Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
How NATO’s expansion to Asia risks playing into North Korea’s hand
South Korea stands to gain from cooperation with alliance, but DPRK can use shift to bolster ties with China and Russia
Kim Jong Un tours two military factories, emphasizes modern naval capabilities
Amid speculation of North Korean arms sales to Russia, leader continues recent trend of weapons factory visits
North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear attack’ in response to US-ROK drills
Launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles aimed at warning enemies of ‘real nuclear crisis,’ state media says
North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS
Test comes days after US, ROK and other allies conclude large-scale Ulchi Freedom Shield drills
US and South Korea practice precision bombing of North Korean military targets
Air drills on taking out cruise missiles and artillery seek to deter ‘rash provocations’ by DPRK, expert says
How unification ministry overhaul could entrench militaristic North Korea policy
Experts raise concerns about eliminating departments focused on inter-Korean peace, though some call changes necessary
US, ROK and Japan impose sanctions on North Korean satellite and drone programs
Expert says designations appear aimed at highlighting countries’ trilateral security cooperation against DPRK threats
North Korea in August 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s foreign policy failures have left the entire peninsula worse off
North Korea had no backup after talks with US collapsed and has not pursued options that could help end its isolation
