Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Japan-based U.S. Global Hawk drones to monitor North Korea and China
Drones will fill regional reconnaissance gaps, support interests of America’s Asian allies
Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
Aesthetic changes, media attention, and Kim’s flying habits have propaganda use for air services
April full of personnel changes, military events
Ascension of Hwang Pyong So to No. 2 slot caps month full of leadership transitions
Densely populated S. Korea makes military defense difficult – expert
Nuclear-armed, fully staffed North Korean military should not be taken lightly, defense strategist says
North Korea emphasizes air force around Day of the Sun
Regime seeks to remind people of air force’s relevance, build institutional confidence
The contradictions of Dresden
Park’s position on joint military drills, denuclearization doom her proposal
Military Foundation Day shows regime’s commitment to armed forces
Public holiday primarily propaganda to maintain military loyalty, national pride
Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping
The informal economy means young people have other options for success
Political shuffling continues amid heightened military activity in March
Officials close to Kim, including his sister, continue rising in power and influence in regime
Crashed drones reveal state of North’s drone program
Though unsophisticated, N. Korean UAVs useful for reconnaissance and observation