Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Trump, Takaichi reaffirm US-Japan defense ties aboard American aircraft carrier
Two leaders pledge to strengthen alliance in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges due to North Korea and other threats
October 28, 2025
US-North Korea summit prospects, a new envoy in Seoul and Kim’s cemetery visit
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses Trump’s imminent visit to South Korea and his desire to meet the DPRK leader
October 28, 2025
North Korea and Russia blame ‘aggressive’ US-ROK alliance for tensions: Lavrov
DPRK media, in contrast, does not mention US amid Trump offers to meet Kim Jong Un this week
October 28, 2025
Armed North Korean soldiers crossed MDL in pursuit of defector, Seoul confirms
Two DPRK soldiers retreated after South Korean forces fired warning shots following brief crossing along section of DMZ
October 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un says joint war effort with Russia outmatched ‘US and West’
DPRK leader kicks off construction of memorial and cemetery for troops who died fighting Ukraine
October 24, 2025
ROK launches 3600-ton submarine with more missiles for countering North Korea
Jang Yeong-sil features 10 vertical launch tubes, enhancing its ability to carry out preemptive and retaliatory strikes
October 23, 2025
Remco Breuker: How North Korea built illicit networks that outlasted sanctions
Historian traces Pyongyang’s far-reaching financial and labor schemes and warns world has lost vital tools to track them
October 23, 2025
North Korea claims it successfully test launched new ‘hypersonic’ missiles
State media hides photos of missiles as experts say no clear evidence test involved new Hwasong-11E seen at parade
October 23, 2025
North Korea fires ‘several’ short-range missiles, first test in five months: JCS
ROK says it detected launch from south of Pyongyang toward the DPRK’s northeast, a week before APEC summit
October 22, 2025
A North Korean soldier’s defection, and a possible Trump-Kim meeting
NK News’ Jooheon Kim breaks down a dangerous border crossing, upcoming APEC summit and a DPRK defense deal with Vietnam
October 21, 2025
