Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Increased emphasis on unmanned aerial vehicles planned
Party statement calls for emphasis on lightweight, unmanned weapons systems
State media reveals images of new naval vessel
Advanced ship design likely a series of prototypes, rather than a demonstration of current capabilities
N. Korea flaunts new ship with advanced missile capability
Anti-ship missile exercise sheds more light on modernizing navy
State media highlights test launch of anti-ship missile
North Korea reveals more about its Kh-35 derivative, boasts of deterrent capability
Military drills and leadership changes top agenda in January
Winter training keeps military affairs in spotlight; Kim’s sister increasingly prominent
DPRK, Iran strong partners in missile tech – Middle East experts
Tehran and Pyongyang collaborated, built better missile programs, present similar threats
Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion
N. Korea implementing plan to expand airport, support growing economic activity in region
December: Military drills, political anniversaries; reviewing elite changes in 2014
Month of December, year of 2014 follow patterns of Kim consolidating power since becoming leader in 2011
N. Korea makes more military leadership changes
Two officers assume new senior leadership roles, new air force commander elevated in rank
North Korea and Libya: friendship through artillery
As war tears through Libya products of old bond with N. Korea continue to appear
