Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea rolls out red carpet at military parade venue in final prep
Red decorations and chairs set up in central Pyongyang, a task typically done within 3 days of parade
US, South Korea to hold spring drills on countering North Korea from March 9
Freedom Shield will run for 11 days and involve some 18K personnel, while featuring training on deterring DPRK nukes
New Zealand sanctions North Korean military firms, targeting support for Russia
New measures designate two companies and a facilitator tied to DPRK munitions industry
Kim Jong Un’s reelection, Kim Yo Jong’s promotion and changes at the top
NK News’ Joon Ha Park breaks down what we’ve learned through day 6 of the ongoing Ninth Party Congress
ROK envoy urges North Korea to comply with nuclear treaty, return to talks
Jeong Yeon-doo reiterates Seoul’s commitment to ‘complete denuclearization’ at high-level meeting in Geneva
Russian Embassy in Seoul cancels rally on 4th anniversary of Ukraine war
Move comes after mission hung a pro-war banner, drawing ire due to Moscow’s military ties with North Korea
South Korea denies skipping US-Japan air drills aimed at deterring North Korea
Media report claimed Seoul declined to participate due to territorial dispute and overlap with Lunar New Year
Seoul demands Russian Embassy remove pro-war banner, citing North Korea ties
South Korea condemns Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and military cooperation with Pyongyang in response to display
How the UN Command can help avert conflict with North Korea over drones
US-led military force’s investigations into armistice violations slow escalation, even when Pyongyang doesn’t cooperate
North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress
Kim Jong Un leads review of ‘great transformations’ over last five years, but state media provides few specifics
