Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
ROK military says it responded to North Korean ‘armistice violation’ in DMZ
Intrusion reportedly led South to fire warning shots, as DPRK remains unresponsive to request for military talks
November 21, 2025
Kim Jong Un opens 1st ‘modern’ hospital outside capital, vows 20 more next year
North Korean leader attends inauguration near key military town, though facility doesn’t yet appear fully equipped
November 20, 2025
Russian firms in Pyongyang, North Koreans in Kursk and a prize for Kim Jong Un
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses who joined the DPRK’s fall trade fair and what North Korean engineers are up to Russia
November 18, 2025
Nuclear-armed North Korea warns ROK’s nuke submarine will spark ‘hot arms race’
Seoul’s plan to build vessel is a ‘nuclear domino’ that will turn South Korea into a ‘quasi-nuclear state,’ KCNA says
November 18, 2025
Seoul requests talks with North Korean military to clarify DMZ border lines
ROK defense ministry issues first formal meeting request in years, citing ‘tensions’ along Military Demarcation Line
November 17, 2025
South Korea kicks off its largest annual exercise on countering North Korea
US forces set to join parts of Hoguk drills, which Seoul emphasizes are ‘defensive in nature’
November 17, 2025
How North Korea’s assertive military posture gives it leverage in talks with US
Pyongyang’s shift to an offensive doctrine aims to paralyze allied command, requiring Washington to recalibrate approach
November 17, 2025
North Korea plans to send 12,000 workers to Russian drone factories: Ukraine
Sanctioned DPRK arms firm reportedly behind deployment to Tatarstan region, deepening military ties over the war
November 14, 2025
North Korea appears to deploy 2nd nuclear-armed corvette to ROK border
Ship moves to port at Kumgang tourist zone in possible response to US-ROK naval drills
November 14, 2025
North Korean soldiers have begun clearing mines in Kursk, Russia says
Russia says it has trained and equipped DPRK engineers following joint effort against Ukrainian forces earlier this year
November 14, 2025
