Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
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
The forgotten teenage guerillas who infiltrated North Korea during Korean War
8240 Unit members hailed from DPRK and operated deep behind enemy lines, playing key role only now being recognized
June 28, 2024
US, ROK and Japan kick off Freedom Edge drills to counter North Korean threats
Inaugural multi-domain aerial and naval exercises to feature US aircraft carrier and run for three days
June 27, 2024
Fact check: North Korea has not announced plans to send troops to Ukraine — yet
While Russia and DPRK are boosting military ties, reports that Pyongyang said it will send troops within month are false
June 27, 2024
North Korea slams alleged Ukrainian attack on Russia with US missiles
Expert says Kremlin could use ATACMS strike on Crimea to justify arming DPRK and that North seeks to keep US ‘on edge’
June 27, 2024
North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system
State media claims military advanced tech that could improve nuke survivability, after Seoul labeled launch a failure
June 27, 2024
Incheon airport suspends flights after North Korean balloons endanger aircraft
One trash balloon landed at Seoul’s main airport early Wednesday, following DPRK’s overnight launch of 250 balloons
June 26, 2024
ROK holds live-fire drills at islands near North Korea, largest in six years
Exercise comes after South Korea’s suspension of inter-Korean military pact paved way for more drills near border
June 26, 2024
North Korea appears to test rocket engine after Kim-Putin space agreement
Satellite imagery shows newly burnt vegetation at Sohae test stand, pointing to prep for another satellite launch
June 26, 2024
North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military
Launch comes hours after DPRK sent more trash balloons and after US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea
June 26, 2024
