Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US, ROK kick off military drills on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean nuke threats
Joint aerial training with F-15K and F-16 jets headlines first day of Freedom Shield large-scale exercises
March 4, 2024
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
March 1, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024
March 1, 2024
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’
March 1, 2024
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
February 29, 2024
Experts contradict Seoul’s claim that North Korean satellite is ‘just orbiting’
Researchers say satellite recently used thrusters to adjust position, demonstrating it is ‘alive’ and functional
February 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
North Korean leader calls for ‘rural industrial revolution’ in speech at ceremony kicking off ‘20x10 policy’
February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
February 28, 2024
Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
Freedom Shield will feature live-fire exercises on shooting down DPRK cruise missiles but not training near border
February 28, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments
February 26, 2024
