Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
What the North Korean Red Guards’ new toys reveal about military modernization
Appearance of army weapons at paramilitary parade may be sign DPRK is producing new designs for its regular forces
September 18, 2023
North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia
Kim Jong Un spent final day touring animal feed factory and local university before boarding train for Pyongyang
September 18, 2023
Russia gifts drones and supplies to North Korea in likely sanctions violation
Reported weapons exchange during Kim Jong Un’s trip falls short of US predictions but may just be a first step
September 17, 2023
North Korea to bolster ‘cooperation’ with Russian army, defense chief says
Two sides continue high-level meetings but yet to comment on possible weapons exchange
September 17, 2023
Russian defense chief shows North Korean leader hypersonic ‘dagger’ missile
Sergei Shoigu guides Kim Jong Un through litany of strategic and other assets as possible transaction looms
September 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un says Russian aircraft can ‘overwhelm’ external threats: State media
DPRK leader praises Russian air capacity during tour of mass production center as he continues tour of Far East
September 16, 2023
US, ROK demand Russia ‘act responsibly,’ shun North Korea military cooperation
Top officials warn of consequences for sanctions breaches following Kim Jong Un summit with Vladimir Putin
September 15, 2023
US sanctions Russian tied to Wagner Group for assisting North Korean arms sales
Designation targeting Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine comes as Kim Jong Un visits Russia to discuss military cooperation
September 15, 2023
Kim Jong Un tours factory producing advanced fighter jets in Russian Far East
Russia says two sides ‘see potential’ to cooperate on aircraft, as North Korean leader inspects Su-35 and Su-57 jets
September 15, 2023
Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister
Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations
September 14, 2023
