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September 27, 2024

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Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years

Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years

Defense strategy calls for host of new aircraft, destroyers and recon capabilities, as well as anti-drone systems

Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un tells North Korean kids to foster ‘hatred’ for US, help make weapons

Kim Jong Un tells North Korean kids to foster ‘hatred’ for US, help make weapons

DPRK leader says control over nation’s children ‘top priority’ in instructions to Korean Children’s Union congress

Kim Jong Un tells North Korean kids to foster ‘hatred’ for US, help make weapons
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2022
ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones

ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones

Yoon Suk-yeol faults lack of training under predecessor, while military says aircraft were too small to intercept

ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 27, 2022
Why Russian mercenaries would seek out North Korean weapons for Ukraine war

Why Russian mercenaries would seek out North Korean weapons for Ukraine war

Experts say Wagner Group is able to pull off ‘shady deals’ for Moscow, while DPRK is well placed to provide arms

Why Russian mercenaries would seek out North Korean weapons for Ukraine war
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 27, 2022
How Japan’s counterstrike plans help the ROK defend against North Korean threats
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How Japan’s counterstrike plans help the ROK defend against North Korean threats

Seoul and Tokyo’s capabilities can mutually reinforce one another, as conflict on peninsula will inevitably involve both

How Japan’s counterstrike plans help the ROK defend against North Korean threats
Bruce W. Bennett
Bruce W. Bennett December 27, 2022
North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis
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North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis

Center could help launch military reconnaissance satellite next year as Kim Jong Un pours resources into space program

North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 26, 2022
Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea

Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea

Defense budget up 4.4%, while unification ministry boosts spending for DPRK human rights work

Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 26, 2022
South Korea scrambles aircraft after likely North Korean drones cross border

South Korea scrambles aircraft after likely North Korean drones cross border

Military says it fired warning shots against intrusion, while local media report one ROK jet crashed while responding

South Korea scrambles aircraft after likely North Korean drones cross border
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy December 26, 2022
North Korea sold rockets to Russian paramilitary group for Ukraine war, US says

North Korea sold rockets to Russian paramilitary group for Ukraine war, US says

Washington says arms sales fund Pyongyang’s weapons programs but has yet to publicly present evidence for its claims

North Korea sold rockets to Russian paramilitary group for Ukraine war, US says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 23, 2022
US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul

US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul

Allies plan to expand joint training and stage around 20 large-scale drills next year, defense ministry says

US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 22, 2022