Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Yoon hires hawkish ex-defense minister whom North Korea wanted killed
Kim Kwang-jin tapped as deputy head of new committee on ensuring ‘overwhelming’ responses to DPRK threats
South Korea tests precision missile aimed at countering North Korean artillery
ROK military says launch paves way for mass production of tactical missile, even as development continues on upgrade
How a neglected North Korea report offers a path forward for US policy
William Perry’s review still holds vital lessons on engaging the DPRK as it is, not how Washington wishes it to be
Yoon’s first year: How the president has embraced a hardline North Korea policy
Diplomacy has taken a backseat to deterrence and sharp rhetoric, with Yoon set to stay the course for foreseeable future
The bumpy road ahead for inter-Korean relations – Ep. 288
Andrei Lankov discusses how North Korea’s rapid weapons advances have brought it closer to goal of unifying peninsula
Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles
Two sides will link systems via US military in line with efforts to bolster trilateral security cooperation, source says
US, ROK must not prioritize defense at expense of diplomacy with North Korea
Allies’ focus on deterrence and sanctions only fuels tit-for-tat actions and makes peninsula a more dangerous place
Seoul says Japan could be included in US-ROK nuclear planning, then backtracks
North Korea took backseat to other issues at South Korea-Japan summit, though both leaders emphasized nuclear deterrence
Burkina Faso leader says country wants ‘more weapons’ from North Korea
Ibrahim Traoré says military still using DPRK arms imported in 1985, pushing to revive security ties after recent coup
US invited ROK and Japanese admirals aboard nuclear submarine, new photos show
Expert says tour of USS Maine aimed to promote ‘trilateral mindset’ as US seeks coalition to counter North Korea
