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Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

In on-the-spot visit, Kim Jong Un slams military officials for mismanagement

In on-the-spot visit, Kim Jong Un slams military officials for mismanagement

Tour of August 25 Fishery Station sees DPRK leader criticize defense ministry, KPA for delays in construction work

In on-the-spot visit, Kim Jong Un slams military officials for mismanagement
Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit

Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit

Unclear if DPRK leader flew on aircraft or whether it landed at Wonsan's Kalma airport

Kim Jong Un’s personal jet makes first appearance since Singapore summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force

Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force

DPRK leader hails "brave" sharpshooters of the Korean People's Army, urges them to become an "invincible" force

Kim Jong Un guides second round of training exercises by North Korean air force
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 17, 2019
South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills

Move intended to facilitate diplomacy with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of Defense says, denies it's a "concession"

South Korea, U.S. to postpone planned air combat military drills
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 17, 2019
Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA

Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA

"Combat Flight Contest-2019" comes amid growing DPRK complaints over upcoming ROK-U.S. air drills

Kim Jong Un attends flight contest by North Korea’s “invincible” air force: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham November 15, 2019
South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper

South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper

Planned exercises could be adjusted to support diplomacy with North Korea, U.S. defense chief suggests

South Korea, U.S. must “remain flexible” on joint military drills: Esper
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 15, 2019
North Korea warns of “shocking punishment” over upcoming drills: top official

North Korea warns of “shocking punishment” over upcoming drills: top official

Kim Yong Chol says he wants to believe U.S. defense chief Esper will follow through and cancel military drills with ROK

North Korea warns of “shocking punishment” over upcoming drills: top official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 14, 2019
North Korea slams U.S. “betrayal” over joint drills, warns time running out

North Korea slams U.S. “betrayal” over joint drills, warns time running out

State Affairs Commission spokesman warns that "countermeasures" to joint exercises could soon be taken

North Korea slams U.S. “betrayal” over joint drills, warns time running out
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer November 13, 2019
North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo

North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo

Pro-Pyongyang outlet urges Washington to make a "wise choice," says new systems can strike U.S. bases in South

North Korea ready to take “new path,” step up weapons development: Choson Sinbo
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 13, 2019
No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says

No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says

Commentary comes as U.S. army chief says Americans question troop deployment in "rich and wealthy" nations

No reason for U.S. to keep troops in South Korea, North Korean media says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 12, 2019