Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death
Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says
December 17, 2023
North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
Air Koryo Il-76 plane with possible new rotodome could be used to detect enemy missiles, expert tells NK Pro
December 15, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: How successful is Yoon’s inter-Korean policy?
Survey of over 100 experts finds most consider Seoul’s approach ‘ineffective,’ with many saying tensions have worsened
December 15, 2023
North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says
Source tells NK News that Pyongyang has been carrying out ‘blatant’ preparations this week for test
December 15, 2023
Holiday gift guide: 2023’s best books on North Korea for all kinds of readers
New works offer fresh insight into the DPRK, from a deep dive into the military to a memoir of growing up in Pyongyang
December 14, 2023
Next steps for North Korea: How can the West and ROK influence Pyongyang?
Over 100 experts weigh in on the best policy toward the DPRK, with a plurality endorsing direct engagement and diplomacy
December 14, 2023
US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea
Washington designates fourth ship and companies involved in alleged arms shipping operation that’s still ongoing
December 13, 2023
Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
Beijing’s support for DPRK is unlikely to extend to intervention — unless it can divert US in Taiwan contingency
December 11, 2023
US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns
Pyongyang points finger at Seoul for breakdown of military agreement but omits its own role in deal’s collapse
December 11, 2023
How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
Inter-Korean tensions are spilling beyond peninsula as ROK moves to strengthen security ties with Europe and Israel
December 8, 2023
