Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Mark Esper: Ignoring DPRK sanctions part of Chinese ‘catalog of bad behavior’
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says he hopes to visit China to discuss sanctions enforcement by the end of 2020
SpaceX launches South Korea’s first exclusive military-use satellite
Pyongyang has frequently complained that Seoul’s satellite developments violate agreements and threaten peace
US-ROK defense ministers discuss joint drills and joint response over COVID-19
North Korea has been condemning joint drills as part of U.S. "hostile policy" against Pyongyang
Unification minister nominee proposes inter-Korean public health complex
Lee In-young says South Korea should pursue humanitarian work and tourism with the DPRK independently of the U.S.
Kim Jong Un leads meeting on ‘war deterrent’ and ‘intensifying’ party education
The DPRK discussed how to address issues in the "political and ideological life" of party officials, the KCNA reported
UK issues correction on asset freeze targeting top North Korean official
The change is likely due to a clerical error, but reveals that the UK Treasury is behind on a DPRK official's title
Friends forever? The China-North Korea defense treaty turns 59
The pact's anniversary means only one year until the two allies' defense commitments are due to be renewed
North Korean media hails 2017 ICBM launch on anniversary
Pyongyang had previously refrained from open praise for the "historic" July 4 Hwasong-14 test
Timeline: from rising inter-Korean tensions to a “suspension” of military plans
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 - June 30
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30