May 08, 2024

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s team says it discussed proposal with ministry due to North Korea’s ‘military trends’

South Korea’s defense ministry weighing reactivation of US-ROK defense group
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 23, 2022
South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border

South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border

ROK Navy chief cites North Korea and international conflicts as country launches 8th new frigate since 2016

South Korea launches new anti-sub warship to protect inter-Korean sea border
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 23, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test

Two sides disagree about whether North Korea’s latest weapons test on Sunday violated inter-Korean military agreement

Yoon Suk-yeol, defense chief clash over characterizations of DPRK artillery test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties

While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break

How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 22, 2022
North Korea test fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korea’s military

North Korea test fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korea’s military

It's the DPRK's first known weapons test since it tried and failed to launch a ballistic missile last week

North Korea test fires multiple rocket launcher, says South Korea’s military
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 20, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section

South Korean president-elect excludes ‘unification’ from subcommittee name while appointing three North Korea hawks

Yoon Suk-yeol kicks off transition team without dedicated inter-Korean section
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2022
Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
COLUMN

Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea

Failures of the last few years shouldn’t overshadow the outgoing president’s deft diplomacy in the days of fire and fury

Despite mixed legacy, Moon Jae-in played key role to avert war with North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 18, 2022
Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
NK PRO

Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles

North Korea has used site as agricultural center for years, a trend that appears to be continuing this planting season

Increased activity at Pyongyang airport likely due to farming, not missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 18, 2022
From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance
NK PRO

From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance

North Korea has tested only two of the 12 systems in its five-year development plan, indicating more tests forthcoming

From drones to ICBMs: The status of Kim Jong Un’s weapons wishlist at a glance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 15, 2022
US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches

Simulated combat operations come after DPRK tested long-range missile system and US called for ‘enhanced readiness’

US Forces Korea intensifies missile defense exercises after North Korea launches
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 15, 2022