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Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the July 1 and July 31 period

North Korea in July 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro August 5, 2019
South Korea, U.S. begin scaled-down joint military exercises

South Korea, U.S. begin scaled-down joint military exercises

Recent missile tests by DPRK an "expression of discontent" over drills, ROK defense ministry says

South Korea, U.S. begin scaled-down joint military exercises
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 5, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

DPRK state media hails successful launch of new "Juche-oriented weapon"

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
North Korean media coverage of July 31 “artillery” launches: what was notable
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North Korean media coverage of July 31 “artillery” launches: what was notable

Unusual emphasis on “modernization” and “ground military operations” suggests plans to bolster artillery

North Korean media coverage of July 31 “artillery” launches: what was notable
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee August 1, 2019
The other threat from North Korea: international weapons proliferation

The other threat from North Korea: international weapons proliferation

DPRK weapons sales to the Middle East and Africa of great concern, but receive little attention

The other threat from North Korea: international weapons proliferation
Robert E. McCoy
Robert E. McCoy August 1, 2019
North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says

North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says

Man was found near Imjin River just before midnight

North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 31, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new multiple rocket launcher on Wednesday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new multiple rocket launcher on Wednesday: KCNA

State media refrains from sharing imagery of recently-developed MRL, however

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new multiple rocket launcher on Wednesday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 31, 2019
New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

Secretary Esper’s visit to likely focus on North Korea, alliance issues, ROK MND says

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways
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North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways

Language in state media suggests Pyongyang may continue to engage in high-profile shows-of-force

North Korean coverage of Thursday’s missile launches: key takeaways
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee July 26, 2019
Why the United States should suspend joint military exercises with South Korea

Why the United States should suspend joint military exercises with South Korea

Thursday's missile test underlines the urgent need for greater trust-building

Why the United States should suspend joint military exercises with South Korea
Henri Feron
Henri Feron July 25, 2019