Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
In the first of a two-part series, NK Pro journalists give their predictions about what to expect from the DPRK in 2023
How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending
Armed forces and munitions producers compete for resources but also have a shared interest in blocking demilitarization
US, ROK affirm joint planning on DPRK nukes, but no ‘joint nuclear exercises’
White House says allies are on the same page after conflicting statements on nuclear exercises and extended deterrence
Yoon orders top officials to review suspending military deal with North Korea
Seoul has accused DPRK of violating 2018 agreement multiple times in recent months, most recently during drone intrusion
US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says
President appears to contradict Yoon Suk-yeol’s statement that allies planning larger role for Seoul in nuclear planning
Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 1 - December 31
North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
Pak Jong Chon’s removal from top positions hints at dissatisfaction with military units, as over 50 officials reshuffled
ROK military welcomes sharing intel with Japan on North Korean missile launches
Official says cooperation would improve responses, after media report that two sides look to share real-time radar data
Seoul boasts of space vehicle launch as it looks to better surveil North Korea
ROK says last week’s surprise nighttime test was part of efforts to develop space-based reconnaissance capabilities
