Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
Revival of construction on largest naval base on east coast underscores push to revamp navy and deploy new warships
North Korean trash barrage extends to fifth day, launching over 1200 balloons
One balloon caused fire near border, raising concerns about threats to property as DPRK looks to stoke social division
For North Korea, arms sales to Russia are just start of its proliferation plans
Increased DPRK weapons production opens opportunities to find new buyers, a problem the West cannot afford to ignore
North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development
Twelve-axle missile launch vehicle appears during Kim Jong Un visit to factory
Kim Jong Un orders construction of new navy base for ‘large, modern’ vessels
North Korea continues expanding facilities and assets to increase warfighting capabilities in maritime domain
Seoul’s new defense chief warns North Korea ‘provocations’ will lead to its end
South Korea’s defense policy is unlikely to change under Kim Yong-hyun’s leadership, according to expert
Seoul installs anti-drone system to quickly respond to North Korean incursions
‘Integrated’ system is much more effective than previous one, says expert, and comes in response to DPRK drone incursion
North Korea launches hundreds of trash balloons for second straight day
South Korean military says it detected 260 balloons from Thursday night, marking 14th barrage this year
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide
US, ROK condemn North Korea’s ‘reckless’ behavior along inter-Korean border
Joint statement issued after extended deterrence meeting warns DPRK actions risk ‘inadvertent escalation’