Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea ‘blocking’ hotlines to South Korea, unification ministry says
Multiple calls go unanswered after Seoul complained about Kaesong assets, longest period of silence in 18 months
April 10, 2023
North Korea reveals Haeil-2 undersea ‘nuclear attack drone’ test for first time
State media says it traveled hundreds of miles and detonated ‘trial warhead’ off east coast of peninsula
April 8, 2023
North Korea makes headway on 5-year weapons wishlist as midpoint nears
Kim Jong Un may seek to accelerate development of subs, drones and ‘super-large’ nuclear warheads in near future
April 7, 2023
North Korea suggests ‘war machine’ NATO will cause ‘Ukraine crisis’ in Asia
State media appears to suggest South Korea and Japan face invasion if they deepen ties with alliance
April 7, 2023
How GSOMIA can springboard better deterrence efforts against North Korea
Normalizing intel sharing pact important step for Seoul and Tokyo but must be a starting point for future cooperation
April 5, 2023
US and ROK conduct bomber drill to deter North Korean aggression, Seoul says
Nuclear-capable B-52 flies over the peninsula with fighter jets in allies’ latest effort to bolster deterrence
April 5, 2023
Kicking and smuggling: North Korean taekwondo master accused of arms trafficking
Ri Chol Nam may have brokered weapons and bulletproof vests on behalf of Pyongyang, says UN Panel of Experts report
April 5, 2023
North Korea decries ‘war maniacs’ US, ROK and Japan as naval drills get underway
State media warns of future military response while Kim Yo Jong also criticizes US support for Ukraine
April 3, 2023
Myanmar’s military leaders may have purchased weapons from North Korea: Report
Former UN special rapporteur has stated Tatmadaw may seek weapons imports to help it stamp out civilian resistance
April 3, 2023
North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis
Most short-range ballistic missiles developed in recent years appear to belong to Hwasong-11 series
April 3, 2023
