Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
What if South Korea gets the bomb?
Nuclear weapons would help Seoul deter North Korea but could invite devastating sanctions and undermine US-ROK alliance
Everything that will happen if Seoul suspends 2018 inter-Korean military deal
Yoon Suk-yeol ordered officials to review ending deal, a move that would raise risk of border clashes with North Korea
Eye of the TIGER: ROK drone unit holds drills with US on North Korean border
Some 800 soldiers practiced defending against mock enemy, weeks after South Korea failed to intercept DPRK drones
Biden, Kishida discuss joint efforts to combat North Korean ‘provocations’
At summit, US and Japanese leaders stress security cooperation, including on Tokyo’s counterstrike capabilities
FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms
NK Pro has translated key parts of ROK president’s controversial comments about defending against North Korean threats
US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence
Pentagon says ROK can continue to count on Washington’s nuclear umbrella and US troops in the region
In a conflict with North Korea, the South has much more to lose
The DPRK cares little about dead soldiers, but there will be nationwide outrage in ROK if tensions turn to skirmishes
Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase
Remarks likely seek to pressure US to strengthen nuclear umbrella amid concerns about alliances’ defenses, experts say
US backs Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities to counter North Korea
Foreign and defense officials reaffirm extended deterrence and cooperation with South Korea in annual security meeting
US nuke delivery systems to play big role in joint drills with ROK: Yoon
President repeats Seoul’s desire to have say in extended deterrence as Seoul announces slew of exercises in 2023
