Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea fires ballistic missiles into the East Sea: South Korea’s JCS
The two rounds of missile launches follow North Korea’s test-fire of long-range cruise missiles over the weekend
South Koreans have learned to stop worrying and love the bomb, polling suggests
Leading think tank finds consistent support for nuclear armament among general public every year for the past decade
Nuclear watchdog chief urges North Korea to uphold nonproliferation treaty
Statement comes after International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported activity at Yongbyon nuclear complex
Why North Korea tested new cruise missiles days after a military parade
Tests may have aimed at boosting morale and building up capabilities, rather than sending message to US, experts say
North Korea tested new long-range cruise missiles over weekend: state media
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un reportedly did not attend the tests on Saturday and Sunday
North Korea’s military parade targeted domestic audience: experts
Despite saber-rattling around US-ROK joint drill, regime focused on internal solidarity amid food crisis and COVID-19
US says offer for dialogue with North Korea stands after military parade
State Department adds that DPRK’s restart of nuclear reactor shows ‘urgent need for diplomacy’
Kim Jong Un visits shrine with wife, meets military parade paratroopers
Ri Sol Ju reappears in state media for first time in four months on national foundation day
No new ballistic missiles shown at overnight parade in Pyongyang
North Korea marks 73rd founding anniversary with third nighttime procession in past year, but leaves out major weapons
Restart of Yongbyon reactor reflects North Korea’s need for fissile material
Kim Jong Un seeks to modernize the DPRK’s nuclear weapons, a goal that benefits from resumed plutonium production
