Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
How North Korea’s grounded space ambitions could finally lift off
Spy satellite program stands as a glaring failure, but upcoming Party Congress could be a launchpad for success
North Korea draws new red line, vows attack over future airspace ‘violations’
Leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong threatens Seoul with ‘definite’ and ‘disproportionate’ response even over civilian-led acts
Seoul’s restraint toward North Korea is not a sign of weakness
Critics who accuse Lee Jae Myung of subservience to Pyongyang fail to see how South Korea can win without fighting
Satellite image shows 9th Party Congress slogan for North Korean military parade
Thousands of civilians spell out slogan in central Pyongyang, confirming plans for parade around political gathering
ROK task force raids military command, spy agency over North Korea drone case
Investigators arrest soldiers and an intelligence official over allegations they supported civilian drone incursions
Seoul is reviewing its sanctions on trade with North Korea: Unification minister
Chung Dong-young welcomes UN exemption for humanitarian aid, promises to look into inter-Korean energy cooperation
Russian military jet makes brief trip to North Korea for first time this year
Allies have not revealed purpose of visit, which comes after jet flew to Abu Dhabi for peace talks with Ukraine
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
US, South Korea kick off joint air training but scale back number of drills
Expert suggests reduction aims to support diplomacy with North Korea, despite increase in participating troops
North Korean military will ‘widen fighting front’ this year, Kim Jong Un says
Leader also praises soldiers fighting Ukraine during celebrations for founding anniversary of Korean People’s Army
