Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea clears land at six locations inside DMZ, satellite imagery shows
Experts say land clearing is likely aimed at bolstering defense with one section crossing military demarcation line
June 7, 2024
Architect of 2018 military agreement with North Korea reflects on deal’s demise
In an interview with NK News, Choi Jong-kun talks recent inter-Korean tension and DPRK engagement going forward
June 7, 2024
Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South
Vladimir Putin defended DPRK’s nukes and expressed ‘appreciation’ to Seoul for not delivering weapons to Ukraine
June 6, 2024
North Korea clearing land inside DMZ in possible armistice violation: Imagery
Construction near east coast may be part of DPRK’s efforts to strengthen border in line with tougher stance toward South
June 5, 2024
US B-1B drops bombs in joint drills with South Korea for first time in 7 years
Show of force toward North Korea with precision bombs comes amid heightened border tensions after DPRK balloon launches
June 5, 2024
Biden says North Korea is not a greater threat now than it has been in past
US president chastises Trump for not reaching denuclearization deal, promotes efforts to boost trilateral cooperation
June 5, 2024
Why it may take a crisis to unlock the US-North Korea nuclear stalemate
In interview, former US adviser Frank Aum outlines dangers of waiting to engage and need for ‘unconventional’ diplomacy
June 5, 2024
What South Koreans think about North Korea’s barrage of trash balloons
Ordinary citizens express confusion at DPRK actions, while emphasizing need for Seoul to protect people from harm
June 4, 2024
Seoul deploys border loudspeakers after scrapping military deal with North Korea
South Korea says it will resume all border military operations suspended under Comprehensive Military Agreement
June 4, 2024
North Korean trash balloons, Kim Yo Jong snark and Seoul’s loudspeaker threats
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s waste barrage and how South Korea might retaliate
June 4, 2024
