Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
The lack of a stone monument at the launch site is one major departure from post-ICBM launch procedures in 2017
North Korea test-fires multiple rocket launchers near west coast, Seoul says
Launches could be a part of DPRK's summer military training that usually kicks off in July, expert tells NK News
Why North Korea wants tactical nuclear weapons
Much still unknown about deployment strategy, but Kim Jong Un could delegate authority to use weapons to army units
South Korea to forge new ‘strategic command’ to counter North Korean threats
Defense ministry says command will oversee ‘precision strike’ system for responding to DPRK attacks
Seoul announces new space program plans as North Korea cries ‘double standards’
South Korea seeks to develop lunar lander, while DPRK outlet says recent rocket launch could have military purposes
US-ROK forces practice seizing ships in sign of tougher stance on North Korea
Expert says drills suggest efforts to stop sanctions evasion, but commandeering vessels is risky and potentially illegal
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible
US deploys F-35 fighter jets to South Korea for training mission
Move signals to North Korea that allies’ combined exercises back to ‘normal levels,’ expert says
Why more North Koreans don’t defect across the inter-Korean border
Obstacles range from political risks to lack of awareness, but experts say Seoul can do more to help would-be escapees
