Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea’s top diplomat visits Russia amid criticism of DPRK troop deployment
Choe Son Hui’s trip trumpets ‘unbreakable unity’ and may aim to normalize military cooperation in Ukraine, expert says
October 29, 2024
North Korean soldiers in Kursk, ROK retaliation and propaganda leaflets in Seoul
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how DPRK troops could help repel incursion and ROK plans to send experts to Ukraine
October 29, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
October 29, 2024
North Korean troops already in Russia’s Kursk near Ukraine, NATO confirms
Expert says Moscow using deployment to send message over Kyiv’s incursion and repel Ukraine from its territory
October 29, 2024
Russian air force jet stops in North Korea before unusual flight toward Ukraine
Plane appears to make irregular landing near airbase, after DPRK allegedly started sending troops to Russia
October 28, 2024
North Korea defends right to send troops to Russia but doesn’t admit to doing so
Foreign ministry statement marks shift from outright denial, as Ukraine says DPRK soldiers could start fighting Monday
October 28, 2024
North Korea increasingly unlikely to welcome tourists this year, sources say
Insiders report little progress on plans to open in December, while DPRK troops in Ukraine could bring tourism sanctions
October 28, 2024
North Korea claims ROK military used west coast island for drone incursion
DPRK defense ministry repeats threat of attacks on South Korea in case airspace violated in future
October 28, 2024
North Korean troops already in combat zones bordering Ukraine, Kyiv says
Statement comes as Putin acknowledges allegations of DPRK deployment for first time, dismissing concerns
October 25, 2024
How Russia’s manpower dilemma is driving North Korean troop deployment
Moscow needs soldiers for war of attrition but fears backlash to draft, giving Pyongyang an opportunity to capitalize
October 25, 2024
