Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea to ‘expel’ US soldier Travis King for ‘illegally’ entering country
State media says American confessed to illegal crossing in July but did not indicate where DPRK will send him
North Korean envoy tells UN that Korean Peninsula on brink of nuclear war
Kim Song blames US but also calls for climate change action, in likely effort to position itself as engaged member state
Defense minister nominee vows to end 2018 military agreement with North Korea
At hearing, Shin Won-sik says deal benefits DPRK more than South Korea but apologizes for past controversial remarks
Driving change in North Korea through people, not the regime – Ep. 308
Sokeel Park of Liberty in North Korea discusses need to focus more on DPRK citizens and not just country’s nukes
North Korea faces daunting challenge in modernizing its archaic naval fleet
Deployment of nuclear arms and a few new ships can’t overcome antiquated technology and decades of poor defense planning
Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight
VIP plane makes 2nd trip to Pyongyang since August amid speculation over weapons deals and ahead of Russian FM’s visit
Seoul hosts first military parade in decade in show of force against North Korea
South Korean weapons rolled through downtown for event that experts say aimed to reassure citizens about DPRK threats
Yoon says South Korea could ‘end North Korea regime’ as ROK shows off weapons
President emphasizes joint efforts with US to deter DPRK use of nuclear weapons in speech at military event
‘Two-way’ North Korea-Russia ties threaten global peace, Blinken says
US Secretary of State warns DPRK seeks help with missile program in exchange for aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine
US, ROK launch joint naval drills in response to North Korean subs and missiles
Anti-submarine and ‘gunfire support drills’ follow DPRK’s unveiling of new nuclear sub and attempted satellite launches
