Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea marks Korean War ‘victory’ with goose-stepping soldiers but no nukes
Kim Jong Un pays tribute to veterans at scaled-down celebrations, but Chinese envoy appears to skip the festivities
July 29, 2024
ROK, Japan, US sign deal to ‘institutionalize’ military ties against North Korea
Expert says lack of formal treaty could jeopardize cooperation despite effort to protect against leadership changes
July 29, 2024
Seoul investigating leak of secret military agents’ identities to North Korea
South Korea reportedly recalled some personnel due to breach, amid growing scrutiny of ROK intel operations
July 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods
State media says city of Sinuiju on China border hit by heavy rains, prompting helicopter rescue operation
July 29, 2024
North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage
July 26, 2024
North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales
July 25, 2024
North Korean trash balloon caught fire after landing on rooftop, Seoul says
South Korean military suggests timer attached to balloon caused fire amid concerns about dangers of DPRK launches
July 25, 2024
BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds
Border broadcasts feature news, weather, music and more, but sharp criticism of Kim Jong Un risks inciting DPRK response
July 24, 2024
North Korean trash balloon lands inside South Korean presidential compound
ROK authorities say contents posed no danger after Pyongyang carries out 10th balloon barrage to date
July 24, 2024
ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses what South Korea is broadcasting over the border in response to DPRK trash balloons
July 23, 2024
