April 26, 2024

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

After several border crossings, South Korea opts for high-tech monitoring system

After several border crossings, South Korea opts for high-tech monitoring system

The system, which has been in the works for years, will detect ground vibrations and supplement a dwindling military

After several border crossings, South Korea opts for high-tech monitoring system
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 18, 2020
A new law will dramatically change ROK intelligence — mostly for the better
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A new law will dramatically change ROK intelligence — mostly for the better

Earlier this week, Seoul voted to transfer North Korea-related espionage investigations to the National Police Agency

A new law will dramatically change ROK intelligence — mostly for the better
Christopher Green
Christopher Green December 17, 2020
Fewer international ships and aircraft monitoring North Korean smuggling in 2020
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Fewer international ships and aircraft monitoring North Korean smuggling in 2020

Overall foreign military deployments to the Japan area fell this year, and that means less monitoring of the DPRK

Fewer international ships and aircraft monitoring North Korean smuggling in 2020
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy December 16, 2020
Is Washington abandoning its plan to denuclearize North Korea?

Is Washington abandoning its plan to denuclearize North Korea?

Some are starting to call for a peace regime or a nuclear freeze, but it's unclear what Biden will do

Is Washington abandoning its plan to denuclearize North Korea?
David Volodzko
David Volodzko December 11, 2020
Joe Biden’s pick for the Pentagon lacks any noticeable experience on North Korea

Joe Biden’s pick for the Pentagon lacks any noticeable experience on North Korea

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin has a long career dealing with the Middle East, but has said very little about Pyongyang

Joe Biden’s pick for the Pentagon lacks any noticeable experience on North Korea
David Volodzko
David Volodzko December 8, 2020
General Paul LaCamera nominated as next US Forces Korea commander

General Paul LaCamera nominated as next US Forces Korea commander

If appointed, LaCamera will succeed General Robert B. Abrams

General Paul LaCamera nominated as next US Forces Korea commander
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 8, 2020
Iranian nuclear scientist’s death will likely fuel North Korean fears of the US
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Iranian nuclear scientist’s death will likely fuel North Korean fears of the US

The assassination could send a message that the US is an unreliable diplomatic partner, even in Biden's White House

Iranian nuclear scientist’s death will likely fuel North Korean fears of the US
Monet Stokes
Monet Stokes December 4, 2020
North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2020

North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2020
Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings
NK PRO

Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 - Nov. 30

Timeline: From Pyongyang’s election silence to trade dips and Politburo meetings
NK Pro
NK Pro December 2, 2020
Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea
NK PRO

Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea

A photo obtained by NK Pro suggests that North Korea was preparing for the "Day of Air Men" on Nov. 29

Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2020