Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK hold drills on combating North Korea’s ‘Hamas-like’ artillery threats
Three-day exercise focused on detecting surprise attack and carrying out preemptive strikes, South Korean military says
October 27, 2023
North Korean boat defection sparks debate about gaps in ROK maritime security
Reports claim fisherman made first contact with boat of four defectors, leading some to criticize slow military response
October 27, 2023
North Korea’s forgotten missile stockpile is old, but far from obsolete
Experts say DPRK has amassed hundreds of archaic missiles that could still play a role in future inter-Korean conflict
October 27, 2023
US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands
Large-scale maritime drill in Yellow Sea is ‘essential’ to address emerging threats, expert says
October 26, 2023
North Korean trains in alleged Russia arms deal pass through key weapons hub
Satellite images reveal route of trains carrying distinctive cargo to Rason, highlighting factories that may be involved
October 25, 2023
Inter-Korean military pact compromised border island defense, ROK minister says
Shin Won-sik slams 2018 deal with North Korea for limiting live-fire drills during visit to island once shelled by DPRK
October 24, 2023
Several North Koreans in ROK custody after crossing sea border by boat: Seoul
South Korean authorities say presumed defectors are under investigation after being found off east coast Tuesday morning
October 24, 2023
Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery
NK Pro analysis shows Angara ship visited Vostochny port between trips to DPRK, suggesting it’s a 2nd base for operation
October 23, 2023
US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings
American B-52H nuclear bomber joins exercise off Korea’s southern coast aimed at deterring Pyongyang
October 23, 2023
Why some North Korean defectors don’t want exemption from ROK military service
South Korea considering mandatory conscription for escapees, and experts say it could help defectors integrate into ROK
October 23, 2023
