Korean People's Army
Combined military forces of North Korea
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| March 2024 | Kim Jong Un was pictured driving a newly developed tank and conducting military drills, stating the exercises were preparation for war. |
| March 2024 | Kim Jong Un was pictured driving a newly developed tank and conducting military drills, stating the exercises were preparation for war. |
| April 2022 | The Korean People's Army Air Force (KPAF) underwent a name change, transitioning from being known as the KPA Air and Anti-Air Force to its current designation. |
| April 2022 | The Korean People's Army Air Force (KPAF) underwent a name change, transitioning from being known as the KPA Air and Anti-Air Force to its current designation. |
| 2021 | During the 8th Workers' Party Congress, the military's power was further decreased, with military delegates dropping from 719 to 408, and the 'military-first policy' was removed from the party charter. |
| 2021 | During the 8th Workers' Party Congress, the military's power was further decreased, with military delegates dropping from 719 to 408, and the 'military-first policy' was removed from the party charter. |
| 2020 | A RAND Corporation study was conducted examining potential artillery bombardment scenarios involving North Korea. |
| 2020 | A RAND Corporation study was conducted examining potential artillery bombardment scenarios involving North Korea. |
| October 10 2020 | In the 10 October parade, the Korean People's Army unveiled at least five new pixelated camouflage patterns, including green, arid, blue, and mountain/winter warfare designs. The parade also first documented the use of MultiCam pattern uniforms by North Korean military personnel. |
| October 10 2020 | In the 10 October parade, the Korean People's Army unveiled at least five new pixelated camouflage patterns, including green, arid, blue, and mountain/winter warfare designs. The parade also first documented the use of MultiCam pattern uniforms by North Korean military personnel. |
| 2019 | KPA's official date of establishment reverted back to the original 8 February 1948. |
| 2019 | KPA's official date of establishment reverted back to the original 8 February 1948. |
| November 15 2018 | North Korea successfully tested a 'newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon', which was observed by leader Kim Jong Un at the Academy of Defense Science. Kim called the test a 'decisive turn' in enhancing the army's combat capabilities. |
| November 15 2018 | North Korea successfully tested a 'newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon', which was observed by leader Kim Jong Un at the Academy of Defense Science. Kim called the test a 'decisive turn' in enhancing the army's combat capabilities. |
| 2017 | A new rifle with an integrated grenade launcher was displayed during the Day of the Sun military parade, resembling the U.S. OICW or South Korean S&T Daewoo K11 weapon system. |
| 2017 | A new rifle with an integrated grenade launcher was displayed during the Day of the Sun military parade, resembling the U.S. OICW or South Korean S&T Daewoo K11 weapon system. |
| September 3 2017 | North Korean leadership announced its first hydrogen bomb detonation at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site in North Hamgyong Province. The underground test occurred at 12:00 pm local time, with South Korean officials estimating a yield of 50 kilotons of explosive force. |
| September 3 2017 | North Korean leadership announced its first hydrogen bomb detonation at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site in North Hamgyong Province. The underground test occurred at 12:00 pm local time, with South Korean officials estimating a yield of 50 kilotons of explosive force. |
| July 2017 | North Korea conducted two tests of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a large nuclear warhead, which were confirmed by the Pentagon. These tests demonstrated potential missile capabilities that could potentially reach mainland U.S. territory. |
| July 2017 | North Korea conducted two tests of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a large nuclear warhead, which were confirmed by the Pentagon. These tests demonstrated potential missile capabilities that could potentially reach mainland U.S. territory. |
| 2016 | State Affairs Commission replaced the National Defence Commission in overseeing paramilitary organizations like the Worker-Peasant Red Guards. |
| June 29 2016 | Kim Jong Un became the chairman of the State Affairs Commission following constitutional amendments that abolished the National Defence Commission. |
| June 29 2016 | Kim Jong Un became the chairman of the State Affairs Commission following constitutional amendments that abolished the National Defence Commission. |
| December 2014 | Bureau 121 was accused of hacking Sony Pictures and making threats, leading to the cancellation of The Interview film. |
| December 2014 | Bureau 121 was accused of hacking Sony Pictures and making threats, leading to the cancellation of The Interview film. |
| 2012 | The U.S. Department of Defense reported that North Korea has fewer than 200 missile launchers. |
| 2012 | North Korea launched the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 and Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 satellites, demonstrating the Korean People's Army's space and missile technology capabilities. |
| 2012 | North Korea launched the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 and Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 satellites, demonstrating the Korean People's Army's space and missile technology capabilities. |
| 2012 | The U.S. Department of Defense reported that North Korea has fewer than 200 missile launchers. |
| April 15 2012 | During the 15 April parade, Kevlar helmets were displayed in certain KPA units, showcasing an advancement in military equipment and protective gear for special operations forces. |
| April 15 2012 | During the 15 April parade, Kevlar helmets were displayed in certain KPA units, showcasing an advancement in military equipment and protective gear for special operations forces. |
| 2010 | The Central Military Commission was stripped of its authority to command the Korean People's Army. |
| 2010 | South Korean officials reported that the Strategic Rocket Forces operate more than 1,000 ballistic missiles. |
| 2010 | South Korean officials reported that the Strategic Rocket Forces operate more than 1,000 ballistic missiles. |
| 2010 | The Central Military Commission was stripped of its authority to command the Korean People's Army. |
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