North Korea’s nuclear capability is real

North Korea’s nuclear capability is real

The U.S. is the primary villain in whatever alternate reality they’re living in North Korea. They’ve told us that they’ve tested the bomb that will be the standard in their defense apparatus. We also know that they possess long-range missiles.

Tremor Points to a Nuclear Test in North Korea

Tremor Points to a Nuclear Test in North Korea

South Korean officials said that they had detected an “artificial” tremor emanating from North Korea on Friday morning, indicating that the country has conducted its fifth nuclear test despite threats of more sanctions from Washington and the United Nations. The Korea Meteorological Administration detected the tremor and was analyzing data to see if it was caused by […]

North Korea fires 3 missiles as G-20 continues in China

North Korea fires 3 missiles as G-20 continues in China

North Korea fired three medium-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast Monday, landing close to Japan, in a show of force that coincided with the meeting of leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies in neighboring China. North Korea launched the missiles, believed to be Rodongs, from a site south of Pyongyang […]

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 […]