Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why Ukraine’s footage of North Korean POWs puts them and their families at risk
Human rights experts warn DPRK could retaliate against soldiers if their identities become known
January 20, 2025
What to make of Kim Jong Un’s reported messages to troops fighting Ukraine
Release of handwritten notes from fallen soldiers is part of Kyiv’s efforts to highlight DPRK involvement in war
January 20, 2025
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong rejects Belarus leader’s claims of summit plans
Sister of DPRK leading denies that Pyongyang requested meeting with Lukashenko, insisting there’s ‘no such thing’
January 20, 2025
Why guidance systems are the Achilles’ heel of North Korea’s missile arsenal
Analysis of launch sites suggests DPRK relies on systems that leave its missiles vulnerable to preemptive strikes
January 17, 2025
North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more
January 17, 2025
Predicting 2025: What’s in store for North Korea in the year to come
The NK News team evaluates its 2024 predictions and shares what to expect from Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un
January 16, 2025
Marco Rubio endorses rethink of North Korea policy to avoid ‘inadvertent war’
Trump’s pick for secretary of state backs focus on engagement over sanctions, signaling shift from Biden’s approach
January 16, 2025
ROK military chief defends refusal to confirm drone intrusion into North Korea
JCS chairman argues secrecy necessary to safeguard national security, rejecting accusations of seeking to provoke DPRK
January 15, 2025
US B-1 bombers join drills with Japan and ROK after North Korean missile tests
Trilateral aerial exercise near peninsula comes as US and South Korea conduct first live-fire bombing training of year
January 15, 2025
North Korean POW details orders for handling Ukrainian prisoners in new video
Release of new interrogation footage comes as Kyiv’s top diplomat holds up POWs as ‘proof’ of DPRK involvement in war
January 15, 2025
