Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support
Zelensky warns Pyongyang-Moscow alliance is strengthening amid reports thousands of DPRK troops are training in Russia
October 14, 2024
North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace
Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’
October 14, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again
North Korean leader’s sister says threat stands regardless of whether drones sent by government or activists
October 13, 2024
North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang
DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation
October 11, 2024
Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot
Latest drone strike comes as Moscow dismisses claims that DPRK soldiers are in Donbas as fake news
October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack
New equipment on North Korean leader’s motorcade may also be part of improved system for command and control of nukes
October 10, 2024
Explosions ring out from DMZ as North Korea clears land with dynamite
Blasts seen by NK News appear to be part of efforts to fortify border as soldiers build new guard posts and fencing
October 10, 2024
Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
Angara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine
October 10, 2024
North Korea reports fifth test of upgraded 240mm rocket system this year
State media revealed intended maximum range of the system for the first time in launch aimed at testing accuracy
October 9, 2024
Seoul could attack launch sites for North Korean trash balloons, minister warns
Defense chief says ROK has pinpointed some 10 launch locations, but expert says strikes could be seen as overreaction
October 9, 2024
