Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
What BTS’ Jin can expect from front-line military service at North Korean border
Former soldiers say serving on DPRK’s doorstep can be exhausting, but also recall things they enjoyed about army life
Why Japan’s ability to detect North Korean missiles may be better than it seems
Errant warning about ICBM overflight and conflicting assessments have raised concerns that are likely misplaced
US, ROK discuss nuclear posture amid ‘severe’ situation with North Korea: Seoul
Washington reaffirms it will defend South Korea with ‘nuclear’ options as DPRK continues burst of missile testing
North Korea threatens ‘stronger’ military response to US-ROK-Japan cooperation
Foreign minister slams recent trilateral summit and US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence to its regional allies
Strategic escalation: Why North Korea and US-ROK alliance keep upping the ante
Both sides are pursuing goals that drive tit-for-tat cycle, though neither wants to push tensions to point of no return
Not even Joe Biden is convinced China can rein in North Korea
President warns Xi of increased military presence if DPRK tests nuke, but unclear if China wants to or can pressure DPRK
The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
Yoon In-Joo discuss maritime conflict, the role that coasts play in the DPRK economy, fish prices and more
EXPLAINER: Charting every North Korean missile launch of an unrelenting campaign
NK Pro analysis reveals clear patterns in how DPRK has timed activities and statements against US-ROK drills
US, ROK, Japan call for ‘resolute’ global response to North Korean missiles
US official says Biden to warn China that US will boost military presence in region if DPRK keeps up weapons program
Why North Korea’s air force struggles to keep up, despite numerical advantages
DPRK’s Soviet-era fleet in desperate need of modernization, but experts say costs involved may be too big to overcome
