Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do
Anton Sokolin explores diplomacy and trade networks, while Susan Thornton reflects on 2017 tensions and future US policy
North Korea preps main drone base for big demonstration, bulldozes old features
Satellite imagery shows large grandstands almost complete and land clearing around runway
How a rare public purge spotlights Kim Jong Un’s struggle to root out corruption
Experts say downfall of senior military official exposes limits of tackling graft in a system built on loyalty and fear
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
ROK soldier goes missing near inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea, could have drifted North, Seoul says
North Korea touts Kim Jong Un’s economy drive during founder anniversary week
A recap of everything in state media this week, from modernizing the coal industry to venerating DPRK’s founder
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact
Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea
Defense minister says Ursa Major cargo was for a Russian icebreaker and that no authority has linked sinking to attack
Kim Jong Un oversees military meeting on improving nukes, navy and intel agency
North Korean military brass gather for first Central Military Commission meeting of the year
Dispelling the misconceptions surrounding North Korea’s DMZ fortifications
Competing interpretations and political narratives have muddied the understanding of DPRK activity
