Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square
May 9 parade gives allies a chance to flaunt military ties over Ukraine War, and could even see Kim Jong Un visit Moscow
How North Korea has capitalized when South’s leaders declare martial law
DPRK turned unrest to its advantage in 70s and 80s, shining light on how it could respond to Yoon’s aborted decree
South Korean defense chief steps down after president’s martial law debacle
Kim Yong-hyun’s exit appears aimed at deflecting blame and leaves Yoon without a top official for North Korea policy
ROK officials for North Korea policy resign en masse after martial law debacle
Foreign, unification and defense ministers among ROK Korean Cabinet members who offered to step down amid public outcry
Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Yoon’s actions raise concerns about joint security posture, alliance management and ROK’s commitment to democratic norms
Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
South Korean leader could see an inter-Korean clash as a way to hold onto power, though Pyongyang might not play along
Examining the fallout from Yoon Suk-yeol’s shocking declaration of martial law
NK News and Korea Pro unpack the South Korean leader’s decision and how North Korea could exploit the political unrest
North Korea yet to react to South Korean president’s short-lived martial law
ROK military says no ‘unusual’ movements from DPRK amid concerns that Pyongyang could take advantage of political crisis
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula
South Korean leader’s declaration risks triggering domestic unrest, while opening door to North Korean escalation
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024