March 28, 2024

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

In Seoul, high-rises double as army outposts in war against North Korean drones

In Seoul, high-rises double as army outposts in war against North Korean drones

Anti-aircraft guns on skyscrapers can help counter evolving threats, but risk turning civilian buildings into targets

In Seoul, high-rises double as army outposts in war against North Korean drones
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 28, 2024
Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police

Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police

Two sides reportedly discussed countering espionage during trip, which expert calls sign of preparations for Putin visit

Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 28, 2024
ROK holds naval exercises near border to commemorate those killed by North Korea

ROK holds naval exercises near border to commemorate those killed by North Korea

Defense chief tells troops to be ready for DPRK surprise attacks as navy conducts live-fire drills around peninsula

ROK holds naval exercises near border to commemorate those killed by North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 27, 2024
North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows
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North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows

Construction could increase floor space for centrifuges and comes after Kim Jong Un called for boosting nuke production

North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2024
Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report

Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report

Russians conspired with DPRK officials in Syria to orchestrate arms transfers, member state tells UN Panel of Experts

Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit

Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit

North Korean leader also shown reviewing military operation plans next to maps of South Korea

Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2024
South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts

South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts

Auditors investigating claims Moon government failed to verify destruction of GPs under inter-Korean military deal

South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 22, 2024
Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report

Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report

Experts say Russia has little reason to admit cyber breach to Panel of Experts but may chastise ally behind the scenes

Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 22, 2024
US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea

US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea

Drills inspired by underground warfare in Gaza likely include operations against WMD storage facilities, expert says

US, ROK forces train for subterranean combat in tunnels of North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2024
North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report

North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report

Panel of Experts estimates DPRK cybercriminals have stolen $3B since 2017 to bankroll regime’s nuclear weapons

North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 21, 2024
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