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Information related to military issues in North and South Korea

How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics

How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics

Experts say road bridge may aid military exchanges while reinforcing Pyongyang’s leverage between Moscow and Beijing

How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 8, 2026
North Korean defense chief warns of ‘powerful’ response to US-ROK-Japan drills

North Korean defense chief warns of ‘powerful’ response to US-ROK-Japan drills

Condemnation follows Donald Trump’s recent push to revive engagement with Pyongyang by scaling back joint US-ROK drills

North Korean defense chief warns of ‘powerful’ response to US-ROK-Japan drills
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 8, 2026
Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties

Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties

The defense minister said South Korea will continue pursuing talks even if the North builds ‘walls and block the way’

Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 8, 2026
Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine

Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine

Kim Min-seok calls for peaceful coexistence with North while strengthening the ROK’s independent defense capabilities

Ruling party leader urges Seoul to rethink North Korea’s ‘two-state’ doctrine
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 7, 2026
North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

Kim Jong Un formally commissions warship equipped with nukes, declares intention to limit enemy naval activities

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2026
ROK defense chief nominee vows OPCON push as North Korea threat drives spending

ROK defense chief nominee vows OPCON push as North Korea threat drives spending

Seoul seeks record defense budget in 2027, with billions earmarked for nuclear submarine, drones and missile defense

ROK defense chief nominee vows OPCON push as North Korea threat drives spending
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 4, 2026
Ethnic Koreans file motion to seize North Korean warship in Japanese court

Ethnic Koreans file motion to seize North Korean warship in Japanese court

Most of the ethnic Koreans lured by exaggerated promises have not returned from North Korea, according to experts.

Ethnic Koreans file motion to seize North Korean warship in Japanese court
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 3, 2026
North Korea starts major construction project at coastal missile base
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North Korea starts major construction project at coastal missile base

Air defense base 50 miles from South Korean border likely being expanded as nearby homes are demolished

North Korea starts major construction project at coastal missile base
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2026
ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine

ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine

The US representative stopped short of criticizing the two allies, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow

ROK, Japan lambast Russia-North Korea military ties at UN debate on Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 2, 2026
Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns

Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns

Former adviser says he's ‘skeptical’ about concessions from the DPRK, which is boosted by Russian and Chinese support

Trump-Kim summit could do more harm than good for US interests, Bolton warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 2, 2026