Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Seoul warns of ‘military action’ after another North Korean trash balloon launch
South Korea says it would retaliate if balloons endanger citizens, following launch that caused flight suspensions
September 23, 2024
US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea
King sentenced to one year in prison despite charges including desertion, but released early for ‘good behavior’
September 21, 2024
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor
September 19, 2024
Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks
The two sides discussed defense policies and ways to strengthen military ties, according to Vietnamese state media
September 19, 2024
North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches
Launches Wednesday follow consecutive days of barrages at beginning of holiday but no accidents, major damage reported
September 19, 2024
North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile
September 19, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness
September 18, 2024
How US absolutism on North Korean nukes endangers its nonproliferation goals
Refusal to consider anything short of complete denuclearization is increasing pressure on South Korea to go nuclear
September 18, 2024
North Korea fires ‘ballistic missiles’ marking second launch in less than a week
ROK says projectiles were short-range ballistic missiles fired in northeast direction from South Pyongan Province
September 18, 2024
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack
September 17, 2024
