Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Yoon vows to raise alarm about North Korea-Russia military ties at APEC summit
South Korean president also claims DPRK seeks to advance missiles through satellite launches, though expert disagrees
November 14, 2023
US, ROK hold joint naval drill on defending against North Korean submarines
Expert says exercise seeks to improve responses to maritime infiltration as DPRK pushes to revamp its naval forces
November 14, 2023
Why the US won’t mind if South Korea scraps military pact with North Korea
Experts say US has harbored reservations about deal since 2018 signing but may see its value in preventing escalation
November 14, 2023
US, ROK, Japan to kick off info sharing on North Korean missiles next month
Announcement comes as Seoul and Washington revise strategy for deterring DPRK nukes for first time in decade
November 13, 2023
North Korea calls for ‘dissolving’ UN Command ahead of major meeting with ROK
DPRK foreign ministry slams first-ever meeting between defense ministers of ROK and UNC as ‘scheme to ignite war’
November 13, 2023
Pyongyang pilots: When North Korean jets dueled with Israel in skies over Egypt
DPRK opportunistically sent troops ahead of Yom Kippur War, and it may be willing to get involved in Middle East again
November 10, 2023
Russia has provided technical help to North Korea in exchange for arms: Blinken
Secretary of state says US and South Korea seek to ‘intensify pressure’ on Moscow not to give weapons to DPRK
November 9, 2023
Why North Korea would supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles
Seoul says shipment may have happened, and experts say DPRK could use it as opportunity to test new weapons in combat
November 9, 2023
G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
Expert says discussion of arms sales for Ukraine war reflect fears that Pyongyang and Moscow are growing closer
November 8, 2023
‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official
Foreign affairs head praises DPRK as ally that can strike America, but expert says remarks are ‘wishful thinking’
November 8, 2023
