Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production
DPRK tested new main battle tank and missile launchers near Kusong factory in sign construction was tied to development
How a secret plot to assassinate North Korea’s leader spiraled out of control
South Korea enlisted criminals to seek revenge for attempt to kill president, only for plan to end in bloodshed in Seoul
North Korea insists it is ‘responsible nuclear state,’ slams US nuke policy
Expert says rare statement by DPRK mission repeats familiar grievances and dovetails with Russian and Chinese positions
Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles
Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent
UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King
It remains unclear if DPRK has sent substantive response, as UNC and US offer scant and sometimes conflicting details
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
South Korea to hold nationwide evacuation drill against North Korean air raids
All residents will be required to seek shelter during Aug. 23 exercise, the first in 6 years
Timeline: From a US soldier’s border crossing to North Korea’s military parade
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 - July 31
Russian military plane flies to North Korea days after Shoigu visit
Flight-tracking data and satellite imagery suggest Moscow dispatched team to Pyongyang in follow-up to last week’s trip
North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
Imagery suggests test sought to troubleshoot launch vehicle that failed in late May, amid renovations at spaceport