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Everything that will happen if Seoul suspends 2018 inter-Korean military deal
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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

Everything that will happen if Seoul suspends 2018 inter-Korean military deal
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 17, 2023
Eye of the TIGER: ROK drone unit holds drills with US on North Korean border

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

Eye of the TIGER: ROK drone unit holds drills with US on North Korean border
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 16, 2023
Biden, Kishida discuss joint efforts to combat North Korean ‘provocations’

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

Biden, Kishida discuss joint efforts to combat North Korean ‘provocations’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 16, 2023
FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms
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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

FULL TEXT: Yoon Suk-yeol’s remarks on South Korea acquiring nuclear arms
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 13, 2023
US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence

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

US rules out South Korean nukes as it reaffirms extended deterrence
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2023
In a conflict with North Korea, the South has much more to lose
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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

In a conflict with North Korea, the South has much more to lose
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 12, 2023
Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase

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

Yoon says Seoul could rapidly acquire nukes if North Korean threats increase
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 12, 2023
US backs Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities to counter North Korea

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 backs Japan’s push for counterstrike capabilities to counter North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 12, 2023
US nuke delivery systems to play big role in joint drills with ROK: Yoon

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

US nuke delivery systems to play big role in joint drills with ROK: Yoon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 11, 2023
Possible drone spotted near DMZ, weeks after North Korean incursion

Possible drone spotted near DMZ, weeks after North Korean incursion

NK News observed aircraft from border observatory on Tuesday, raising questions about flights in sensitive military area

Possible drone spotted near DMZ, weeks after North Korean incursion
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 11, 2023
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