Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea, US report ‘meaningful progress’ toward wartime OPCON transfer
Top military officers pledge to work to meet transfer conditions and bolster defense against North Korean threats
November 3, 2025
North Korea in October 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2025
November 3, 2025
How North Korea will fight back against the South’s nuclear submarine plans
US approval aims to free up assets to counter China, but also escalates an inter-Korean naval arms race
October 31, 2025
Trump gives blessing to ROK nuclear subs, and expands a front with North Korea
South Korean nuclear-powered vessels could strengthen deterrence but face major hurdles as Pyongyang builds its own
October 30, 2025
Both North Korean POWs in Ukraine now say they want to defect to South: NGO
But two DPRK soldiers who were deployed to Russia reportedly suffering psychological distress after lengthy detention
October 30, 2025
Top diplomats of US, ROK, Japan vow to work for North Korea’s denuclearization
First trilateral meeting since new government took office in Tokyo comes as DPRK insists it will never give up nukes
October 30, 2025
Cold shoulder: Why Kim Jong Un shunned his chance to reunite with Trump
With Russia at his back, the North Korean leader concluded the significant upsides of a meeting weren’t worth the risk
October 30, 2025
Trump says he will ‘work very hard with Kim Jong Un’ to achieve Korean peace
US president and ROK counterpart Lee Jae-myung pledge to pursue diplomacy despite low prospects for Trump-Kim meeting
October 29, 2025
The US has adapted to new nuclear powers before. It can again with North Korea.
Washington’s tacit acceptance of nuclear states when it serves its interests suggests Pyongyang need not be an exception
October 29, 2025
North Korea tests nuclear-capable cruise missiles on eve of Trump visit to South
State media says launch of ‘strategic’ weapon from warship was show to ‘enemies,’ as DPRK silent on Kim-Trump meeting
October 29, 2025
