Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why guidance systems are the Achilles’ heel of North Korea’s missile arsenal
Analysis of launch sites suggests DPRK relies on systems that leave its missiles vulnerable to preemptive strikes
January 17, 2025
North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more
January 17, 2025
Predicting 2025: What’s in store for North Korea in the year to come
The NK News team evaluates its 2024 predictions and shares what to expect from Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un
January 16, 2025
Marco Rubio endorses rethink of North Korea policy to avoid ‘inadvertent war’
Trump’s pick for secretary of state backs focus on engagement over sanctions, signaling shift from Biden’s approach
January 16, 2025
ROK military chief defends refusal to confirm drone intrusion into North Korea
JCS chairman argues secrecy necessary to safeguard national security, rejecting accusations of seeking to provoke DPRK
January 15, 2025
US B-1 bombers join drills with Japan and ROK after North Korean missile tests
Trilateral aerial exercise near peninsula comes as US and South Korea conduct first live-fire bombing training of year
January 15, 2025
North Korean POW details orders for handling Ukrainian prisoners in new video
Release of new interrogation footage comes as Kyiv’s top diplomat holds up POWs as ‘proof’ of DPRK involvement in war
January 15, 2025
Trump’s defense chief nominee calls North Korea a ‘nuclear state’
Peter Hegseth’s statement may signal shift from US policy of not accepting DPRK’s nuclear status
January 15, 2025
South Korea unveils plans for new missile defense system to counter North Korea
Military to invest $426M to develop L-SAM-II long-range interceptor as DPRK tests new advanced hypersonic weapons
January 14, 2025
Biden hails US-ROK-Japan ties to deter North Korea as key foreign policy success
But outgoing president also warns of growing DPRK-Russia cooperation, as Trump return threatens his diplomatic legacy
January 14, 2025
