Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Back with a bang: North Korea’s missile test is a sign of things to come in 2022
Short-range missile launches present new challenges to existing defense systems, but Kim knows he can get away scot-free
ROK military initially thought border crosser was fleeing to South Korea: JCS
Investigation finds critical errors hindered response, as President Moon Jae-in condemns ‘failure of border operations’
North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea
Test comes days after political event in Pyongyang where Kim Jong Un vowed to continue bolstering weapons capabilities
North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Moon Jae-in vows to keep improving ties with North Korea until end of term
In final New Year’s address, the South Korean president asks the next administration to continue inter-Korean dialogue
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time
Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader
US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War
Beijing may seek to use end-of-war issue to undermine US influence, fueling Washington’s skepticism about an agreement
Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats
The funds are a part of $53.6 billion in defense spending that the cabinet has approved for the next 16 months
Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule
Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches
