April 27, 2024

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

Kim Yo Jong’s ultimatum: How North Korea could up the ante in the weeks ahead
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Kim Yo Jong’s ultimatum: How North Korea could up the ante in the weeks ahead

Pyongyang’s warning that it’s 'reconsidering' inter-Korean cooperation augurs greater tensions on Korean Peninsula

Kim Yo Jong’s ultimatum: How North Korea could up the ante in the weeks ahead
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 5, 2022
North Korea says Seoul ‘crazy’ to talk of preemptive strike on ‘nuclear power’

North Korea says Seoul ‘crazy’ to talk of preemptive strike on ‘nuclear power’

Kim Yo Jong and military official warn tensions could ignite into war and that Pyongyang rethinking inter-Korean affairs

North Korea says Seoul ‘crazy’ to talk of preemptive strike on ‘nuclear power’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 3, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launches to Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win
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Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launches to Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 to March 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s ICBM launches to Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win
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NK Pro April 1, 2022
North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022

North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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NK Pro April 1, 2022
US, South Korea sign orders on updating war plans against North Korean threats

US, South Korea sign orders on updating war plans against North Korean threats

Top military officials meet in Hawaii to discuss security situation and hold trilateral talks with Japanese counterpart

US, South Korea sign orders on updating war plans against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 1, 2022
South Korea tests indigenous solid-fuel rocket week after North’s ICBM launch

South Korea tests indigenous solid-fuel rocket week after North’s ICBM launch

Seoul says test of ‘space projectile’ for launching satellites comes at ‘grave time’ due to DPRK military activities

South Korea tests indigenous solid-fuel rocket week after North’s ICBM launch
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 30, 2022
Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
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Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery

Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations

Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2022
Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?
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Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?

There are several reasons why DPRK may have manipulated photos and video of latest test, including to cover earlier fail

Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

Pentagon says DPRK, Russia and other challenges justify 4.1% increase in defense budget next fiscal year

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 29, 2022
Photos: South Korea shows off military force in response to North’s ICBM test

Photos: South Korea shows off military force in response to North’s ICBM test

Seoul launched missiles and rolled out stealth jets after Pyongyang tested first long-range projectile in over 4 years

Photos: South Korea shows off military force in response to North’s ICBM test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 28, 2022