Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Russia to finance movies about North Korean troops fighting in Kursk
Plans are the Kremlin’s latest effort to please Pyongyang, an expert says, following tensions in bilateral ties
YouTubers, K-pop defectors and Trump: The top North Korea stories of 2025
From a radioactive Russian delivery to influencers in Pyongyang, NK News revisits our best reporting from this year
Kim Jong Un calls for increasing missile production, building more arms plants
North Korean leader visits short-range missile and rocket factories in Hamhung to iron out Party Congress plans
Year-end special: A look back at the most compelling North Korea stories of 2025
NK News journalists share the stories that meant the most to them and offer insights into how they reported on the DPRK
Kim Jong Un unveils ‘nuclear-powered’ submarine, criticizes US-ROK cooperation
North Korea shows first full images of '8,700-ton' missile submarine, Kim also oversees anti-aircraft missile test
US carries out artillery drills with new rocket system near North Korean border
‘Steel rain’ exercises highlights US drive to modernize military capabilities alongside ally South Korea
US nuclear submarine visits ROK, showing off asset for countering North Korea
First such visit under Lee administration comes after DPRK slammed a previous US submarine port call as ‘outrageous’
Architect of inter-Korean pact says North Korea will reciprocate if ROK restores
In interview, Choi Jong-kun urges Lee administration to reimplement 2018 military deal, warning of escalation risks
Seoul’s defense ministry to restore North Korea division supporting engagement
Decision reverses Yoon administration’s renaming of North Korea Policy Division to focus on DPRK sanctions
Lee Jae Myung orders tighter government coordination on North Korea policy
Creation of new security ministers’ meeting follows signs of discord between unification and foreign ministries
