Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
How Russia used lookalike ships to conceal suspected North Korea arms trade
Vessel tied to weapons deals rendezvoused with doppelganger, in likely shell game tactic to throw off sanctions monitors
October 20, 2023
Why Seoul’s threats to punish Russia for aiding North Korea won’t achieve much
Experts say Russian military aid would enrage South Korea but question if it would retaliate by sending arms to Ukraine
October 20, 2023
US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, soliciting child porn
US Army charges Travis King with eight violations of military law following his release from two-month detention in DPRK
October 20, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets Russia’s top diplomat in Pyongyang
Sergei Lavrov said he discussed intensifying political and economic ties with his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui
October 19, 2023
Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade
Imagery suggests sanctioned Lady R docked at Rason, after US alleged port facilitated arms deal between DPRK and Russia
October 19, 2023
North Korean nukes ‘interconnected’ with Hamas and Russia threats: ROK officials
Speakers at Seoul defense forum call for cooperation on global threats, but voice doubt DPRK will denuclearize
October 18, 2023
China accuses Canadian plane of ‘intruding’ during North Korea sanctions mission
Beijing’s claim comes after Ottawa said Chinese jets harassed its surveillance aircraft in international airspace
October 18, 2023
What the North Korean military has learned from Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel
Experts say DPRK will note how militants exploited vulnerabilities but stress Hamas is pursuing very different goals
October 17, 2023
Nuclear-capable US bomber to land at ROK base in show of force to North Korea
Arrival of B-52 seeks to ‘reassure’ South Koreans about joint deterrence against DPRK threats, expert says
October 16, 2023
Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
NK Pro analysis also shows at least 2 other ships involved in operation, appearing to back up US claims of weapons sales
October 16, 2023
