Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s vague New Year’s speech bucks clarity to avoid costly commitments
Articulating detailed foreign policy would lock Pyongyang into a specific framing at a moment when conditions are fluid
Kim Jong Un ushers in new year with greetings to North Korean troops in Russia
Leader hails troops for deepening the ‘combat-forged friendship’ with Moscow on the battlefield
1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
Data shows Russia ties once again led the way, even as the DPRK strengthened cooperation with other players
Crypto businessman gets 4 years in prison for leaking secrets to North Korea
South Korean entrepreneur convicted of violating National Security Act for accepting about $600K from a DPRK agent
New Year’s in North Korea and a ‘nuclear’ submarine on Christmas Day
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how Kim Jong Un could lay out his priorities for 2026 on New Year’s Day
North Korea debuts new launcher for nuclear missiles aimed at South Korea
Kim Jong Un visits factory making new launch vehicle for 600mm MLRS, calling it the military’s ‘main strike’ capability
US, ROK forces finish field training for summer drills, 4 months behind schedule
Allies postponed exercises on countering North Korea in August, possibly to support diplomacy with Pyongyang
Why Seoul’s push for greater control over DMZ risks more than it promises
North Korea seeks to use the zone as a buffer, not for engagement, but opportunities still exist for confidence building
Kim Jong Un leads ‘nuclear’ cruise missile test to deter outside ‘threats’
After launch on west coast, North Korean ruler also joins paper factory opening for rural development push
