Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee
Unification minister candidate stresses diplomacy and avoiding war following US military strikes on Iran
North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid silence on spy satellite plans
Satellite imagery shows increased activity at Sohae space launch complex, over one year since last launch failed
Seoul’s new unification minister, DPRK rocket launches and border drills
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee Jae-myung’s ministerial picks and the anniversary of an inter-Korean military clash
Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky
Ukrainian leader slams Moscow for criticizing US attacks, as Russian official suggests DPRK could give nukes to Tehran
Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy
Cabinet nominees include Sunshine Policy veterans and civilian defense minister, highlighting ROK pivot toward dialogue
Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks
Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence
DPRK denounces US strike on Iran, calls strike ‘grave breach’ of UN Charter
North Korea brands Operation Midnight Hammer violation of sovereignty, blames Israel and US for fueling tensions
Seoul pushes back on US call for allies to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP
ROK defense ministry highlights budget increases to counter North Korean threats amid US push for ‘burden sharing’
Battle of Yeonpyeong commander warns North Korea still exploiting border tension
In interview, Suh Young-gil urges vigilance as DPRK modernizes tactics, 26 years after pivotal inter-Korean naval clash
North Korea’s latest deployment may be a trial for mass labor exports to Russia
6K military workers won’t serve on Ukraine front lines, but the allies are using dispatch to show off strengthened ties