Military affairs | NK News
September 19, 2024

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile

North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile

Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile

North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula

Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness

USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 18, 2024
How US absolutism on North Korean nukes endangers its nonproliferation goals
COLUMN

How US absolutism on North Korean nukes endangers its nonproliferation goals

Refusal to consider anything short of complete denuclearization is increasing pressure on South Korea to go nuclear

How US absolutism on North Korean nukes endangers its nonproliferation goals
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2024
North Korea fires ‘ballistic missiles’ marking second launch in less than a week

North Korea fires ‘ballistic missiles’ marking second launch in less than a week

ROK says projectiles were short-range ballistic missiles fired in northeast direction from South Pyongan Province

North Korea fires ‘ballistic missiles’ marking second launch in less than a week
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 18, 2024
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears

SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack

Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2024
North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
Podcast

North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more

NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses Kim Jong Un’s centrifuge inspection, upcoming SPA meeting and more trash balloons

North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show

NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training

Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
NK PRO

Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US

Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers

Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 16, 2024
North Korean arms shipments to Russia are Ukraine’s ‘worst problem,’ Kyiv says

North Korean arms shipments to Russia are Ukraine’s ‘worst problem,’ Kyiv says

Spy chief says DPRK weapons ‘really make a difference’ on front lines, day after top Russian official meets Kim Jong Un

North Korean arms shipments to Russia are Ukraine’s ‘worst problem,’ Kyiv says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US

Rare glimpse into WMD program showcases North Korea’s ability to expand arsenal, and its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status

Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 13, 2024
1 2 3 4 278