Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea showcases new long-range nukes at rain-soaked military parade
Kim Jong Un watches with foreign guests as Hwasong-20 ICBM debuts alongside DPRK soldiers who fought Ukraine
October 11, 2025
Russian pop star returns to North Korea for concert celebrating Ukraine war ties
Pro-Putin singer Shaman and Russian art troupes perform for Kim Jong Un in showcase honoring fallen DPRK soldiers
October 10, 2025
Seoul says North Korean military parade expected to take place Friday night
Event for party founding anniversary likely to go ahead despite rain in forecast, according ROK military
October 10, 2025
Fireworks heard in Pyongyang as North Korea kicks off ruling party celebrations
Mass games open events to mark party’s 80th founding anniversary, with military parade also expected
October 9, 2025
What to expect from North Korea’s imminent Oct. 10 military parade
NK Pro explains when the festivities will begin, what assets the DPRK could showcase and how to watch the broadcast
October 9, 2025
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in North Korea ahead of military parade
No. 2 in Chinese Communist Party is the highest-ranked official to visit for Oct. 10 celebrations in a decade
October 9, 2025
Russia’s Medvedev arrives in North Korea with Kursk governor and pop star in tow
Ex-president expected to attend military parade for Oct. 10 party holiday, while celebrating ties over Ukraine war
October 9, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What was it like to watch military parades in North Korea?
Defector shares why soldiers want to participate in these events and how outsiders should interpret the spectacle
Why North Korea’s stunning arms exhibition may not be all its cracked up to be
2025 defense expo showcases rapid technological development, but many weapons remain untested, and many more unshown
October 8, 2025
ROK weapons for countering North Korea can help deter China: Pentagon official
John Noh, nominee for key Indo-Pacific role, identifies Beijing as greatest regional threat and calls for allied support
October 8, 2025
