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Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

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
NK PRO

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
U.S. Senate confirms Mark Esper as new defense secretary

U.S. Senate confirms Mark Esper as new defense secretary

Esper previously said he considers North Korea the most pressing security challenge

U.S. Senate confirms Mark Esper as new defense secretary
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 23, 2019
Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center
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Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center

Ongoing construction speaks to the DPRK's broader plans to expand its submarine fleet's capability

Revealed: North Korea’s likely new submariner training center
Dave Schmerler July 23, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection
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What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection

This week's visit it is a stark reminder of the progress the DPRK has made as diplomacy has stalled

What to make of North Korea’s “newly-built” submarine inspection
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda July 23, 2019
Kim Jong Un inspects “newly-built” submarine, state media says

Kim Jong Un inspects “newly-built” submarine, state media says

New vessel potentially a successor to DPRK's Sinpo/Gorae-class submarine: analyst

Kim Jong Un inspects “newly-built” submarine, state media says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 22, 2019