Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches
Fur hats and limo talks: Behind the scenes of Russian efforts to wow Kim Jong Un
Moscow pulled out all the stops for North Korean leader, using flattery and gifts to bolster ties and send signals
North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites
Activity visible at Sohae spaceport suggests DPRK will carry out third spy satellite launch as planned in October
Why China isn’t too worried about Kim Jong Un’s trip to cozy up to Russia
Experts say Beijing welcomes cooperation that increases North Korean stability, but also doesn’t want to provoke US
Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting
North Korean leader also holds banquet for over 150 participants of delegation for last week’s 9-day Russia trip
Seoul sanctions North Korean officials for suspected arms sales to Russia
Other individuals designated for alleged ties to development of DPRK’s nuclear and missile programs
Russian military aid to North Korea would be ‘direct provocation,’ Yoon tells UN
South Korean leader’s speech is warning Seoul could ‘hurt Russia’ by providing weapons to Ukraine, expert says
Summit subterfuge? Why Putin may be bluffing about tech transfers to North Korea
Russian leader met Kim Jong Un with one eye on South Korea, likely hoping to compel Seoul not to send weapons to Ukraine
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s second summit with Vladimir Putin – Ep. 307
The NK News team reviews North Korean leader’s whirlwind tour through Russian Far East, the potential fallout and more
Why interoperability remains a hurdle for trilateral cooperation on North Korea
US has strong military ties with its Asian allies, but Japan and South Korea have far less experience working together
