Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
US builds new radar to detect ballistic, hypersonic missiles from Indo-Pacific
Completion of radar in Alaska follows recent North Korean missile tests, as US notes ‘rogue’ state targeting it
Kim Jong Un demands military improve its education system at major event
North Korea’s top brass gathered for the ‘Conference of Military Educators’ in Pyongyang over the weekend
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 to November 30
Not just North Korea: Washington eyes expanded role for US-ROK alliance
US, South Korea reportedly agree to find ways to ‘enhance regional security cooperation’ as US seeks to contain China
South Korea passes record defense budget, floats funds for new aircraft carrier
Highest-ever defense budget in also includes funding for nuclear defense, helicopters and artillery interception
US and South Korea to update war plans to deter evolving North Korean threats
Two sides will also conduct assessment next fall for transfer of wartime operational control, defense chiefs say
US to maintain military posture in South Korea to deter DPRK, Chinese threats
Pentagon announces ‘no changes’ after global posture review, as expert say US eyes expanded role for USFK
Tokyo submits record defense budget to counter threats from North Korea, China
$6.8 billion extra budget includes spending to enhance missile defense as Kishida warns of DPRK’s weapons development
ROK presidential candidates slam North Korea on anniversary of Yeonpyeong attack
Yoon Seok-youl and Lee Jae-myung condemn provocation on 11th anniversary of deadly shelling of South Korean island
