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Not just North Korea: Washington eyes expanded role for US-ROK alliance
US, South Korea reportedly agree to find ways to ‘enhance regional security cooperation’ as US seeks to contain China
South Korea passes record defense budget, floats funds for new aircraft carrier
Highest-ever defense budget in also includes funding for nuclear defense, helicopters and artillery interception
Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK
Experts voice concerns about unresolved POW situation, citing hundreds of ROK soldiers reportedly stuck in DPRK
US and South Korea to update war plans to deter evolving North Korean threats
Two sides will also conduct assessment next fall for transfer of wartime operational control, defense chiefs say
North Korea to hold major meeting around Kim Jong Un’s 10-year anniversary
Plenum will set 2022 state plans, as DPRK leader says economy ‘stable’ at Politburo meeting on Wednesday
Kim Jong Un appears just once in 50 days as leader set to mark decade in power
Health issues, COVID-19 or simply changing work habits may be behind DPRK leader’s infrequent state media appearances
North Korean diplomat meets Chinese counterpart ahead of ROK official’s visit
Talks in Beijing come amid reports South Korea seeks to discuss end-of-war declaration with China
COVAX offers 4.7 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to North Korea
Latest offer brings total doses allocated to DPRK to 6.83 million, though vaccine deliveries have yet to begin
US to maintain military posture in South Korea to deter DPRK, Chinese threats
Pentagon announces ‘no changes’ after global posture review, as expert say US eyes expanded role for USFK
Chinese city announces winning bids for upgrades to China-DPRK border station
Dandong contracts tech firms to install electrical systems in sign of continuing preparations to resume overland trade