Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US-ROK defense chiefs discuss North Korea-Russia ties in first phone talks
Pete Hegseth reportedly stresses efforts to make alliance ‘strategically sustainable’ amid US focus on burden sharing
July 31, 2025
ROK soldier of North Korean descent jumped from building due to alleged bullying
Human rights group accuses army of failing to protect soldier born in China in case highlighting persistent prejudice
July 30, 2025
North Korea has curtailed GPS jamming since Lee Jae-myung took office: Seoul
Science ministry official reports ‘significant’ drop in jamming cases that have allegedly endangered flights, ships
July 29, 2025
What Trump could do to entice North Korea to return to dialogue
Kim Yo Jong suggests openness to talks despite Russia ties, though experts say US will have to overhaul its approach
July 29, 2025
North Korea suggests talks with US possible if ‘denuclearization’ demand dropped
Kim Yo Jong says ‘personal relationship’ between Kim Jong Un and Trump ‘not bad’
July 29, 2025
North Korea ignores recent troop deaths, tempers anti-US message on war holiday
Coverage of Kim Jong Un’s appearances for Korean War anniversary suggest sensitivity over military deployment to Russia
July 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung emphasizes restoring trust after North Korea spurns engagement
Seoul’s unification minister also proposes adjusting US-ROK drills after Kim Yo Jong slams Lee’s inter-Korean policy
July 28, 2025
Russian military jet makes quick stop in North Korea en route from Moscow
Purpose of visit is unclear, though plane may have transported military officials amid uptick in Russian flights to DPRK
July 28, 2025
North Korea jams GPS signals near maritime border, leading ROK to warn ships
Seoul’s science ministry confirms disruptions in Yellow Sea earlier this week due to jamming signals traced to DPRK
July 25, 2025
Russian lawmakers welcome North Korea women’s group with praise for Ukraine ties
Chief of State Duma thanks DPRK for helping fight ‘neo-Nazis’ in Kursk as delegation holds talks on bilateral exchanges
July 24, 2025
