Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea successfully tests interceptor for countering North Korean missiles
Defense ministry says indigenous L-SAM system ‘incapacitated’ target in ‘significant’ step toward bolstering defenses
North Korea slams US-led maritime drills as effort to impose ‘hostile blockade’
Multilateral exercise off Jeju on intercepting WMDs is a ‘declaration of war,’ Pyongyang says
South Korea to hold first military parade in downtown Seoul in 10 years
Plans for Sept. event come as North Korea steps up preparations for own military parade likely set for late July
Photos show new North Korean space rocket likely used ballistic missile engine
State media releases two images showing Chollima-1 rocket taking off from new launchpad before eventual failure
Seoul under fire for issuing ‘wartime alert’ over North Korean satellite launch
Experts say sirens and evacuation warnings don’t reflect real danger and risk eroding public trust in alert system
North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon
Seoul issues ‘wartime alert’ to evacuate over launch, says space launch vehicle splashed down west of ROK
North Korea says it will launch first military spy satellite in June
Top military official says asset needed to monitor ‘dangerous military acts’ of US and ROK, condemning joint drills
New report details North Korea’s tactics to illegally sell firearms abroad
Guide from Swiss organization aims to help governments ‘detect and interdict’ DPRK arms sales that violate sanctions
North Korea protests denial of Dutch visas for women’s football tournament
Statement implies DPRK intended to send team in June, though expert says this doesn’t mean it will ease border controls
Jumping the gun: South Korea’s mixed messaging on Japan and nuke planning talks
A nuclear consulting group between US, ROK and Japan difficult pill to swallow in Seoul despite potential benefits
