Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK hold defense talks amid questions about Trump policy on North Korea
Biannual KIDD discussion is first since Trump’s return and comes as US pushes allies to play role in countering China
May 6, 2025
North Korea test missiles from new warship, and ROK presidential race heats up
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the DPRK’s newest naval weapons, plus a border city’s plans to export beer to Russia
May 6, 2025
ROK frontrunner Lee Jae-myung calls for restoring military pact with North Korea
Opposition candidate also vows to halt leaflet launches and loudspeaker broadcasts to improve lives of border residents
May 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for mass-producing newest tanks in visit to upgraded factory
KNCA report marks first confirmation that Kusong factory also produces nuclear missile launchers
May 5, 2025
Italian warship monitors North Korea sanctions evasion from waters around Japan
Deployment of frigate marks Rome’s second contribution to surveillance efforts to curb illicit ship-to-ship transfers
May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence
May 2, 2025
ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military
Series of resignations thrusts Lee Ju-ho into role of acting president, despite lack of experience in security affairs
May 2, 2025
What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China
Despite Seoul's fears of abandonment, a focus on Taiwan contingencies could entrench US military presence on peninsula
May 1, 2025
North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum
Delegation leader slams US support for Ukraine as allies promote DPRK troops’ contributions in Kursk
May 1, 2025
