Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans
Satellite imagery shows activity starting after Kim Jong Un demanded bases for new warships in June
August 17, 2026
Trump praises relationship with Kim Jong Un, reduces military drills with Seoul
U.S. directs Pentagon to scale back annual military exercises with ROK, cites Seoul’s unwillingness to help against Iran
August 17, 2026
Kim Jong Un plays up Soviet war sacrifice ahead of Liberation Day
DPRK leader, his wife and daughter honored Soviet troops and Korean fighters in Pyongyang ahead of Aug. 15 holiday
August 15, 2026
North Korea warns of ‘new level’ of measures ahead of US-ROK military drills
The drills next week will be aimed at countering DPRK threats, including those informed by lessons from the Ukraine war
August 14, 2026
Ukraine war experience gives North Korea new edge, UNC deputy commander warns
Nearly two years on, UNC has not confirmed the status of its probe into alleged South Korean drone flights to Pyongyang
August 13, 2026
South Korea to upgrade battle tanks as North improves drone capabilities
The K2 tanks equipped with anti-drone improvements are scheduled to enter service starting 2033.
August 13, 2026
Seoul’s nuclear submarine plans could spark arms race, North Korea warns
Pyongyang denounces US-ROK-Japan for advancing a potential ‘second AUKUS,’ despite pursuing its own nuclear submarines
August 12, 2026
Buried missile facilities, mystery telecom site and North Korea’s naval buildup
Colin Zwirko talks unusual construction, possible satellite infrastructure and renewed work at a long-stalled naval base
August 12, 2026
Ukraine blames North Korean missiles for killing 7 in Russia’s latest attack
Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia used DPRK missiles to hit Zaporizhzhia amid Ukraine’s air defense gaps
August 12, 2026
North Korea conducts 2nd missile test in a week as US-ROK prep for joint drills
Brief flight time suggests another short-range ballistic missile, though Pyongyang did not publicize Aug. 6 launch
August 12, 2026
