 2025 and makes new predictions for 2026
January 8, 2026
Acting US envoy to Seoul leaves post after less than three months on the job
Embassy confirms Kevin Kim’s return to Washington amid questions about Trump’s focus on North Korea issues
January 7, 2026
North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
NK Pro predicts what Pyongyang will prioritize in the year ahead, from drones and nuclear power to the war in Ukraine
January 7, 2026
What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead
Lack of major anniversaries suggests events, including military parade, will be front-loaded around Ninth Party Congress
January 6, 2026
What Kim Jong Un sees in the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses North Korea’s response and why Kim won’t worry too much about the surprise US strike
January 6, 2026
