Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why Kim Jong Un might want to discuss weapons sales with Putin – Ep. 305
The NK News team discusses North Korea-Russia military cooperation, US-ROK drills, DPRK easing border controls and more
September 6, 2023
What to make of reports that Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for summit with Putin
Experts disagree on if Russia needs North Korean arms but say both sides seek to counter US-ROK military cooperation
September 5, 2023
Russia likely proposed military drills with North Korea and China, NIS says
ROK intelligence agency also claims Pyongyang instructed spies in South Korea to oppose Fukushima water release
September 5, 2023
Simulated cruise missile strike shows off North Korea’s tactical nuke playbook
While unclear if missiles are fully nuclear capable, DPRK has left little doubt it could use smaller nukes in conflict
September 5, 2023
North Korean military drills with China and Russia would be ‘appropriate’: Envoy
Moscow’s ambassador to DPRK endorses drills as response to US-ROK exercises, says sanctions don’t affect bilateral ties
September 4, 2023
How NATO’s expansion to Asia risks playing into North Korea’s hand
South Korea stands to gain from cooperation with alliance, but DPRK can use shift to bolster ties with China and Russia
September 4, 2023
Kim Jong Un tours two military factories, emphasizes modern naval capabilities
Amid speculation of North Korean arms sales to Russia, leader continues recent trend of weapons factory visits
September 3, 2023
North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills
Launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles aimed at warning enemies of ‘real nuclear crisis,’ state media says
September 3, 2023
North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS
Test comes days after US, ROK and other allies conclude large-scale Ulchi Freedom Shield drills
September 2, 2023
US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says
September 1, 2023
