Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones
Satellite imagery hints at Kim Jong Un visit as work may signal plans to ramp up flight testing of copycat aircraft
August 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
Analysis shows construction began in April and that North Korean leader likely only inspected flooding at the site
August 16, 2024
North Korea slams op-ed by Biden officials after playing down election stakes
Criticism of administration’s ‘hostile policy’ signals Pyongyang may be open to dialogue if Trump returns, expert says
August 14, 2024
Signs of strain in North Korea-China ties present an opportunity for the US
Pyongyang looks to Russia to reduce reliance on Beijing, but it knows only Washington can counterbalance Chinese power
August 14, 2024
Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo
Expert suggests Kim Jong Sik’s visit seeks to improve missile capabilities amid arms trade for Ukraine war
August 13, 2024
North Korea secretly building missile launchers at obscure factory near capital
Investigation finds production of weapons targeting South since last year, ahead of recent mass deployment to frontlines
August 13, 2024
North Korean trash balloon suspected of igniting forest fire in South
ROK fire authorities are investigating blaze in border area, days after DPRK launched 12th balloon barrage
August 13, 2024
Yoon names new defense chief in surprise reshuffle over North Korean threats
ROK president taps security service head Kim Yong-hyun for role and moves Shin Won-sik to national security adviser
August 12, 2024
US-ROK summer drills won’t train for North Korean nuclear attack, allies say
Ulchi Freedom Shield will run from Aug. 19-29 but won’t feature nuclear use scenarios as Seoul previously suggested
August 12, 2024
North Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party
Expert says theft could compromise South Korean surveillance, while party also confirms leak of tech on main battle tank
August 12, 2024
