07-06-09 Miltary close up on North Korean forcesThe DPRK remains the world's most militaristic state.It commits roughly 25 percent of its GDP to military spending.Out of every 1,000 people,40 serve in uniform.Over 1,600,000 personnel serve in the active forces,with reserve forces totaling over 6,000,000,making it the fourth largest military force in the world.The majority of DPRK forces are forward deployed,in attack positions,within 65 km (40.4 mi) of the DMZ.The DPRK military has an estimated manpower pool of approximately 5,000,000 personnel.The DPRK,has constructed one of the world's most dense air defense networks.The 49,000-man NKN is primarily a coastal navy.The NKN is organized into two fleets:the East Coast Fleet,with eight operational commands,and the West Coast Fleet,with five operational commands.The East Coast Fleet is headquartered at Toejo Dong,with major bases at Najin and Wonsan.The West Coast Fleet is headquartered at Nampo,with major bases at Pipagot and Sagon Ni North Korean images: |
