Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
ROK military delays large-scale drills on countering North Korea, citing APEC
Postponement of Hoguk Exercise comes amid speculation that Trump could meet Kim Jong Un when he visits South Korea
North Korean defense chief vows full support for Russia in Moscow ceremony
No Kwang Chol joins Russian counterpart at event honoring shared WWII history and their alliance against Ukraine
Russian cargo ship visits North Korea weapons port for first time in 2 months
Suspected maritime weapons trade resumes after pause, though rail link may have kept flow going
Seoul can deter North Korea with US alliance but shouldn’t depend on others: Lee
South Korean leader reiterates need for ‘self-reliant defense’ on Armed Forces Day, warning of erosion of global peace
Lee Jae-myung’s ‘E.N.D.’ game, two states debate and North Korea-China talks
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Lee’s first speech to UN and controversy over recognizing DPRK as a separate country
North Korean arms factories race to show progress ahead of party congress
Construction on weapons plants is likely tied to push to boost production of drones, missiles and rocket engines
Senior North Korean diplomat tells UN his country will never give up nukes
Demanding denuclearization is tantamount to denying DPRK’s right to exist, deputy FM says in rare speech in New York
Lee Jae-myung’s OPCON ambitions clash with his vision for North Korea peace
Taking control of South Korea troops from US requires military buildup that will anger Pyongyang, undermining diplomacy
US stations Reaper drones in ROK to enhance North Korea monitoring
Activation of new squadron marks first time the combat and recon drone has been based in South Korea
Seoul’s top diplomat urges Russia to end military cooperation with North Korea
Cho Hyun voices concern about ties over Ukraine war in first talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov
