Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
Han Duck-soo launches presidential bid, vowing tough but open North Korea policy
Former prime minister and acting president pledges to pursue diplomacy with Pyongyang while strengthening deterrence
May 2, 2025
ROK education chief warns of North Korea threats after taking charge of military
Series of resignations thrusts Lee Ju-ho into role of acting president, despite lack of experience in security affairs
May 2, 2025
What North Korea stands to lose if US Forces Korea expands mission to China
Despite Seoul's fears of abandonment, a focus on Taiwan contingencies could entrench US military presence on peninsula
May 1, 2025
North Korean military brass hails Russia’s ‘sacred’ war at ‘anti-fascist’ forum
Delegation leader slams US support for Ukraine as allies promote DPRK troops’ contributions in Kursk
May 1, 2025
South Korea stages major naval drills following North Korea’s warship reveal
Exercise in waters around peninsula aims to showcase readiness with US as DPRK signals more assertive maritime posture
May 1, 2025
100 days in, North Korea appears further than ever from Trump’s priorities
With the US president focused on Ukraine and China, experts say he may be increasingly open to status quo with Pyongyang
April 30, 2025
North Korean troops fighting Ukraine have suffered almost 5K casualties: Seoul
ROK spy agency puts DPRK death toll at 600, while assessing Kim Jong Un unlikely to visit Moscow for May 9 parade
April 30, 2025
US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment
Moscow dismisses allegation after acknowledging cooperation, lauding DPRK ‘brothers’ amid calls for a Ukraine ceasefire
April 30, 2025
North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design
April 30, 2025
