Military affairs | NK News
NK News Logo
November 04, 2026Nov 04, 2026

Military affairs

Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

How South Korea’s sole armistice delegate became a hero in North Korea

How South Korea’s sole armistice delegate became a hero in North Korea

Praised by Seoul as the ‘Hero of Panmunjom,’ Choe Tok Sin later became one of Pyongyang's most celebrated defectors

How South Korea’s sole armistice delegate became a hero in North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 27, 2026
Kim Yo Jong lambasts ‘stupid’ denuclearization calls by ASEAN forum

Kim Yo Jong lambasts ‘stupid’ denuclearization calls by ASEAN forum

The ASEAN forum is a ‘hired mouthpiece for the US,’ Kim said, adding that the goal of denuclearization is moot

Kim Yo Jong lambasts ‘stupid’ denuclearization calls by ASEAN forum
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 27, 2026
Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns

Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns

Ukrainian president says Pyongyang also preparing to send more missile launchers to Russia

Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2026
Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall

Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall

JCS says mines planted in the DMZ could drift through shared rivers and cause serious casualties or damage

Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 23, 2026
Beyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge

Beyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge

Delegation visits highlight Beijing’s push for influence, but only time will tell if the momentum will last, experts say

Beyond the photo ops: What lies behind North Korea and China’s diplomatic surge
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 23, 2026
Russia vows support for North Korea’s nuclear, military buildup

Russia vows support for North Korea’s nuclear, military buildup

Foreign minister rejects denuclearization, pointing to U.S.-led drills as a reason for DPRK to maintain nuclear arsenal

Russia vows support for North Korea’s nuclear, military buildup
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 23, 2026
Leaked chats expose hierarchy behind North Korean IT worker network
NK PRO

Leaked chats expose hierarchy behind North Korean IT worker network

Analysis of leaked payment server reveals internal payment workflow and chain of command behind DPRK IT worker schemes

Leaked chats expose hierarchy behind North Korean IT worker network
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 22, 2026
A closer look into North Korea’s latest reshuffling of its leadership
NK PRO

A closer look into North Korea’s latest reshuffling of its leadership

A senior official was investigated for corruption while an unnamed military officer rose in rank and prominence

A closer look into North Korea’s latest reshuffling of its leadership
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 22, 2026
North Korea renovates launchpad in latest sign of spy satellite preparation
NK PRO

North Korea renovates launchpad in latest sign of spy satellite preparation

Satellite imagery shows launchpad repaved and new security measures after Kim demands military space program revival

North Korea renovates launchpad in latest sign of spy satellite preparation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 21, 2026
Russia, North Korea’s top envoys accuse U.S. of destabilizing Korean Peninsula

Russia, North Korea’s top envoys accuse U.S. of destabilizing Korean Peninsula

Sergei Lavrov and Choe Son Hui lambasted Washington and allies, while discussing ways to boost bilateral cooperation

Russia, North Korea’s top envoys accuse U.S. of destabilizing Korean Peninsula
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 21, 2026
1 … 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 … 429