Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea launches more trash balloons after ROK turns on border loudspeakers
Seoul responds by resuming ‘full-fledged’ propaganda broadcasts at inter-Korean border
July 21, 2024
Seoul turns on propaganda loudspeakers over latest North Korean balloon launch
South Korean military broadcasts propaganda at inter-Korean border for second time in six years
July 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties
Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital
July 19, 2024
North Korea launches suspected trash balloons toward South, first since June
Launch follows warnings that ROK would pay ‘dear price’ for continued anti-DPRK leafleting by activists
July 18, 2024
North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school
Authorities confirm death of 64-year-old Kim Kum Chol, the name of a university president leading delegation to Moscow
July 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says
South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning
July 17, 2024
Why an ROK lawmaker floated military strikes on North Korean balloon launches
The proposal has raised concerns about escalation risks, but experts say both sides know the option is unrealistic
July 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push
July 16, 2024
First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks
Travis King had been set to appear in military court on Tuesday on charges of desertion and soliciting child porn
July 16, 2024
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now
July 15, 2024
