Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review
North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year
US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine
Seoul’s spy agency says DPRK has completed deployment to Kursk, as US and its allies vow ‘firm response’
How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term
Prospective national security advisor, CIA director and others have pushed hard line on DPRK, but also backed diplomacy
US, ROK and Japan hold large-scale military drills for second time this year
American aircraft carrier headlines Freedom Edge exercise to deter North Korea and promote interoperability
French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea
Software developers frame balloon launch as protest against regime censorship, but experts dismiss as publicity stunt
How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad
Studying abroad opened Chun Chol-woo’s eyes to Kim regime, and the fall of Berlin Wall provided his chance to escape
North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ
Hundreds of soldiers have carried out construction since March in line with Kim Jong Un’s call to sever ties with South
Fake news about North Korean troops, and a Russian attack on ROK websites
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how misinformation about DPRK soldiers in Russia undermines Ukraine’s interests
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime
Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin
North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says