Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law
Move comes as DPRK deploys troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, though Pyongyang has yet to ratify agreement
November 11, 2024
South Korea tests precision strike missile in response to North Korean ICBM
Test of Hyunmoo-II ballistic missile demonstrates ROK’s ability to carry out precision strikes, military says
November 8, 2024
Time almost up for North Korea’s plan to launch 3 military satellites in 2024
Kim Jong Un likely upbeat about launch plans despite odds of missing goal, possibly due to prospect of Russian help
November 8, 2024
What Donald Trump’s return means for North Korea and Kim Jong Un
The NK News team discusses personal diplomacy between the two leaders, prospects for denuclearization and US-ROK ties
November 8, 2024
Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions
Statement comes as Zelensky says DPRK troops have already suffered losses in Kursk after entering combat against Ukraine
November 8, 2024
Trump voices concern about North Korean ‘provocations’ in phone call with Yoon
South Korean president says Trump expressed interest in DPRK issues, amid attention on if he’ll seek to restart talks
November 7, 2024
Russian military jet visits North Korea amid troop deployment to Kursk
Expert says short stopover in Pyongyang likely shuttled military personnel as allies ramp up cooperation against Ukraine
November 7, 2024
Pro-Russia hackers attack ROK over response to North Korean troop dispatch
NoName057(16) claims responsibility for DDoS attacks on South Korean websites, criticizing Seoul’s threat to arm Ukraine
November 7, 2024
ROK conducts missile interception drill to bolster defenses against North Korea
Expert says exercise is strategic move following DPRK’s recent launches of new ICBM and short-range missiles
November 6, 2024
Donald Trump wins US election, setting stage for North Korea policy shift
Victory marks return to power of president who held two summits with Kim Jong Un, but unclear if DPRK open to diplomacy
November 6, 2024
