Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed
North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack
January 10, 2024
Why North Korea claims it hoodwinked Seoul with deceptive shelling operation
Experts doubt ROK military really mistook explosives for artillery, positing likely DPRK misinformation campaign
January 8, 2024
Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire
Decision to suspend ‘non-hostility zone’ in Yellow Sea marks South Korea’s latest rollback of inter-Korean military deal
January 8, 2024
For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Russia’s use of DPRK missiles in Ukraine is major milestone for Pyongyang, and ominous sign for nonproliferation efforts
January 8, 2024
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills
Seoul dismisses claim about firing on Saturday as ‘psychological warfare,’ says Pyongyang conducted more drills Sunday
January 7, 2024
North Korea fires more than 60 rounds of artillery near Northern Limit Line: JCS
Seoul says firing into maritime zone where ‘hostility is prohibited’ threatens peace on peninsula
January 6, 2024
North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands
South Korean military says DPRK fired more than 200 rounds, conducting own artillery drills in response
January 5, 2024
Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation
January 5, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory
Factory produces long and short-range missile launchers, including those US says Russia recently used against Ukraine
January 5, 2024
South Korean military rings in new year with drills against North Korea
Army conducts live-fire drills in border areas, while navy holds exercises on countering enemy submarines
January 3, 2024
