Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea to double military drone fleet to counter North Korean UAV threats
Seoul announces plans to acquire UAVs by 2026, with expert emphasizing need to address lack of surveillance drones
May 3, 2024
North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid preparation for satellite launch
Signs of vegetation die-off at test stand come as DPRK looks to put three more military satellites in orbit this year
May 3, 2024
South Korea raises embassy alert levels over North Korea terrorism fears
Seoul cites intel about plans to harm diplomats, raising alert for missions in five countries with close ties to DPRK
May 2, 2024
North Korea clears strip of mountain near border, possibly for new guard post
Work may be for outpost, gun site or other military building, expert says, amid signs of border activity by two Koreas
May 2, 2024
Trump implies US could withdraw troops if ‘wealthy’ South Korea doesn’t pay more
Remarks come as Seoul and Washington expedite talks on cost-sharing for defense against North Korea ahead of US election
May 1, 2024
UN sanctions monitors conclude North Korean ballistic missile struck Ukraine
Three members of Panel of Experts share findings on Jan. 2 attack after visiting Ukraine to inspect debris
May 1, 2024
North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says
Confirmation comes as local media report the DPRK has laid anti-tank and -personnel mines at multiple crossings
April 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides test of rocket developed by ‘newly-founded’ military factory
Test comes as North Korea celebrates 92nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army
April 26, 2024
Yoon, Kishida deserve Nobel Peace Prize for boosting military ties: US official
Kurt Campbell praises trilateral cooperation to counter North Korea as ROK opposition objects to ‘military alliance’
April 25, 2024
North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill
Foreign ministry criticism of $61B aid package comes as Kim Yo Jong issues scathing attack on US-led military drills
April 24, 2024
