Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
South Korea partially suspends North Korea military deal after satellite launch
Cabinet approved decision on 2018 agreement shortly after DPRK claimed it put military spy satellite in orbit
North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’
North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military
Launch follows failed attempts in May and August and comes hours ahead of pre-announced window
US aircraft carrier visits ROK in response to North Korean ‘threats’: Seoul
Expert says warship is not part of US nuclear triad but still demonstrates commitment to protect South Korea
North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says
Launch likely to be third attempt to put military spy satellite in orbit after failures in May and August
No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes
Why North Korea dropped a reference to ‘defending’ Kim Jong Un from constitution
Surprise deletion of phrase introduced in 2019 is sign leader has eliminated perceived military threats to his rule
Nominee to lead ROK military comes out against military pact with North Korea
Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues
The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Deploying nukes in South Korea doesn’t help deter North Korea and would invite responses that undermine US-ROK alliance