Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
How North Korea’s nuisance GPS jamming poses serious safety risks
Experts say jamming aims to provoke and could endanger planes and ships, but note shortage of ways to counter
November 19, 2024
How North Korean troops in Russia have changed peninsula dynamics
Korea Pro Editor John Lee discusses China’s strong statement on its ally, as well as Seoul’s role in Ukraine war
November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine
November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s troop dispatch to Russia lays bare a disregard for soldiers’ lives
North Korean forces appear to be serving under Russian command, underscoring their role as revenue generators for regime
November 19, 2024
North Korea slams ROK balloon launches, scattering propaganda over Seoul
Kim Yo Jong threatens South Korea over anti-regime leafleting, hours before DPRK sends leaflets depicting nuke strike
November 18, 2024
Leaders of US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia
Three sides also announce establishment of new secretariat, laying groundwork for cooperation even after Trump returns
November 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un blasts US support for Ukraine at major army conference
North Korean leader says US poses worldwide threat but stops short of mentioning troop deployments to Russia
November 18, 2024
North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector
Ex-DPRK diplomat says deployment unlikely to spark domestic backlash, as public fears retaliation fo voicing concern
November 15, 2024
Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
Poll also finds two-thirds support nuclear armament, amid doubts about president-elect’s commitment to Seoul’s defense
November 15, 2024
‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine
Photos suggest DPRK is supplying M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns for war effort, supplementing troop deployments
November 15, 2024
