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A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms

A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms

Two years since coup, experts says Tatmadaw regime could turn again to an old partner and take a page from its playbook

A tale of rogue states: Why Myanmar has every reason to pursue North Korean arms
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 1, 2023
Yoon asks US to strengthen deterrence against North Korea to dispel ROK concerns

Yoon asks US to strengthen deterrence against North Korea to dispel ROK concerns

In meeting with Pentagon chief, South Korean president also calls for expanding scale of upcoming joint military drills

Yoon asks US to strengthen deterrence against North Korea to dispel ROK concerns
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 1, 2023
South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons

South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons

North Korean threats and anxiety about US extended deterrence have led ROK to flirt with developing nukes since 1970s

South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 1, 2023
Imagining worst case scenarios on the Korean Peninsula – Ep. 273
Podcast

Imagining worst case scenarios on the Korean Peninsula – Ep. 273

Security experts David Walsh and Andrew Gilholm discuss risks on the peninsula and what to do if North Korea attacks

Imagining worst case scenarios on the Korean Peninsula – Ep. 273
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 31, 2023
Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says

Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says

Kwon Young-se says president stressed Seoul’s ‘will’ to defend against North Korea by floating ROK nuclearization

Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 30, 2023
Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister comes week after White House presented evidence of DPRK arms sales to Russia

Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 28, 2023
US-ROK forces carry out anti-nuclear weapon drills near North Korean border

US-ROK forces carry out anti-nuclear weapon drills near North Korean border

Allies’ ‘sub-terranean training’ seeks to boost combined combat readiness and operations, US military says

US-ROK forces carry out anti-nuclear weapon drills near North Korean border
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 26, 2023
New photos show North Korea sent weapons to Russian paramilitary group: US

New photos show North Korea sent weapons to Russian paramilitary group: US

Images appears to show rail shipment from North Korea to Russia late last year, but content of containers unclear

New photos show North Korea sent weapons to Russian paramilitary group: US
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell January 21, 2023
US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank

US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank

CSIS says Washington should address South Korean concerns about extended deterrence through other policy steps

US should not ‘condone’ Seoul acquiring nukes to deter North Korea: Think tank
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 19, 2023
What if South Korea gets the bomb?

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

What if South Korea gets the bomb?
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 18, 2023
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