Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why it may take a crisis to unlock the US-North Korea nuclear stalemate
In interview, former US adviser Frank Aum outlines dangers of waiting to engage and need for ‘unconventional’ diplomacy
What South Koreans think about North Korea’s barrage of trash balloons
Ordinary citizens express confusion at DPRK actions, while emphasizing need for Seoul to protect people from harm
Seoul deploys border loudspeakers after scrapping military deal with North Korea
South Korea says it will resume all border military operations suspended under Comprehensive Military Agreement
North Korean trash balloons, Kim Yo Jong snark and Seoul’s loudspeaker threats
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s waste barrage and how South Korea might retaliate
On warship, Dutch military chiefs sound alarm over North Korea-Russia arms trade
Leaders stress global security is interconnected aboard Dutch frigate in Busan on DPRK sanctions monitoring mission
Russian government VIP jet lands in North Korea as two sides plan Putin visit
Unannounced flight by plane used by top officials could be related to summit prep or military and space cooperation
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31, 2024
US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats
Freedom Edge exercise and tabletop drills come as countries also draft plans for new trilateral ‘coordinating mechanism’
Seoul to suspend inter-Korean military pact over North Korean trash balloons
Proposal would enable military drills and propaganda broadcasts near border, after DPRK withdrew from deal last year
