Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees
Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development
July 3, 2024
Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas
US plaintiffs accuse DPRK, Iran and Syria of providing weapons and other aid, seeking $4B in damages
July 2, 2024
South Korea resumes artillery drills near land border for first time in 6 years
Live-fire exercise comes as ROK ramps up activity around DMZ following suspension of military pact with North Korea
July 2, 2024
North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine
NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses the agenda for the party meeting and the meaning of loyalty badges depicting the leader
July 2, 2024
North Korea says it tested new tactical missile variant at two different ranges
Short-range ballistic missile with ‘super-large warhead’ may have hit inland target as another test planned for July
July 2, 2024
US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
DPRK and Russia dispute accusations, highlighting what expert calls Council’s limitations as ROK ends presidency
July 1, 2024
EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
Brussels alleges TransContainer and CEO participated in ‘illegal weapons trade’ to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
July 1, 2024
South Korea sanctions Russian vessels, entities and North Korean nationals
Expert suggests new designations are Seoul’s response to the ‘renewed alliance’ between Moscow and Pyongyang
June 28, 2024
North Korea leapfrogs toward multiple warhead missiles, raising stakes for US
DPRK’s first MIRV test advances capability that could help defeat US defenses to carry out nuclear strikes at lower cost
June 28, 2024
