Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles
Ruse or revolution? Analyzing North Korea’s new drone and AEW&C aircraft
While assets signal quick strides in the country’s C4ISTAR capabilities, their actual effectiveness may be modest
US nominee for JCS chairman opposes troop reduction on peninsula citing DPRK
Dan Caine made remarks during committee hearing as North Korea issued statement slamming Washington-Tokyo cooperation
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
ROK says North Korean troops unaware of Ukraine deployment as casualties top 5K
British defense ministry assesses some 1,500 DPRK troops have been killed as Russia makes ‘territorial gains’
US, South Korea reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s complete denuclearization
Deputy foreign ministers spoke via telephone just day after US president called DPRK a ‘big nuclear nation’
Left in the lurch: US defense shift threatens to derail North Korea deterrence
As US strategy reportedly prioritizes China, experts say Seoul,Tokyo will need to boost defense readiness against DPRK
New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones
Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow
Expert suggests Kremlin may seek help from commander overseeing Kursk unit to lead North Korean soldiers in Ukraine
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend