Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korean missile test simulates nuclear attack on US-ROK forces: State media
Kim Jong Un oversaw Thursday test of short-range missiles and command and control systems, state media reports
May 9, 2025
US accuses Russia of obstructing North Korea sanctions enforcement at UNSC
Security Council meeting foregrounds continuing divisions over DPRK, one year after dissolution of Panel of Experts
May 8, 2025
Lee Jae-myung condemns North Korean missile launch, calls for return to talks
Experts say comments by South Korean election frontrunner appear aimed at appealing to conservative voters
May 8, 2025
First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine
Expert says video appears to show DPRK-supplied MLRS in combat, while Kyiv releases evidence of a unit’s destruction
May 8, 2025
North Korea conducts first ballistic missile test in 2 months: JCS
Launch of ‘multiple’ missiles from east coast follows several arms factory inspections by leader Kim Jong Un this week
May 8, 2025
Why North Korea and Russia won’t flaunt ties at Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Ukraine war talks and security concerns may be factors, but DPRK troops’ absence is unlikely to dent their alliance
May 7, 2025
Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea
Presidential candidate warns ROK faces ‘very serious crisis’ due to DPRK military advances with support from allies
May 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for increased artillery production amid mass exports to Russia
North Korean leader also demands major reconstruction of plant building weapons manufacturing equipment
May 7, 2025
North Korean threats, Trump policy pushing ROK and Japan to go nuclear: Fukuyama
Influential scholar says US leader would rather make deal with Pyongyang than support allies and bolster trilateral ties
May 7, 2025
North Korean troops won’t march in Moscow’s Victory Day parade: Kremlin
Presidential aide also says DPRK ambassador will represent country, casting doubt on Kim Jong Un’s attendance
May 6, 2025
