Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
On high alert: Why North Korean threats over ROK drones likely aim to deescalate
DPRK has put troops on standby many times under Kim Jong Un, usually avoiding conflict if Seoul respects its red lines
October 15, 2024
Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un
Expert says Russian leader likely wants to provide legal basis for sending North Korean troops into Ukraine conflict
October 15, 2024
Breaking down North Korea’s claims about alleged South Korean drone incursion
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll and Ifang Bremer discuss who was behind the incident and what it means for inter-Korean ties
October 15, 2024
North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads, leading South to fire warning shots
ROK military says DPRK destroyed sections of two inter-Korean roads as it looks to sever ties to South
October 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media
Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’
October 15, 2024
North Korea set to blow up roads linking it to South as early as Monday: Seoul
ROK military says preparations underway for ‘demonstrative explosions,’ while raising possibility of space launch
October 14, 2024
UN Command investigating North Korea’s claim of ROK drone incursion
Expert says command could find alleged flight over Pyongyang violated armistice if it confirms South Korean involvement
October 14, 2024
Drone drama: What to make of North Korean claims about ROK aerial ‘intrusions’
While South Korean military likely behind infiltration, possible NGO involvement raises risk of uncontrolled escalation
October 14, 2024
Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support
Zelensky warns Pyongyang-Moscow alliance is strengthening amid reports thousands of DPRK troops are training in Russia
October 14, 2024
North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace
Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’
October 14, 2024
