Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
How Seoul’s new L-SAM interceptor boosts defenses against North Korean missiles
Indigenous capability will complement US assets like THAAD, with implications for ties with China
December 11, 2024
Seoul’s ex-defense chief ordered North Korea drone incursion, lawmaker claims
Kim Yong-hyun also accused of seeking pretext for martial law by pressing for strikes on DPRK trash balloon launch sites
December 10, 2024
North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis
Newspaper doesn’t report by Tuesday on weekend protests in Seoul for first time in months, sign DPRK is watching fallout
December 10, 2024
Martial law revelations, commander-in-chief confusion and North Korea’s response
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses claims that ROK military put soldiers on alert for DPRK ‘situation’ before martial law
December 10, 2024
Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea
Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment
December 9, 2024
With Assad’s ouster, North Korea loses a key partner in the Middle East
Fall of Damascus to rebels could derail ties and shows dangers of depending on Russia, further justifying self-reliance
December 9, 2024
US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South
Commander of INDOPACOM says forces in region are on ‘heightened watch status’ for possible DPRK ‘opportunism’
December 9, 2024
Leadership crisis in Seoul raises North Korea contingency risk, experts warn
Unclear who has authority after ruling party suggests Yoon Suk-yeol no longer functioning as commander-in-chief
December 8, 2024
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays
December 6, 2024
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance
December 5, 2024
