Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Kim Jong Un leads salvo missile launch in first test of ‘nuclear trigger’ system
North Korea blames US-ROK air force drills for raising tensions in report on test of command and control over nukes
April 23, 2024
South Korea’s air force to retire key assets that defend against North Korea
Government also announced beginning of Chungmu training to bolster preparedness for war scenario with DPRK
April 22, 2024
New work underway at DPRK space launch site but Seoul says liftoff not imminent
Satellite imagery shows construction on installation next to launchpad at Sohae Satellite Launching Center
April 22, 2024
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: Seoul
Launch comes days after reported cruise and anti-aircraft missile tests from DPRK west coast
April 22, 2024
North Korea launched cruise and anti-aircraft missiles on Friday: State media
First such tests since February come amid joint US-ROK air force drills, though leader Kim Jong Un not reported present
April 20, 2024
Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack
Like Tehran, the DPRK has a diverse arsenal of drones and missiles, raising questions about whether ROK is prepared
April 17, 2024
The ups and downs of negotiating with North Koreans – Ep. 338
Retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Trimble recounts his work engaging with DPRK officers at Panmunjom
April 17, 2024
North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns
Expert says Pyongyang’s reported adoption of CRISPR suggests DPRK is taking ‘relatively new approach’ to biowarfare
April 16, 2024
US, ROK and Japan hold joint drill on countering North Korean submarine missiles
American aircraft carrier joins two-day trilateral exercise that also trained to block transportation of WMDs at sea
April 12, 2024
Biden backs Japan’s push for summit with North Korea in talks with Kishida
US and Japanese leaders also unveiled plans to bolster joint deterrence, while hailing trilateral cooperation with Seoul
April 11, 2024
