Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea preparing 10,000 troop deployment to Russia, Zelensky warns
The plans come as Moscow helps Pyongyang manufacture attack drones, the Ukrainian leader alleged
September 29, 2026
Why DMZ land mines are notoriously dangerous and hard to control by both Koreas
There are 6 plausible explanations for the latest mine incident that injured 3 South Korean troops at the DMZ.
September 29, 2026
North Korean envoy denounces US for supporting ROK’s nuclear submarine ambitions
A senior DPRK diplomat took to the UN General Assembly stage and lambasted the US’s ‘military bloc’
September 29, 2026
North Korean mine ‘likely’ caused DMZ blast that injured 3 troops: ROK
Seoul notes it will take ‘appropriate and corresponding measures’ if findings confirm North Korea planted mine
September 28, 2026
Vietnam unveils plaque honoring North Koreans who fought in Vietnam War
It comes ahead of planned sculptures honoring the DPRK’s wartime support as Hanoi and Pyongyang deepen cooperation.
September 28, 2026
ROK demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer disclosure
Seoul expresses ‘strong regret’ as Kyiv denies agreeing to keep prisoners’ transfer to South Korea confidential
September 28, 2026
Lee accuses Ukraine of violating pact by revealing North Korean POW transfer
A ROK official reportedly said the Ukrainian side informed them Zelensky would mention the POWs, but without details
September 25, 2026
North Korea starts building new warships on both coasts: Satellite imagery
Large construction projects also underway at 3 shipyards following Kim Jong Un’s orders to build 10,000-ton cruisers
September 25, 2026
Likely Russian ship docks in North Korea’s Rason port for first time since May
Satellite imagery shows mystery vessel at pier tied to suspected arms shipments as DPRK steps up weapons activity.
September 24, 2026
North Korea slams ‘unrealistic’ calls for denuclearization by US, ROK, Japan
DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui says allies’ calls for denuclearization justifies having a stronger arsenal
