Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes
November 20, 2023
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
November 20, 2023
Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience
November 16, 2023
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues
November 16, 2023
The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Deploying nukes in South Korea doesn’t help deter North Korea and would invite responses that undermine US-ROK alliance
November 16, 2023
US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea
Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says
November 15, 2023
The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315
The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s ties with Moscow, overseas IT workers, boat defections and more
November 15, 2023
North Korea debuts next stage in topsy-turvy development of solid-fuel missiles
Tests of new intermediate-range missile engines follow solid-fuel ICBM success and lay groundwork for flight testing
November 15, 2023
North Korea tests new motors for nuclear ballistic missiles: State media
Solid-fuel intermediate-range technology allows DPRK to fire nukes at shorter notice across Northeast Asia
November 15, 2023
UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks
ROK and 17 UNC member states hold first-ever meeting of defense chiefs, stressing role in maintaining peace
November 14, 2023
