May 14, 2024

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

South Korean military holds drill on repelling massive North Korean air attack

South Korean military holds drill on repelling massive North Korean air attack

Frontline exercise draws lessons from Hamas and Iran’s strikes on Israel to simulate DPRK attack with drone, missiles

South Korean military holds drill on repelling massive North Korean air attack
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 14, 2024
North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
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North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers

Expert says facility Kim Jong Un visited used to be inter-Korean automobile factory, underscoring focus on arms sales

North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 14, 2024
South Korean foreign minister calls for China to stop repatriating North Koreans

South Korean foreign minister calls for China to stop repatriating North Koreans

In talks with Chinese counterpart, Cho Tae-yul also raised concerns about Russia-DPRK weapons trade and Korea tensions

South Korean foreign minister calls for China to stop repatriating North Koreans
Lina Park
Lina Park May 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media

Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media

Release of photo showing North Korean leader’s marksmanship is aimed at cultivating myth of Kim excellence, expert says

Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 14, 2024
North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation

North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation

DPRK officials to join talks and tour Russia’s Silicon Valley, as two sides also discuss resuming passenger rail service

North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 14, 2024
Rifle in hand, Kim Jong Un calls for more powerful North Korean weapons

Rifle in hand, Kim Jong Un calls for more powerful North Korean weapons

Leader fires sniper rifle, drives mobile rocket launcher in military inspection possibly targeting arms exports

Rifle in hand, Kim Jong Un calls for more powerful North Korean weapons
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides live-fire test of new precision rockets, third this year

Kim Jong Un guides live-fire test of new precision rockets, third this year

State media boasts of 240mm artillery's ‘destructive power,’ announcing plans to deploy weapon from 2024-2026

Kim Jong Un guides live-fire test of new precision rockets, third this year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 11, 2024
Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon

Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon

Expert says president’s remarks are aimed at maintaining ties with Russia for leverage to influence Pyongyang’s actions

Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon
South Korea holds live-fire drills to defend islands on North Korea’s doorstep

South Korea holds live-fire drills to defend islands on North Korea’s doorstep

Authorities advise residents not to go outside during exercises on repelling enemy landing and retaking border islands

South Korea holds live-fire drills to defend islands on North Korea’s doorstep
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 8, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says

China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says

Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’

China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Lina Park
Lina Park May 8, 2024
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