Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
How North Korea’s successful satellite launch could raise tensions in near term
Seoul has suspended military pact and will soon launch own satellite, but will be wary of undermining World Expo bid
November 22, 2023
North Korea’s new spy satellite could prevent conflict, but also abet attacks
Eyes in sky may give DPRK better idea of allied force movements, reducing uncertainty in crisis but improving targeting
November 22, 2023
South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch
Cabinet approved decision on 2018 agreement shortly after DPRK claimed it put military spy satellite in orbit
November 22, 2023
North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’
November 22, 2023
North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military
Launch follows failed attempts in May and August and comes hours ahead of pre-announced window
November 21, 2023
US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul
Expert says warship is not part of US nuclear triad but still demonstrates commitment to protect South Korea
November 21, 2023
North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says
Launch likely to be third attempt to put military spy satellite in orbit after failures in May and August
November 21, 2023
No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes
November 20, 2023
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
November 20, 2023
Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience
November 16, 2023
