Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK agree to expand drone cooperation as North Korea doubles down on UAVs
US secretary of the army and South Korean defense chief discuss role of drones in ‘modern warfare’ at meeting in Seoul
October 3, 2025
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025
October 3, 2025
ROK activists attempt to send food and supplies to North Korean POWs in Ukraine
Civic group hopes to encourage DPRK soldiers to settle in South Korea as their detention enters 10th month
October 2, 2025
ROK military delays large-scale drills on countering North Korea, citing APEC
Postponement of Hoguk Exercise comes amid speculation that Trump could meet Kim Jong Un when he visits South Korea
October 2, 2025
North Korean defense chief vows full support for Russia in Moscow ceremony
No Kwang Chol joins Russian counterpart at event honoring shared WWII history and their alliance against Ukraine
October 2, 2025
Russian cargo ship visits North Korea weapons port for first time in 2 months
Suspected maritime weapons trade resumes after pause, though rail link may have kept flow going
October 2, 2025
Seoul can deter North Korea with US alliance but shouldn’t depend on others: Lee
South Korean leader reiterates need for ‘self-reliant defense’ on Armed Forces Day, warning of erosion of global peace
October 1, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s ‘E.N.D.’ game, two states debate and North Korea-China talks
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee’s first speech to UN and controversy over recognizing DPRK as a separate country
September 30, 2025
North Korean arms factories race to show progress ahead of party congress
Construction on weapons plants is likely tied to push to boost production of drones, missiles and rocket engines
September 30, 2025
Senior North Korean diplomat tells UN his country will never give up nukes
Demanding denuclearization is tantamount to denying DPRK’s right to exist, deputy FM says in rare speech in New York
September 30, 2025
