Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
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
ROK has adjusted criteria for identifying North Korean border incursions: JCS
Seoul says it now refers to both South Korean military and UNC maps due to deterioration of physical markers in DMZ
Lee says South Koreans won’t become ‘commies’ from reading North Korean media
President criticizes limits on access, stating they reflect outdated ideas about citizens’ vulnerability to propaganda
Panmunjom tours will no longer enter blue buildings on North Korea border: UNC
Deputy commander tells NK News that tourists will instead visit roof of Freedom House amid heightened security concerns
DMZ demarcation line is not the border despite North Korean claims: UNC official
In interview, Lt. Gen. Derek Macaulay says loss of border markers and severed hotlines increase risk of miscalculation
