Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea claims ROK military used west coast island for drone incursion
DPRK defense ministry repeats threat of attacks on South Korea in case airspace violated in future
North Korean troops already in combat zones bordering Ukraine, Kyiv says
Statement comes as Putin acknowledges allegations of DPRK deployment for first time, dismissing concerns
How Russia’s manpower dilemma is driving North Korean troop deployment
Moscow needs soldiers for war of attrition but fears backlash to draft, giving Pyongyang an opportunity to capitalize
North Korea building concrete wall on eastern inter-Korean border, photos show
Barrier stands at least 13 feet tall and stretches 1/3 mile, in potential preview of plans to fortify DMZ
More Western tech found in North Korean missile used in strike on Ukraine
Analysts uncover parts from US and Europe in debris from Russian attack, underlining DPRK’s success in evading sanctions
US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims
Washington says it still seeks clarity about whether troops will fight in Ukraine but warns of consequences if they do
Ukraine urges North Korean soldiers to surrender, promising food and shelter
Korean-language appeals target DPRK troops deployed to Russia, which experts say could be vulnerable to psyops
North Korea’s admission of drone incursion exposes glaring gaps in air defenses
DPRK has focused on countering missiles and aircraft at expense of drone defenses and could look to Russia to plug holes
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia in last 2 months: Seoul
Defense Intelligence Agency says 200 DPRK factories operating at max capacity to produce arms for export and stockpiles
North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says
Kyiv predicts first units could arrive in Russia’s Kursk as early as Wednesday, as president seeks global support
