Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Yoon names new defense chief in surprise reshuffle over North Korean threats
ROK president taps security service head Kim Yong-hyun for role and moves Shin Won-sik to national security adviser
August 12, 2024
US-ROK summer drills won’t train for North Korean nuclear attack, allies say
Ulchi Freedom Shield will run from Aug. 19-29 but won’t feature nuclear use scenarios as Seoul previously suggested
August 12, 2024
North Korea stole technical data about key ROK military spy planes: Ruling party
Expert says theft could compromise South Korean surveillance, while party also confirms leak of tech on main battle tank
August 12, 2024
How North Korea’s tactical missile deployment aggravates risks of nuclear use
Hwasong-11D launchers may support posture of responding to even minor conflict with mass salvos to overwhelm ROK defense
August 12, 2024
North Korea launches another round of trash balloons toward South Korea
Latest launch comes after a North Korean individual defected across the Han River estuary west of Seoul
August 10, 2024
Seoul developing small modular reactor, possible stepping stone to nuke sub
While ROK says tech is for civilian vessels, expert says it could later be modified for submarine to counter North Korea
August 9, 2024
Against the grain: How North Korean weapons sales could squash food markets
DPRK appears to be importing more grain and paying farmers more, undercutting markets with funds from sales to Russia
August 9, 2024
North Korean crossed into South with help of ROK military, Seoul says
Authorities are investigating individual’s intention to defect, while reports say they crossed western maritime border
August 8, 2024
Suspected leak of military intel to North Korea referred to ROK prosecutors
Seoul alleges intel service employee engaged in DPRK espionage, but experts say conviction could be difficult
August 8, 2024
North Korea slams Germany for joining US-led UN Command overseeing armistice
DPRK foreign ministry claims move will upset peace on peninsula, threatening to accelerate military development
August 7, 2024
