Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
Freedom Shield will feature live-fire exercises on shooting down DPRK cruise missiles but not training near border
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term
State media review: North Korea slams US ‘air pirates’ for raising risk of war
An in-depth analysis of spy flight complaints, criticism of US over Gaza, the Day of the Shining Star and more
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia
A North Korean invasion is no longer unthinkable. But it’s still unlikely.
Robert Carlin and Siegfried Hecker’s warning of war has Washington fretting as the DPRK prepares long-term for conflict
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
Location of missile test revealed as megayacht arrives at North Korean leader’s beach mansion this week
Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
But DPRK leader’s sister caveated statement as being her ‘personal views,’ adding conditions Tokyo must first meet
North Korea preparing for ‘quantum leap’ in weapons production: Kim Jong Un
Leader praises innovation and productivity during recent armament tour, calls for even greater output as tensions rise
