Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
As NATO eyes Asia, where does the China-North Korea relationship stand?
Fractures remain, but longtime allies likely to grow closer as security alliance seeks to expand presence beyond Europe
Kim Jong Un says Koreas at ‘brink of war’ as he boasts of nuclear forces
North Korean leader slams US-ROK military drills, defends ‘routine’ weapons buildup in speech at war anniversary event
At Panmunjom, North Korea looks more paranoid and isolated than ever before
Relics of inter-Korean rapprochement at Joint Security Area also provide stark reminder of failure of peace efforts
Elderly North Korean veterans pack stadium for conference despite COVID spread
Participants forgo masks at event to mark end of Korean War, as Pyongyang vows conflict ‘not over’
Talk is growing about Seoul going nuclear. But experts warn of costs involved.
North Korean threats and uncertainty about US are driving debate as South Korea seeks greater control over its defense
Emerging North Korean threats in cyber and outer space – Ep. 246
Cho Dongyoun talks unmanned aerial vehicles, DPRK battlefield tactics, South Korean defenses and more
North Korea able to hit Japan with nuclear weapons, white paper warns
Tokyo defense ministry’s annual report lists DPRK as key threat, mentions counterstrike capabilities for first time
US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul
Allies rename summer drills as they seek to ‘normalize’ training downscaled in recent years, ROK defense minister says
This time, China likely won’t care (much) about a North Korean nuclear test
Beijing has pressured Pyongyang in past, but changed situation suggest seventh test may even serve China’s interests
North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
Major construction on ski slope and at Samjiyon Airport suggests country preparing for foreign or domestic tourists