Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Talk is growing about Seoul going nuclear. But experts warn of costs involved.
North Korean threats and uncertainty about US are driving debate as South Korea seeks greater control over its defense
Emerging North Korean threats in cyber and outer space – Ep. 246
Cho Dongyoun talks unmanned aerial vehicles, DPRK battlefield tactics, South Korean defenses and more
North Korea able to hit Japan with nuclear weapons, white paper warns
Tokyo defense ministry’s annual report lists DPRK as key threat, mentions counterstrike capabilities for first time
US, South Korea to hold large-scale military exercises from late August: Seoul
Allies rename summer drills as they seek to ‘normalize’ training downscaled in recent years, ROK defense minister says
This time, China likely won’t care (much) about a North Korean nuclear test
Beijing has pressured Pyongyang in past, but changed situation suggest seventh test may even serve China’s interests
North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
Major construction on ski slope and at Samjiyon Airport suggests country preparing for foreign or domestic tourists
Seoul calls repatriation of North Korean fishermen ‘crime against humanity’
Presidential office vows to investigate after photos show one man resisting handover, as 2019 case erupts into scandal
North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery
Activity ramps up at Sohae satellite launch complex after Kim Jong Un ordered large-scale upgrades in March
North Korea blames ‘alien things’ for COVID-19 outbreak – NKNews Podcast Ep. 244
The NK News team discusses anti-DPRK balloon launches, trilateral military drills, tactical nuke deployments and more
South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties
Tokyo free to seek relation reset with Seoul after election win, but militarization push could derail cooperation
