Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea launches barrage of balloons toward South for second straight day
Launch of suspected ‘filth balloons’ follows Seoul’s decision to resume loudspeaker broadcasts near inter-Korean border
June 9, 2024
Seoul resumes propaganda broadcasts after more North Korean balloon launches
National Security Council authorized loudspeaker use near border after DPRK sent some 330 balloons south on Saturday
June 9, 2024
North Korea launches trash balloons toward South Korea: ROK military
New wave of DPRK balloons is likely a response to defector-activists’ latest launches of anti-regime leaflets and cash
June 9, 2024
North Korea urges children to provide weapons to boost country’s military power
Expert says directive targeting DPRK youth highlights regime’s will to use all available resources to achieve objectives
June 7, 2024
North Korea clears land at six locations inside DMZ, satellite imagery shows
Experts say land clearing is likely aimed at bolstering defense with one section crossing military demarcation line
June 7, 2024
Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise
In an interview with NK News, Choi Jong-kun talks recent inter-Korean tension and DPRK engagement going forward
June 7, 2024
Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South
Vladimir Putin defended DPRK’s nukes and expressed ‘appreciation’ to Seoul for not delivering weapons to Ukraine
June 6, 2024
North Korea clearing land inside DMZ in possible armistice violation: Imagery
Construction near east coast may be part of DPRK’s efforts to strengthen border in line with tougher stance toward South
June 5, 2024
US B-1B drops bombs in joint drills with South Korea for first time in 7 years
Show of force toward North Korea with precision bombs comes amid heightened border tensions after DPRK balloon launches
June 5, 2024
Biden says North Korea is not a greater threat now than it has been in past
US president chastises Trump for not reaching denuclearization deal, promotes efforts to boost trilateral cooperation
June 5, 2024
