Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence
Pentagon says ROK can continue to count on Washington’s nuclear umbrella and US troops in the region
In a conflict with North Korea, the South has much more to lose
The DPRK cares little about dead soldiers, but there will be nationwide outrage in ROK if tensions turn to skirmishes
Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase
Remarks likely seek to pressure US to strengthen nuclear umbrella amid concerns about alliances’ defenses, experts say
US backs Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities to counter North Korea
Foreign and defense officials reaffirm extended deterrence and cooperation with South Korea in annual security meeting
US nuke delivery systems to play big role in joint drills with ROK: Yoon
President repeats Seoul’s desire to have say in extended deterrence as Seoul announces slew of exercises in 2023
Possible drone spotted near DMZ, weeks after North Korean incursion
NK News observed aircraft from border observatory on Tuesday, raising questions about flights in sensitive military area
US keeping ‘close eye’ on North Korean chemical and biological weapons
Defense department comments come as Washington prepares to release major posture review on countering such weapons
North Korea builds replica of Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square on Chinese border
Renovated Sinuiju Square features copies of capital’s buildings and propaganda signs and could be used for parades
Activist says he will send drones into North Korea carrying anti-regime leaflets
Park Sang-hak tells NK News drones are on ‘standby,’ weeks after DPRK’s unmanned aerial vehicle breached Seoul airspace
How North Korea’s drones increase risk of inter-Korean conflict – Ep. 270
The NK News team discusses DPRK drones flying over Seoul, missile engine tests, the end-of-year plenum and more
