North Korean Military Capabilities & Strategy - Nukes, Numbers & (bad) Economics
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (AKA North Korea) is perhaps the strangest military power we’ve ever had a detailed look at on this channel from a defence economic perspective.
It’s a nation of extremes - building nuclear weapons and ICBMs while requiring food aid, and fielding one of the world’s largest active duty militaries with a population not that different from the likes of Australia.
With the recent signing of a partnership agreement between Pyongyang and Moscow, I thought it was finally time for a more detailed look at the DPRK and the Korean People’s army.
Be aware, this is going to be a slightly weird one.
Patreon:
Reading and Sourcing (abridged due to delayed releasee):
Unless otherwise noted, platform and personnel estimates are per MB2022 for consistency with other episodes.
US Defense Intelligence Agency - North Korean Military Power 2021
Foreign Language Publishing House (North Korea), Kim Jong Il Biography
ATP 7-100.2 NORTH KOREAN TACTICS 2020
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - North Korean Nuclear Weapons 2024
Kim Jong Il - The Songun-based revolutionary line is a great revolutionary line of our era and an ever-victorious banner of our revolution - Talk to the Senior Officials of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (2003)
Featured articles or images
Caveats & Comments:
All normal caveats and comments apply. In particular – I would like to note as always that this material has been created for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive examination of the topic in question and should not be relied upon to inform financial or other similar decisions.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 — Opening Words
00:01:05 — What Am I Talking About?
00:01:43 — The Great Unknowns
00:02:35 — History
00:07:21 — Lesson - The Songun Paradox
00:16:48 — Defining Objectives
00:27:55 — The KPA
00:47:48 — The Air Force
00:53:32 — Naval Component
00:57:31 — Nuclear Program
01:06:07 — The Russia Connection
01:09:25 — Channel Update
2 views
574
152
5 months ago 00:01:35 1
Kim Jong Un tells young soldiers to be more prepared for a war than ever, North Korea media reports - YouTube
5 months ago 00:03:21 1
’I Want to Break Free’ (Queen) Performed In North Korea
5 months ago 00:04:30 1
Putin’s North Korean Ally Warns Of War; Biden Says ’Open For Talks With Kim Jong-un’
5 months ago 00:05:49 1
[KPOP IN PUBLIC RUSSIA] PSY (싸이) - ’Gentleman + DADDY’ Dance Cover by BLACKSTICK & NC-TwentyOne
5 months ago 00:05:04 8
ARIRANG 아리랑 Korean Folk Song (DPRK Version, engl. subt.)
5 months ago 00:01:55 1
“Bella Ciao“ North Korean Version 北朝鮮版ベラチャオ
5 months ago 00:09:04 1
Shadowing English with BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH | British Accent |
5 months ago 00:08:49 1
Shadowing English with HARRY STYLES | British Accent |
5 months ago 00:02:24 3
Killing In The Name Performed By The North Korean Military Chorus (Rare Footage)
5 months ago 00:01:02 1
Pres. Yoon requests ’stern response’ to illegal Chinese fishing in West Sea
5 months ago 00:02:40 1
천리마 달린다 - Chollima On The Wing (English Lyrics)
5 months ago 00:01:34 1
Rare Footage of North Korean Soldiers Marching to Pantera’s Walk
5 months ago 00:01:37 1
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - North Korean Edition
5 months ago 00:03:44 1
Nuclear Power Trio - Grab ’Em by the Pyongyang (OFFICIAL VIDEO | 5K)
5 months ago 00:01:02 1
Kim Jong-un’s sister heads North Korea’s Winter Olympics delegation
5 months ago 00:03:41 1
BTS - Spine Breaker (Deung Gol Breaker) from the 5th Muster 2019 [ENG SUB] [Full HD]
5 months ago 00:03:22 1
North Korean Moranbong Band - 보란듯이 - With Pride (English Translation) - Com Orgulho
5 months ago 00:22:40 1
Fast and Factual: US Warns Iran Not to Target it for Iranian Embassy Attack in Syria
5 months ago 00:01:16 1
fearful of US troop withdrawal
5 months ago 00:14:48 1
BE VULNERABLE have UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS
5 months ago 02:05:18 2
The Synagogue of Satan
5 months ago 00:55:10 1
My North Korean Holiday: The Funniest / Worst Place on Earth?
5 months ago 00:00:36 1
Yeonmi Park Shares Her Views on Guns
5 months ago 00:03:15 1
“Repressive, Sinister, North Korean Nonsense” | Scottish Hate Law Backfires On Humza Yousaf