Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang
June 20, 2024
Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states
DPRK state media releases full text of ‘comprehensive’ agreement signed by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at summit
June 20, 2024
With Putin visit, Russia and North Korea threaten to further upend global norms
Pyongyang summit will be crucial test of allies’ strategic alignment and could solidify DPRK’s status as a nuclear state
June 18, 2024
New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm
NK Pro analysis shows two new paths touch or cross Military Demarcation Line, the first such activity in decades
June 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed North Korean soldiers working on frontline: ROK
Seoul says military also fired warning shots toward DPRK workers who encroached on border on Tuesday morning
June 18, 2024
Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion
Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation
June 18, 2024
North Korea building apparent anti-tank barriers along border: ROK military
Seoul says Pyongyang has also been reinforcing roads and laying mines in move that may aim to broadcast war readiness
June 17, 2024
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons
June 17, 2024
Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday
June 17, 2024
G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit
Statement comes amid speculation about how two sides will further bolster military cooperation around the war in Ukraine
June 17, 2024
