Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
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
South Korea to host high-level nonproliferation talks, multilateral WMD drills
North Korea’s ‘nuclear and missile provocations’ to be major focus at Proliferation Security Initiative, Seoul says
May 24, 2023
North Korean troops start marching drills in latest sign of upcoming parade
Activity follows appearance of trucks at Pyongyang training grounds, likely for event for Korean War anniversary in July
May 24, 2023
By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles
Shortcomings in missile tracking have led to mistakes in past, but success will depend on sustained cooperation with US
May 23, 2023
In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization
Group says sanctions and talks critical to compel DPRK to ‘abandon’ nukes, repeating that it will never be nuclear state
May 22, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un is paying unprecedented tribute to a late military official
North Korea has honored Hyon Chol Hae in ways usually reserved for Kim family, with leader even kneeling at his grave
May 22, 2023
ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack
New ship carries bigger guns and advanced anti-sub technology as ROK navy expands deterrence efforts at sea
May 19, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills
State media slams allies for raising nuclear tensions with joint military drills and strategic asset deployments
May 19, 2023
