Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report
South Korea’s central bank attributed 3.7% growth to state projects, manufacturing and closer cooperation with Russia
August 29, 2025
Major construction ramps up at North Korean missile base attached to Kim mansion
Satellite imagery reveals new hexagonal bunkers and large administrative center near site of 8 recent missile tests
August 29, 2025
South Korea boosts defense and engagement spending, changing tack on North Korea
Record military funding, revived inter-Korean cooperation budgets highlight dual-track approach under Lee Jae-myung
August 29, 2025
Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation
Analysis shows Russian ships linked to weapons transfers made at least two voyages to Rason in July, even less in August
August 29, 2025
Top North Korean military official slams US fighter jet deployments to South
An in-depth analysis of US-ROK drill criticism, insensitivity around disabilities, Youth Day festivities and more
August 29, 2025
US-ROK conclude 11 days of military drills that drew North Korea’s scorn
Allies trained maritime infiltration, river crossings, countering WMDs and more during Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise
August 28, 2025
New North Korean destroyer sails back to shipyard where failed launch took place
Warship back at Chongjin Shipyard on east coast after months of repairs in Rason, a possible prelude to weapons testing
August 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un watches special forces drills, calls for supplying new sniper rifles
North Korean military exercises come amid annual joint US-ROK drills and deployment to Russia's war
August 28, 2025
North Korean state media ignores flooding as Kim Jong Un visits fishing village
Satellite imagery reveals damage to homes and bridges from heavy rains even as Kim claims focus on living conditions
August 27, 2025
Trump’s ‘fascination’ with Kim Jong Un risks giving Pyongyang upper hand: Bolton
Former national security adviser says ‘maximum pressure’ needed to halt North Korea’s nuclear advances, not summits
August 27, 2025
