Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea to hold first military parade in downtown Seoul in 10 years
Plans for Sept. event come as North Korea steps up preparations for own military parade likely set for late July
June 1, 2023
Photos show new North Korean space rocket likely used ballistic missile engine
State media releases two images showing Chollima-1 rocket taking off from new launchpad before eventual failure
June 1, 2023
Seoul under fire for issuing ‘wartime alert’ over North Korean satellite launch
Experts say sirens and evacuation warnings don’t reflect real danger and risk eroding public trust in alert system
May 31, 2023
North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon
Seoul issues ‘wartime alert’ to evacuate over launch, says space launch vehicle splashed down west of ROK
May 31, 2023
North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June
Top military official says asset needed to monitor ‘dangerous military acts’ of US and ROK, condemning joint drills
May 30, 2023
New report details North Korea’s tactics to illegally sell firearms abroad
Guide from Swiss organization aims to help governments ‘detect and interdict’ DPRK arms sales that violate sanctions
May 29, 2023
North Korea protests denial of Dutch visas for women’s football tournament
Statement implies DPRK intended to send team in June, though expert says this doesn’t mean it will ease border controls
May 29, 2023
Jumping the gun: South Korea’s mixed messaging on Japan and nuke planning talks
A nuclear consulting group between US, ROK and Japan difficult pill to swallow in Seoul despite potential benefits
May 26, 2023
US-ROK forces roll out big guns for ‘annihilation’ drills to counter North Korea
Over 2,500 personnel and 600 assets feature in first day of ‘largest-ever’ joint live-fire drills by inter-Korean border
May 25, 2023
ROK forces conduct drills against North Korean drones in and around Seoul
Exercises come as military has sought to boost defenses after DPRK drone incursion near presidential office last year
May 25, 2023
