Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Seoul says it hasn’t discussed possible withdrawal of US troops with Washington
Statement follows report that Pentagon is considering relocating 4,500 soldiers deployed to counter North Korea
May 23, 2025
Ukrainian lawmakers push to designate North Korea as ‘aggressor state’
Parliamentary resolution calls for international community to recognize DPRK military support for Russia’s invasion
May 22, 2025
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
JCS says launch took place from east coast region on Thursday morning and that it detected preparations in advance
May 22, 2025
‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media
Kim Jong Un condemns failure during side launch of 5000-ton destroyer as ‘criminal act’ after ramp ‘detached prematurely
May 22, 2025
Why North Korea’s striking new air-to-air missile likely betrays Russian help
Even the South hasn’t produced a comparable capability, but experts emphasize the DPRK air force still lags far behind
May 21, 2025
Lee Jae-myung says North Korea’s DMZ barriers betrayed fear Yoon would attack
ROK presidential frontrunner suggests DPRK construction work last year served as omen of Yoon’s martial law plans
May 20, 2025
Experts decry rights violations from North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine war
At Seoul event, ex-ICC chief calls for indicting Kim Jong Un for war crimes, but some doubt criticism will induce change
May 20, 2025
North Korea’s army training ‘revolution,’ military drills and Ukraine-DPRK trade
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks special forces, tank and air force exercises, Kim Jong Un’s tribute to his mentor and more
May 20, 2025
Gentle soldiers, noble deaths: How North Korean art glorifies war in daily life
‘Military first’ media warms of ever-lurking danger, while depicting soldiers as protectors to maintain social harmony
May 20, 2025
North Korea holds rare event on military training after deployment to Ukraine
Thousands of training officers gather for first conference in 7 years amid push to incorporate lessons from modern war
May 19, 2025
