December 06, 2023

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

US official lands in Seoul, says alliance must be ‘ready to fight’ if needed

US official lands in Seoul, says alliance must be ‘ready to fight’ if needed

Defense secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized general “military readiness” and “unprecedented” North Korea issues

US official lands in Seoul, says alliance must be ‘ready to fight’ if needed
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 17, 2021
‘A giant game of laser tag’: US-South Korea military exercises explained

‘A giant game of laser tag’: US-South Korea military exercises explained

Retired Lt. Col. Steve Tharp explains how exercises work, why they’re contentious and how Seoul and Washington cooperate

‘A giant game of laser tag’: US-South Korea military exercises explained
NK News
NK News March 16, 2021
South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation

South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation

Kim Jong Un’s sister slammed military drills, but Seoul’s defense ministry said that they’re “defensive in nature”

South Korea defends military exercises after Kim Yo Jong threatens retaliation
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 16, 2021
US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174
Podcast

US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174

Lt. Col. Steve Tharp (ret) discusses why joint drills are important for stability on the Korean Peninsula

US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 16, 2021
Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’

The North Korean leader's sister took aim at both South Korea and the US as they conduct computerized military drills

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 15, 2021
North Korea ignored backdoor US diplomatic outreach since mid-February

North Korea ignored backdoor US diplomatic outreach since mid-February

The Biden administration contacted North Korea through traditional channels and received no response, NK News confirmed

North Korea ignored backdoor US diplomatic outreach since mid-February
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 13, 2021
North Korea remains quiet five days into US-ROK joint military drill

North Korea remains quiet five days into US-ROK joint military drill

Pyongyang appears to refrain from denouncing exercise as rehearsals for invasion

North Korea remains quiet five days into US-ROK joint military drill
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 12, 2021
US Commander doubtful on North Korean ability to use recently paraded weapons

US Commander doubtful on North Korean ability to use recently paraded weapons

“Projecting a capability in a parade, while an effective communication strategy, does not necessarily equal the ability"

US Commander doubtful on North Korean ability to use recently paraded weapons
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 10, 2021
South Korea to pay almost 14% more to fund US military presence in the country

South Korea to pay almost 14% more to fund US military presence in the country

Seoul accepts proportionate increase in payments until 2025 as defense budget grows

South Korea to pay almost 14% more to fund US military presence in the country
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung March 10, 2021
Why the agreement on shared military spending is good for South Korea and the US
NK PRO

Why the agreement on shared military spending is good for South Korea and the US

Negotiating these cost-sharing deals was often painful, but does not need to be as humiliating in the future

Why the agreement on shared military spending is good for South Korea and the US
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum March 9, 2021