The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.
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China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine
North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”
What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?
North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.
For North Korea, War in Ukraine Is a Coveted Chance for Military Practice
Helping Russia in the war is an opportunity for North Korea to test its new weapons, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.
North Korea Accuses the South of Sending Drones Over Pyongyang
Pyongyang threatened military action if the provocations continued, while the South advised its angry neighbor not to act “rashly.”
In This Office, the Fading Dream of a Unified Korea Lives On
On paper, five South Korean officials are the governors of North Korean provinces. Their goal is reunification, but fewer and fewer Koreans share it.
U.S. and Allies Sound Alarm Over Their Adversaries’ Military Ties
The Biden administration is struggling to halt cooperation among Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. It feels urgency over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East while also aiming to protect Taiwan.
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.
A North Korean Trash Balloon Hits a Seoul Government Compound, Again
Debris was found more than a day after the North’s latest balloon launch. South Korea says it’s essentially impossible to track every balloon.