Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why state-of-the-art US missile defenses may not stop new North Korean threats
Washington is spending billions on more interceptors, but DPRK’s growing arsenal demands rethink of decades-old approach
May 24, 2024
North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push
Kim Jong Un’s latest factory tour suggests even unfinished facility may be operational amid arms sales to Russia
May 23, 2024
How North Korean cybercrime has laid bare vulnerabilities in ROK defenses
Experts say there’s no foolproof solution to evolving threats but underscore dangers of a complacent South Korean public
May 22, 2024
Everything Moon Jae-in says about North Korea in his mammoth new memoir
NK Pro translates key parts of former president’s book, from Kim Jong Un’s wish to visit border island to anger at US
May 22, 2024
Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade
Designation of Russian entities follow sanctions by other Five Eyes members, highlighting coordination over Ukraine war
May 22, 2024
Seoul investigating possible North Korean breach of defense officials’ emails
Cyberattack reportedly compromised over 100 accounts, though ROK says it did not lead to military data leaks
May 21, 2024
North Korea vows to boost nuclear posture after US subcritical nuke test
DPRK slams US for destabilizing global security through no-expolosion experiment, though expert downplays threat
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes
In memoir, Moon Jae-in claims North Korean leader said nukes were only for self-defense despite change of heart since
May 20, 2024
Why even faulty North Korean weapons won’t derail military ties with Russia
Experts say both sides have too much to gain to jeopardize relationship that is ‘stronger than anyone suspected’
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides tactical missile test with ‘autonomous navigation’
North Korean leader also visits another defense factory, warns enemies ‘not to play with fire’
May 18, 2024
