Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
In first of two-part series, NK Pro lays out what to expect from North Korea in year ahead, and potential black swans
January 9, 2025
Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
Expert delves into DPRK-Russia cooperation, Pyongyang’s ties with Beijing and when Westerners will be able to return
January 9, 2025
US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response
Security Council divisions again apparent as Russia defends Pyongyang and blames Washington for tensions
January 9, 2025
Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine
Video shows soldier describing Koksan self-propelled gun as ‘gift from Kim Jong Un’ as Russia faces depleted stocks
January 8, 2025
Forced to fight: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia abuses human rights
Experts say 12K soldiers waging war against Ukraine are both violators and victims, acting under undefiable orders
January 7, 2025
North Korea’s upgraded hypersonic missile, and the year-end party plenum
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks the first launch of 2025, Kim Jong Un’s new year’s appearance and false flag accusations
January 7, 2025
North Korea pushes to perfect hypersonic tech with first missile launch of 2025
Test of composite materials and guidance systems offers new insights into Kim Jong Un’s ambitions for advanced weapons
January 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un says ‘world cannot ignore’ North Korea’s improved hypersonic missile
Intermediate-range missile test on Monday meant as warning to 'hostile forces,' as top US diplomat held talks in Seoul
January 7, 2025
Blinken raises alarm about North Korea-Russia space ties on final trip to Seoul
Top US diplomat also signals ‘serious’ concern about Yoon martial law, while praising efforts to reinforce alliance
January 6, 2025
Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade
New construction for road link over Tumen River comes after Moscow approved funding last month
January 6, 2025
