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What to expect from the planned US black hat intelligence center in South Korea
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What to expect from the planned US black hat intelligence center in South Korea

Details are short on $149 million project, but it is likely to focus on opposing North Korean threats in cyberspace

What to expect from the planned US black hat intelligence center in South Korea
Nick Miller
Nick Miller December 29, 2021
Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Gen. Robert Abrams’s comments have stirred controversy in South Korea, drawing criticism from left and praise from right

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 29, 2021
South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

New survey finds most favor strengthening ties with US over North Korea, and US forces over acquiring nuclear weapons

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2021
North Korea’s vital role as a Cold War training ground for global terrorists

North Korea’s vital role as a Cold War training ground for global terrorists

The country's designation as a state sponsor of terror is a well-deserved moniker stretching back decades

North Korea’s vital role as a Cold War training ground for global terrorists
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young December 28, 2021
US passes $770 billion defense bill, slightly boosting funds for US Forces Korea

US passes $770 billion defense bill, slightly boosting funds for US Forces Korea

New legislation also calls for US Cyber Command to develop North Korea-specific cyber strategies

US passes $770 billion defense bill, slightly boosting funds for US Forces Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 28, 2021
Policy bombshells and NYE concert: What to expect as North Korea wraps up 2021

Policy bombshells and NYE concert: What to expect as North Korea wraps up 2021

Kim Jong Un may make New Year’s speech at party plenum this week to announce major policy decisions

Policy bombshells and NYE concert: What to expect as North Korea wraps up 2021
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 27, 2021
Lee Jae-myung pledges to push for nuclear submarine against North Korean threats

Lee Jae-myung pledges to push for nuclear submarine against North Korean threats

Presidential candidate of South Korea’s ruling party also vows to complete OPCON transfer by end of his term

Lee Jae-myung pledges to push for nuclear submarine against North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 24, 2021
Seoul says it has ‘100% perfectly’ detected North Korean ballistic missiles

Seoul says it has ‘100% perfectly’ detected North Korean ballistic missiles

ROK ministries claim Moon administration’s DPRK policies have been a success, vow to resume inter-Korean detente

Seoul says it has ‘100% perfectly’ detected North Korean ballistic missiles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 23, 2021
Presidential frontrunner violated rules during North Korea border visit: UNC

Presidential frontrunner violated rules during North Korea border visit: UNC

Conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol visited the Demilitarized Zone wearing military uniform against border dress code

Presidential frontrunner violated rules during North Korea border visit: UNC
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 22, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What should Washington do now about North Korea?

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What should Washington do now about North Korea?

Experts weigh the different options for the US as Kim Jong Un enters his second decade in power

10 years of Kim Jong Un: What should Washington do now about North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 18, 2021