Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
Long before Travis King, Panmunjom tours had a history of death and defections
Both North Korea and UN Command use tours to promote their version of history, but sometimes things don’t go to plan
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime
Kim Jong Un issues ‘military action’ plan against South Korea: State media
Images show North Korean leader pointing to map of South at Central Military Commission meeting
Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production
US vows to enforce sanctions after Russian military plane visits North Korea
Washington voices concern about DPRK’s efforts to aid war effort in Ukraine, accuses Moscow of seeking to buy weapons
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