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N.K. develops rocket that can reach Pyeongtaek

North Korea has developed a multiple launch rocket system with a maximum range of 200 kilometers, which can reach U.S. bases slated to be moved to Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, from Yongsang, Seoul when they are fired near the Demilitarized Zone, a local daily reported Wednesday. According to reports citing unnamed …

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S. Korea Continues Firing Exercise Near W. Sea Despite N. Korean Threats

Despite threats from North Korea, South Korean Marines went ahead with an artillery drill Monday in waters near the West Sea border islands of Baengryeong

South Korea begins live-fire exercises despite threats from the North

Military officials said the 'routine' drill, their second this year, involved self-propelled howitzers, Vulcan cannon, mortars and Cobra attack helicopters. The North said that attack was in retaliation

Pyongyang’s call for troops pullout ‘especially unacceptable,’ U.S. says

Pyongyang's call for troops pullout 'especially unacceptable,' U.S. says By Lee Chi-dong WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- The United States made clear Friday that North Korea's demand for

Satellite: North Korea Goose Steps To Glory – Strategy Page

February 17, 2012: Commercial satellite photos have revealed that North Korean troops have been spending the last few months practicing, at an air base outside the capital,

U.S. military keeps close watch on possible N. Korea’s attacks

U.S. military keeps close watch on possible N. Korea's attacks By Lee Chi-dong WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- A top U.S. military intelligence official said Thursday that his

Kim Jong-un Reshuffles Top Military Brass

The man fingered by South Korean authorities as being responsible for the torpedo attack against the South Korean Navy corvette Cheonan, has been promoted from lieutenant general

Pyongyang’s leadership change poses “even greater” security challenges: U.S. commander

The nominee to head U.S. troops in the Asia-Pacific area said Thursday that North Korea's leadership change adds to regional security concerns on top of the possibility of

North Korea Tops PACOM’s Challenges; PRC Comes in Third – AOL Defense

CAPITOL HILL: The U.S. relationship with China is not the top priority for the likely commander of Pacific Command. Instead, North Korea tops the list, followed by America's

AFP: N. Korea completes hovercraft base near border: report – Focus News

AFP: N. Korea completes hovercraft base near border: report 09 February 2012 | 06:08 | FOCUS News Agency Home / World Seoul. North Korea has completed