Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
Imagery shows destroyer half submerged 10 days after failed side launch, pointing to problems with restoration efforts
June 2, 2025
North Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2025
June 2, 2025
Hegseth calls North Korea ‘formidable threat’ as USFK role set to broaden
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Asian allies must increase military spending to counteract China, North Korea
May 31, 2025
What North Korea sees in the snap ROK election to replace impeached president
Experts say DPRK is closely monitoring race despite silence, but likely perceives little difference between candidates
May 30, 2025
Russia gave North Korea advanced air defenses over Ukraine war support: Report
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team created to replace UN panel documents ‘unlawful’ arms transfers in first report
May 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un leads artillery drills after conference on lessons from Ukraine war
North Korean leader also heads Central Military Commission meeting, but state media doesn’t mention warship disaster
May 30, 2025
An intransigent North Korea slips from the spotlight in ROK presidential race
Candidates have shunned inter-Korean policy amid voter apathy, but DPRK nukes still lurk behind key security debates
May 29, 2025
US shouldn’t reduce troops in South Korea without consulting Seoul, senator says
Democrat Andy Kim emphasizes role of US forces in countering North Korea following report that Pentagon weighing changes
May 29, 2025
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
Russian security chief says allies share ‘same trench’ in fight against Ukraine and West, meeting with DPRK counterpart
May 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
Wi Sung-lac says candidate’s party has fought for democracy and human rights, despite criticism of its record on DPRK
May 28, 2025
