Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties
The defense minister said South Korea will continue pursuing talks even if the North builds ‘walls and block the way’
Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine
Kim Min-seok calls for peaceful coexistence with North while strengthening the ROK’s independent defense capabilities
North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence
Kim Jong Un formally commissions warship equipped with nukes, declares intention to limit enemy naval activities
ROK defense chief nominee vows OPCON push as North Korea threat drives spending
Seoul seeks record defense budget in 2027, with billions earmarked for nuclear submarine, drones and missile defense
Ethnic Koreans file motion to seize North Korean warship in Japanese court
Most of the ethnic Koreans lured by exaggerated promises have not returned from North Korea, according to experts.
North Korea starts major construction project at coastal missile base
Air defense base 50 miles from South Korean border likely being expanded as nearby homes are demolished
ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine
The US representative stopped short of criticizing the two allies, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow
Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns
Former adviser says he's ‘skeptical’ about concessions from the DPRK, which is boosted by Russian and Chinese support
Trump-Kim summit ‘possible at any time,’ South Korean spy agency says
NIS says there are ‘signs of dialogue,’ despite lack of confirmed US-North Korea contact and Pyongyang’s denial
Giant Russia-DPRK mural divides Vladivostok as artist embraces controversy
Vasily Shershon says criticism and death threats will not deter his military-themed work
