Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Bending the rules: How Russia could justify helping North Korea’s space program
Moscow may try to reinterpret UN sanctions to make good on offer of aid, though experts say their cooperation has limits
September 14, 2023
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet
September 14, 2023
At cosmodrome, Kim Jong Un and Putin set stage for greater confrontation with US
Distrust remains an obstacle, but summit showed Russia will ignore sanctions to build ties around anti-Americanism
September 14, 2023
North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour
Two sides pledged to improve ties to ‘new heights’ after summit at space launch facility, DPRK state media reports
September 14, 2023
Lessons from four decades shaping US policy on North Korea – Ep. 306
Sydney Seiler discusses his work as a negotiator and intelligence officer, plus Kim Jong Un travels to Russia
September 13, 2023
How Russian help could enable North Korea’s space program to finally lift off
Experts say Putin-Kim summit at spaceport shows Russia could provide technical support and even launch DPRK satellites
September 13, 2023
North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival
Satellite imagery shows construction on runway, but expert says still unclear if Pukchang Airbase could host new drones
September 13, 2023
Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un at spaceport, offers to help build satellites
Kremlin confirms North Korean leader visiting Cosmodrome Vostochny in Russian Far East after train trip from Pyongyang
September 13, 2023
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as Kim Jong Un visits Russia for summit
South Korean military says DPRK fired two short-range missiles, in first launches while leader out of country
September 13, 2023
Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms
State media says North Korean leader left Pyongyang via private train on Sunday after US warns against weapons deal
September 12, 2023
