Ukrainian forces on the front have destroyed a rare target — a North Korean heavy 180mm self-propelled howitzer M1989/M1991 ...

The first Koksan guns appeared in 1978, and then a newer version made an appearance in 1989. It is the longest-range non-rocket artillery system in the North Korean arsenal, according to the ...

A North Korean M1989 Koksan self-propelled howitzer was spotted on Russia's front lines on Jan. 7, 2025 after first being spotted being transported by rail in November 2024.

The post was accompanied by a video that showed the military target being blown up. The regiment said that the first time the Koksan self-propelled gun was seen in Russian service was in October 2024.

🚨 I was able to geolocate and thus confirm that the photo of North Korean M-1978/1989 Koksan 170mm SPGs was taken in Russia. 📍56.069386, 92.920244 ...

He has previously said that these were the M1989 "Koksan" howitzer and the M1991 system. Over the last year, North Korea has increasingly dedicated resources to help Russia sustain its war against ...

The Koksan is a throwback to a class of enormous long-range guns that proliferated in the first half of the twentieth century, with a mission of cracking open the heaviest fortifications and ...

North Korea now shipping artillery systems to Russia — this in addition to shells, men, and missiles it is already sending. The M-1989 Koksan are long-range guns, roughly equivalents to Russian ...

A North Korean M1989 Koksan self-propelled howitzer has allegedly appeared on the frontlines ready to be deployed against Ukraine, according to a new video. The powerful artillery weapon, capable ...