Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US extends national emergency declaration over North Korea nuclear program
White House cites nuclear proliferation threat as experts say extension reflects continuity in Washington’s DPRK policy
Seoul plans complete overhaul of drone operations to combat North Korean threats
South Korea plans to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ and boost counter-drone forces in line with needs of modern warfare
Moscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea
Russia’s foreign ministry calls on Seoul to halt pressure against Pyongyang, back peace rhetoric with practical steps
North Korea tests ability to strike ROK power stations with tactical nukes: KCNA
ROK public wasn’t alerted to Thursday test; Kim Jong Un also inspects Wonsan beach resort
North Korean construction near border is ‘civil,’ not armistice breach: UNC
After ROK allegations, US-led command says DPRK activities are defensive in nature and restricted to the northern side
New activity detected at North Korean military parade base: satellite imagery
Training for possible parade appears to start as trucks arrive and garages renovated
Why North Korea’s anti-unification policies are an admission of weakness
Pyongyang knows it lacks leverage and is vulnerable to outside cultural influence, but hostility gives it strength
Lee visits island North Korea shelled, calls for deterrent to ‘overwhelm’ enemy
ROK president was briefed on Chinese ships near disputed maritime border but did not address Pyongyang’s NLL claims
North Korean soldier taken into custody from inter-Korean border
The lone soldier reportedly expressed an intent to defect to South Korea, according to local media
Kim Jong Un commissions North Korea’s largest warship, vows naval expansion
DPRK leader pledges to build new naval bases, alongside two large warships per year for nuclear-armed fleet
