Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why Kim Jong Un is paying unprecedented tribute to a late military official
North Korea has honored Hyon Chol Hae in ways usually reserved for Kim family, with leader even kneeling at his grave
ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack
New ship carries bigger guns and advanced anti-sub technology as ROK navy expands deterrence efforts at sea
North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills
State media slams allies for raising nuclear tensions with joint military drills and strategic asset deployments
South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack
School and offices join first such defense drills in six years, as Seoul looks to improve civic response capabilities
Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
Leader frames satellite as priority for ‘self-defense’ against US and ROK, making first reported appearance in a month
ROK tech for defending against North Korea lags years behind US, report finds
Defense ministry says missile defenses and precision strike assets not yet at same level in wide-ranging assessment
North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
Buildings visible in satellite imagery and sensitive location near Kim mausoleum point to military or government purpose
US looks to expand missile defenses in Guam to counter North Korean advances
Defense officials say ‘360-degree layered defense’ seeks to protect against cruise, ballistic and hypersonic threats
North Korea slams Japan-NATO ‘military nexus’ amid talk of new liaison office
State media says US seeks to expand NATO as part of ‘anti-China’ push, echoing Chinese and Russian talking points
North Korea appears to start major training for next military parade: Imagery
Hundreds of likely army trucks spotted at parade training grounds ahead of Korean War anniversary in July
