April 20, 2024

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans

Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans

Supreme People’s Assembly maintains high defense spending levels while boosting pandemic budget

Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 8, 2022
North Korea fired cruise missiles from luxury hotel last month: Analysis
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North Korea fired cruise missiles from luxury hotel last month: Analysis

Kim Jong Un also rode horse on private beach next to hotel for new propaganda film, NK Pro has found

North Korea fired cruise missiles from luxury hotel last month: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2022
South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate
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South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate

NK Pro has transcribed and translated the four candidates’ remarks on foreign, defense and inter-Korean policy

South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 4, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
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Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2022
North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says

Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says

New 2-hour program on 2021 ‘hardships’ reveals unseen military horse rides and more to bolster Kim personality cult

Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 1, 2022
US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon

US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon

Spokesperson stresses military readiness after North Korean missiles fly, voices frustration with sanctions enforcement

US hopes Kim Jong Un will ‘quit threatening his neighbors’: Pentagon
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 1, 2022
Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
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Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220

Ankit Panda and the NK News team discuss Pyongyang’s longest-range test since 2017 and other missile miscellany

Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 220
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 1, 2022
US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test

Top official alludes to ‘other options’ beyond sanctions, as experts say Pyongyang awaits Washington’s response

US ratchets up criticism of North Korea after latest ballistic missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2022
Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test

Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test

Rare move follows DPRK’s longest-range launch since 2017, as presidendential candidates debate response to such threats

Seoul defense minister visits missile command after North Korea’s latest test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2022