North Korea forms new research center focused on “hypersonic missiles”
As part of the country’s efforts to develop cutting-edge weapons, North Korea has recently opened a new research center under the Academy of National...
North Korea’s military begins preliminary work for participation in Eighth Party Congress
Multiple sources say the North Korean military has commenced preliminary work for participation in the Eighth Party Congress, which is scheduled for January.
According to...
Military quarantine facilities suffering from shortages of beds, medical supplies
As the number of sick or quarantined soldiers due to COVID-19 rises in the North Korean military, military quarantine facilities are also reportedly suffering...
Half of N. Korea’s First Corps not ready to take part in winter training
A source told Daily NK on Monday that North Korea’s First Corps has been hit so badly by malnutrition, desertions, and quarantines related to...
Four soldiers executed for taking part in Hyesan Incident
A Daily NK source in Yanggang Province has reported that two border guard officers and two rank-and-file soldiers implicated in the recent smuggling case...
Kim Jong Un issues new “training order” to Strategic Force
Ahead of the North Korean military’s winter training set to begin from Dec. 1, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a new...
N. Korea completes deployment of Kumsong-3 cruise missiles on land and at sea
Daily NK has learned that North Korea has recently completed deployment of its Kumsong-3 cruise missile at sea and on land.
Based on the Russian-made...
N. Korea moves to further strengthen offensive capabilities on Korean border
Following North Korea’s attempt to show off its long-range artillery and medium- and short-ranged super-large multiple rocket launchers during the military parade on Oct....
Storm Corps trooper killed in landmine explosion on border with China
A member of North Korea’s Storm Corps was reportedly killed recently in a landmine explosion along the Sino-North Korean border in Yanggang Province.
According to...
Soldiers in Gomdok at the end of their service periods ordered to keep helping...
North Korean military authorities have delayed the discharges of soldiers at the end of their service periods who are engaged in restoration efforts in...