Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
Leader frames satellite as priority for ‘self-defense’ against US and ROK, making first reported appearance in a month
May 17, 2023
ROK tech for defending against North Korea lags years behind US, report finds
Defense ministry says missile defenses and precision strike assets not yet at same level in wide-ranging assessment
May 16, 2023
North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
Buildings visible in satellite imagery and sensitive location near Kim mausoleum point to military or government purpose
May 16, 2023
US looks to expand missile defenses in Guam to counter North Korean advances
Defense officials say ‘360-degree layered defense’ seeks to protect against cruise, ballistic and hypersonic threats
May 15, 2023
North Korea slams Japan-NATO ‘military nexus’ amid talk of new liaison office
State media says US seeks to expand NATO as part of ‘anti-China’ push, echoing Chinese and Russian talking points
May 15, 2023
North Korea appears to start major training for next military parade: Imagery
Hundreds of likely army trucks spotted at parade training grounds ahead of Korean War anniversary in July
May 15, 2023
ROK kicks off large-scale air drills against North Korean ‘provocations’
Weeklong Soaring Eagle exercise will see some 60 aircraft join simulations to ‘neutralize’ enemy targets, military says
May 12, 2023
Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed
Kim Kwang-jin tapped as deputy head of new committee on ensuring ‘overwhelming’ responses to DPRK threats
May 12, 2023
South Korea tests precision missile aimed at countering North Korean artillery
ROK military says launch paves way for mass production of tactical missile, even as development continues on upgrade
May 12, 2023
How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy
William Perry’s review still holds vital lessons on engaging the DPRK as it is, not how Washington wishes it to be
May 11, 2023
