Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses what we know about the Russian defense chief’s surprise visit to Pyongyang
March 25, 2025
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
Cho Tae-yul calls for end to ‘illegal’ DPRK-Russia military ties following talks with Japanese and Chinese counterparts
March 24, 2025
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent
March 21, 2025
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
DPRK’s lucrative arms trade with Russia will suffer after ceasefire, pushing it toward China and potentially even the US
March 21, 2025
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war
March 21, 2025
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
Kim Jong Un observed test from undisclosed site on last day of US-ROK Freedom Shield drills
March 21, 2025
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports
March 20, 2025
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington
March 20, 2025
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
State Department says DPRK ‘bears responsibility’ for conflict, while demanding Russia stop support for Pyongyang
March 20, 2025
With new frigates, North Korea broadcasts a more assertive naval approach
Revelations about country’s biggest-ever ships suggest DPRK seeks to break naval isolation, possibly with Russian help
March 20, 2025
