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South Korean conservatives mull scrapping military deal with North Korea

South Korean conservatives mull scrapping military deal with North Korea

Lawmakers argue agreement ties Seoul’s hands as DPRK conducts missile tests and prepares for seventh nuclear test

South Korean conservatives mull scrapping military deal with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 7, 2022
US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul

US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul

South Korean military says exercises strengthen allies’ defense posture, after additional DPRK missile tests this week

US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 7, 2022
Inter-Korean military pact makes ROK missile tests more risky: Lawmakers

Inter-Korean military pact makes ROK missile tests more risky: Lawmakers

Ruling party says previous government moved test site where missile failed this week closer to civilian areas

Inter-Korean military pact makes ROK missile tests more risky: Lawmakers
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 6, 2022
North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul

North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul

South Korea mobilizes some 30 aircraft after DPRK warplanes breach ‘special reconnaissance line’ during firing drill

North Korea flies 12 fighter jets and bombers in apparent firing drills: Seoul
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Jeongmin Kim October 6, 2022
Exclusive images provide first look at North Korea’s newest skyscraper street
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Exclusive images provide first look at North Korea’s newest skyscraper street

Ornate concrete towers of Hwasong district taking shape according to blueprints, on-the-ground photos show

Exclusive images provide first look at North Korea’s newest skyscraper street
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 6, 2022
Seoul will need more than impressive weapons to deter North Korean threats
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Seoul will need more than impressive weapons to deter North Korean threats

ROK military showed off range of assets over the weekend but faces evolving DPRK capabilities and internal challenges

Seoul will need more than impressive weapons to deter North Korean threats
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi
Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi October 5, 2022
US aircraft carrier makes U-turn to peninsula after North Korean missile tests

US aircraft carrier makes U-turn to peninsula after North Korean missile tests

USS Ronald Regans’ surprise return aims to show alliance’s ‘resolute will’ to respond to DPRK ‘provocations,’ Seoul says

US aircraft carrier makes U-turn to peninsula after North Korean missile tests
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Jeongmin Kim October 5, 2022
North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
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North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle

Missile range is sensitive to payload changes, which may explain why presumed Hwasong-12 flew 800 km farther than before

North Korea’s longest missile test to date points to new reentry vehicle
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda October 5, 2022
South Korean missile fails during combined weapons test with US forces: Seoul

South Korean missile fails during combined weapons test with US forces: Seoul

Hyunmoo-2 missile crashed into military golf course less than half mile from civilian houses, ROK military official says

South Korean missile fails during combined weapons test with US forces: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 5, 2022
South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test

South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test

Training exercise also features US fighters flying alongside ROK jets in show of force against DPRK, Seoul says

South Korean jets drop ‘precision’ bombs in reply to North Korean missile test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 4, 2022