Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea tests ‘explosive power’ of new ballistic missile
Kim Jong Un again blames ‘outside forces’ pushing development of Hwasong variant along with an upgraded cruise missile
September 19, 2024
USFK commander nominee calls DPRK weapons program main challenge to peninsula
Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson stressed urgency of North Korean threat and vowed to uphold military readiness
September 18, 2024
How US absolutism on North Korean nukes endangers its nonproliferation goals
Refusal to consider anything short of complete denuclearization is increasing pressure on South Korea to go nuclear
September 18, 2024
North Korea fires ‘ballistic missiles’ marking second launch in less than a week
ROK says projectiles were short-range ballistic missiles fired in northeast direction from South Pyongan Province
September 18, 2024
Guards held guns over soldiers to protect Kim Jong Un in sign of security fears
SWAT-like personnel at live-fire special ops drill suggest North Korean leader boosted security in case of rogue attack
September 17, 2024
North Korea’s secret uranium enrichment site, a Swedish return and more
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses Kim Jong Un’s centrifuge inspection, upcoming SPA meeting and more trash balloons
September 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training
September 16, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s uranium enrichment inspection may have little to do with US
Experts divided on purpose of visit, citing domestic priorities, deterrence and US election as potential drivers
September 16, 2024
North Korean arms shipments to Russia are Ukraine’s ‘worst problem,’ Kyiv says
Spy chief says DPRK weapons ‘really make a difference’ on front lines, day after top Russian official meets Kim Jong Un
September 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s tour of secret uranium enrichment site sends nuclear message to US
Rare glimpse into WMD program showcases North Korea’s ability to expand arsenal, and its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status
September 13, 2024
