North Korea reportedly arms fighters with ‘nuclear backpacks’ spraying uranium

The radiological imagery led to speculation in South Korean media that the packs might be miniaturized nuclear weapons, a claim that was quickly rejected by North Korea military expert Joseph Bermudez Jr.

“The backpacks are far too small for atomic demolition munitions (ADMs),” Bermudez told NK News in August, after studying close up imagery obtained by this site from Pyongyang.

South Korea holds largest artillery drills near North Korea border

SEOUL, South Korea –  South Korea’s army says it has conducted its largest-ever artillery drills near the tense border with North Korea. The army says 300 artillery systems deployed by dozens of military units along the border began firing shells at the same time on Thursday afternoon. It says North Korea’s military hasn’t shown any […]

North Korea’s deputy ambassador to U.K. defects from London

The second in command of North Korea’s embassy in London defected to South Korea with his family, officials in Seoul said Wednesday, describing him as “sick and tired” of Kim Jong Un’s regime. The defection, the latest in a string of high-profile escapes, constitutes an embarrassing blow to North Korea’s authoritarian leadership and potentially an […]

North Korea fires mid-range missile toward waters near Japan

A medium-range ballistic missile fired Wednesday by North Korea flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and landed near Japan’s territorial waters, Seoul and Tokyo officials said, one of the longest flights by a North Korean missile. The U.S. Strategic Command said North Korea fired two presumed Rodong missiles simultaneously, not just one. The command said […]

Let’s Go to North Korea’s First Airshow!

North Korea’s dicatator, Kim Jong Un, wants international aviation enthusiasts to head to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) this September. The first annual Wonsan International Friendship Air Festival promises to be an exciting and spectacular event. FighterSweep fans—we’ve all been to super airshows such as Oshkosh AirVenture, Chicago Air and Water, and Thunder […]

Make America Safe Again: Cyber Attacks

We, as a nation, are in danger, both domestically and abroad. Yes, from terrorism, but also from cyber attacks and, in some ways, it’s the greater threat. Instead of a myopic view of foreign policy fixated on ISIL, we should spend time on the current and mounting cyber threat. The Pokemon craze reveals a great […]

North Korea fires missiles towards Sea of Japan

North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to the South Korean military. The missiles were launched early on Tuesday local time from the western city of Hwangju and flew between 311 and 373 miles towards the Sea of Japan. In a statement, the South Koreans said: “The ballistic missiles […]