Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade
Designation of Russian entities follow sanctions by other Five Eyes members, highlighting coordination over Ukraine war
May 22, 2024
Seoul investigating possible North Korean breach of defense officials’ emails
Cyberattack reportedly compromised over 100 accounts, though ROK says it did not lead to military data leaks
May 21, 2024
North Korea vows to boost nuclear posture after US subcritical nuke test
DPRK slams US for destabilizing global security through no-expolosion experiment, though expert downplays threat
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes
In memoir, Moon Jae-in claims North Korean leader said nukes were only for self-defense despite change of heart since
May 20, 2024
Why even faulty North Korean weapons won’t derail military ties with Russia
Experts say both sides have too much to gain to jeopardize relationship that is ‘stronger than anyone suspected’
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides tactical missile test with ‘autonomous navigation’
North Korean leader also visits another defense factory, warns enemies ‘not to play with fire’
May 18, 2024
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Putin and Xi warned such actions may lead to armed conflict as U.S. and South Korea kick off joint air drills
May 17, 2024
North Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Launch comes after leader Kim Jong Un observed a live-fire test of new precision rockets last week
May 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Expert dismisses Kim’s claim that advances in weapons production are just for national defense as ‘ridiculous excuse’
May 17, 2024
US sanctions five Russian nationals and firms over North Korea arms trade
New measures add to Washington’s efforts to counter growing DPRK-Russia military cooperation and sanctions evasion
May 17, 2024
