Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Garry Kasparov thinks the West is in denial about North Korean troops in Ukraine
In interview, chess grandmaster calls out Europe and ROK for treating war as bilateral dispute, not a ‘global conflict’
North Korean military ramping up parade training ahead of 9th Party Congress
High-resolution imagery shows around 6K soldiers practicing goosestepping for upcoming event, likely in early 2026
Seoul raises military budget 7.5% for ‘self-reliant defense’ against North Korea
Parliamentary approval of budget comes as the US pressures South Korea to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
What we’ve learned about the alleged plan to provoke North Korea for martial law
One year on, evidence continues to emerge suggesting Yoon sent drones to incite response, highlighting DPRK’s restraint
North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2025
Pursuing nukes would transform Seoul into ‘second North Korea,’ officials warn
President Lee Jae-myung also raises possibility Yoon administration intentionally provoked DPRK with military balloons
Russia using North Korean shells for vintage Cold War-era tanks, photos suggest
Expert says 100mm rounds resemble DPRK munitions for T-55, a sign Moscow is relying more on its ally amid shortages
Lee calls for ‘nuclear free’ peninsula, but not North Korea’s denuclearization
Expert says ROK president’s remarks don’t signal policy change but may represent rhetorical shift to appeal to Pyongyang
Pie in the sky: North Korea flaunts new aerial assets out of step with its needs
Air force ceremony aimed to evoke a glorious future but ultimately betrayed the DPRK’s ill-conceived modernization plans
DMZ construction, plans to flood the border and North Korea’s air force showcase
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses the DPRK’s plans for a dam inside the DMZ and its reveal of a new military drone
