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Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years

Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years

Defense strategy calls for host of new aircraft, destroyers and recon capabilities, as well as anti-drone systems

Seoul unveils new plan to counter North Korean threats over next 5 years
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2022
ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones

ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones

Yoon Suk-yeol faults lack of training under predecessor, while military says aircraft were too small to intercept

ROK military apologizes for failing to shoot down North Korean drones
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 27, 2022
Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea

Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea

Defense budget up 4.4%, while unification ministry boosts spending for DPRK human rights work

Seoul greenlights 2023 projects to develop defenses against North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 26, 2022
What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267
Podcast

What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267

Gordon Flake discusses a historic year of launches, the role of the Quad and AUKUS in Northeast Asia and more

What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 20, 2022
Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

North Korean leader’s sister also confirms two rockets fired on Sunday while railing against ROK detection capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 20, 2022
North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development

North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development

First test of solid-fuel engine at Sohae spaceport is part of DPRK’s plans to improve the survivability of its ICBMs

North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 16, 2022
Seoul takes missile defense against North Korean threats into its own hands
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Seoul takes missile defense against North Korean threats into its own hands

South Korea’s latest drills with Japan signal that its nuclear ambitions may expand if US and China can’t rein in DPRK

Seoul takes missile defense against North Korean threats into its own hands
Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen December 13, 2022
US envoy condemns North Korean missile tests in meeting with Chinese counterpart

US envoy condemns North Korean missile tests in meeting with Chinese counterpart

Sung Kim reiterated call for Beijing to do more to pressure DPRK during talks with Liu Xiaoming, Washington says

US envoy condemns North Korean missile tests in meeting with Chinese counterpart
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 9, 2022
UN calls on North Korea to abandon nuclear program and comply with safeguards

UN calls on North Korea to abandon nuclear program and comply with safeguards

General Assembly votes to condemn DPRK nuclear tests, though China and Russia oppose key motion on denuclearization

UN calls on North Korea to abandon nuclear program and comply with safeguards
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 9, 2022
Seoul’s conventional forces must ‘overwhelm’ North Korean threats, Yoon says

Seoul’s conventional forces must ‘overwhelm’ North Korean threats, Yoon says

South Korean president calls for military leaders to ‘believe’ in its allies’ nuclear power for defense

Seoul’s conventional forces must ‘overwhelm’ North Korean threats, Yoon says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 7, 2022
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