North Korean Official Issues Strong Warning to U.S. Over Increasing Tensions
North Korea’s First Vice Foreign Minister, Choe Son Hui, has issued a stern warning to the United States, condemning what she describes as provocative actions and pressure tactics against Pyongyang. Her remarks come amid increasingly strained relations between the two…
Why North Korean Pilots Are Deploying to Russia: A Strategic Shift for Pyongyang’s Air Force
In September, South Korean sources reported the deployment of North Korean combat aviation pilots to Vladivostok, Russia, followed by the arrival of ground troops and special forces in October. This move has sparked widespread speculation about its implications for both…
North Korea’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program: A Game Changer for Global Security
North Korea’s burgeoning nuclear-powered submarine program has recently made headlines, with reports from South Korean military and National Assembly sources confirming that construction is underway on the country’s first nuclear-powered vessel. Set to reshape the strategic landscape, these submarines could…
How North Korean Artillery Supplies Strengthened Russia’s War Effort
North Korea’s significant role in supplying artillery to Russia has come into sharp focus, revealing the crucial impact these shipments have had on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Estimates show that Pyongyang has provided nearly 6 million rounds of artillery…
Japan’s Role in a New Korean War: An Analysis of Strategic Cooperation and Military Contributions
As North Korea continues to expand its nuclear and missile capabilities, coupled with the growing threat of China’s potential invasion of Taiwan, East Asia’s security landscape is increasingly complex. The recent creation of the Trilateral Security Cooperation Framework, involving the…
North Korea’s ‘Guam Killer’: The Hwasong-12 Ballistic Missile and Its Strategic Implications
The Hwasong-12 ballistic missile, often overshadowed by its intercontinental-range counterparts, stands as a pivotal element in North Korea’s arsenal. Dubbed the “Guam Killer,” this missile is a key component of Pyongyang’s strategy for conventional and nuclear retaliation in the event…
Hezbollah’s Enhanced Anti-Tank Arsenal: The Role of North Korean Technology in South Lebanon
Hezbollah’s ability to challenge Israel’s formidable military has been a central feature of its operations in southern Lebanon, particularly in the realm of anti-armour tactics. During the 2006 war with Israel, Hezbollah surprised many by successfully targeting and destroying Israeli…
North Korean Special Forces in Syria: Pyongyang’s Strategic Support for Damascus’ Counterinsurgency Operations
For decades, North Korea has been one of Syria’s most steadfast allies, and the relationship between the two nations has deepened further amidst the ongoing conflict in Syria. North Korean military support to Damascus, dating back to the 1970s, has…
Russia’s Air Defense Strategy: A Key Factor in Preventing U.S. Military Action Against North Korea?
In a revealing interview from August 12, 2017, Evgeny Kim, a senior fellow at the Centre for Korean Studies of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, discussed Russia’s role in deterring potential U.S. military…
U.S. General Warns of Risks of Military Defeat in Potential North Korean Conflict
A report submitted to the U.S. Congress by General Jan-Marc Jouas, former deputy commander of U.S. Forces Korea, has raised alarming concerns over the U.S. military’s ability to succeed in a potential conflict on the Korean Peninsula. The report suggests…
The Economic Power of North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal: Pyongyang’s Calculus on Sanctions and Denuclearization
Since the devastating famine and economic collapse of the 1990s, North Korea has struggled to rebuild its economy while sustaining one of the world’s largest conventional militaries. The collapse of the Soviet bloc and the rise of U.S. military interventionism…