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Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday

South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday

ROK admits the launch "runs against the intent" of 2018's inter-Korean military agreement, however

South Korea reluctant to say whether North Korea tested a missile on Saturday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 7, 2019
What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70
Podcast

What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70

The NK News Seoul team discusses the DPRK's new rocket and prospects for diplomacy going forward

What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 6, 2019
North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State says Washington still open to diplomacy with Pyongyang

North Korean missile test did not threaten U.S. or allies: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 5, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA

DPRK leader hails military's "excellent operation" in first test of its kind in months

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of short-range ballistic missile on Saturday: KCNA
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham May 4, 2019
What to make of North Korea’s multiple projectile launch event
NK PRO

What to make of North Korea’s multiple projectile launch event

Launch likely motivated for political reasons, a reminder the U.S. should take Kim Jong Un's warning seriously

What to make of North Korea’s multiple projectile launch event
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda May 4, 2019
Numerous changes as South Korean side of JSA opens after six month hiatus

Numerous changes as South Korean side of JSA opens after six month hiatus

"What once was a vibe of tension is now a vibe of peace," UNC says

Numerous changes as South Korean side of JSA opens after six month hiatus
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 1, 2019
Public tours to southern part of Panmunjom will resume on May 1: MND

Public tours to southern part of Panmunjom will resume on May 1: MND

Plans for free movement at JSA remain on hold, however, amid an impasse in talks

Public tours to southern part of Panmunjom will resume on May 1: MND
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji April 29, 2019
Four reasons N. Korea’s rejection of U.S.-ROK aerial exercises was important
NK PRO

Four reasons N. Korea’s rejection of U.S.-ROK aerial exercises was important

“CPRC spokesperson’s press statement” marks a notch up from recent reports and commentaries in Rodong Sinmun

Four reasons N. Korea’s rejection of U.S.-ROK aerial exercises was important
Rachel Minyoung Lee
Rachel Minyoung Lee April 25, 2019
North Korea warns of ‘corresponding response’ over U.S.-ROK drills

North Korea warns of ‘corresponding response’ over U.S.-ROK drills

North Korean department responsible for inter-Korean issues slams Seoul for latest air exercises

North Korea warns of ‘corresponding response’ over U.S.-ROK drills
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2019
Military component of Sino-DPRK defense treaty “totally gone”: Chinese scholar

Military component of Sino-DPRK defense treaty “totally gone”: Chinese scholar

1961 China-North Korea agreement more "symbolic than substantive," Zhu Feng says

Military component of Sino-DPRK defense treaty “totally gone”: Chinese scholar
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 23, 2019