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North Korea shows first domestically built nuclear submarine
North Korea has displayed what it claims is its first domestically built nuclear-powered submarine at Pongdae Shipyard during leader Kim Jong Un's visit. The vessel is reported to be an 8,700-ton stra...
Kim Yo-jong: Clear case of South Korea's drone intruding into our airspace; explanation required
North Korean leader Kim Yo-jong has stated that there is a clear and undeniable case of South Korea’s drones trespassing into North Korea's airspace. She emphasized the necessity for an urgent clarifi...
North Korea says latest tests involve hypersonic weapons system
North Korea has announced that recent military drills involved testing its hypersonic weapons system. This statement follows reports from neighboring countries who detected multiple ballistic missile ...
North Korean missiles fall near Japan; South Korea, Japan on alert
On Sunday, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to Seoul's military report, marking the country's first such launch of 2024. This occurred shortly before South...
Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?
In December 2025, South Korean and Russian diplomats held closed-door talks in Moscow regarding concerns over North Korea's expanding nuclear arsenal. The discussions involved South Korea’s foreign mi...
Jeong Dong-hyeok, North Korea's Drone Response Is Absurd ... Worrying About Kim Jong-un Rather Than Citizens
This article discusses South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Dong-hyok's criticism of the North Korean government's response to recent drone incidents. The minister suggests that Pyongyang seems more co...
Why North Korea’s ‘gang of hooligans’ rebuke signals freeze in ties with South
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's influential sister, Kim Yo-jong, has issued a stern warning against the new liberal government in South Korea following reported drone flights from South to North ear...
Kim Yo-jung Warns South Korea of Breather with Drones Before Party Congress
North Korea's Vice Chairman of the Workers' Party, Kim Yo-jung, has issued a warning to South Korea regarding potential drone activity ahead of an upcoming party congress. This action is aimed at bols...
Military Conducting Thorough Investigation Into Civilians' Possibility of North Korean Drone Intrusion… No Intent to Cause Tension
The South Korean military announced that it is conducting an investigation into whether any civilians were involved in the unauthorized intrusion of a drone from north Korea. The statement emphasizes ...
North Korea Conducts Hypersonic Missile Tests
North Korea has conducted tests of hypersonic missiles....
North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South
During a recent event, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted new rocket launcher systems which have the potential to be deployed against South Korea. He stated that these weapons would play a si...
North Korea tests long-range, nuclear-capable cruise missiles
On Sunday, North Korea launched two 'strategic' cruise missiles, as stated by leader Kim Jong Un who vowed to continue expanding his country's nuclear capabilities without limits....
South Korean president set to visit China next month, with North Korea high on agenda
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans to make his first state visit to Beijing since 2019 in early January. The trip focuses on security issues such as North Korea’s nuclear program and sanctions...
US Army deploys new rocket launcher near North Korea
The U.S. Army has conducted a live-fire exercise with its newly modernized M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System in South Korea as a deterrence measure against North Korea. This was executed by Charlie...
Seoul holds the key to US-North Korea denuclearisation talks
South Korea (Seoul) is actively working to ease tensions regarding stalled negotiations between the United States and North Korea over denuclearization. The U.S. has become increasingly doubtful about...
North Korea Defeated the U.S. Army in Battle
The article recounts the early stages of the Korean War when North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950. A small and poorly equipped US force, Task Force Smith, consisting of just 540 soldiers with ...
Kim Yo-jong Warns South Korea of Drones for Breather... Emphasizing Internal Solidarity Ahead of Party Congress
North Korea's Vice Chairman of the Workers' Party, Kim Yo-jong, has issued a warning to South Korea about potential drone-related activities. This statement comes as North Korea prepares for an upcomi...
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
The Japanese cabinet approved a defense budget of $58 billion (9.04 trillion yen) for fiscal year 2026, marking a 3.8% increase from the current year's budget in response to military threats from nucl...
Top Stories 2025: International Operations in the Western Pacific
In 2025, U.K. and French carrier strike groups executed deployments in the Western Pacific. Notably, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) embarked on a five-month deployment named “Clemenceau 25,” st...
“100% for Ukraine, 20% for Europe”: Expert warns 2026 could bring serious threats not only for Kyiv
An expert warns that by the year 2026, there may be significant threats to security, especially concerning Ukraine and possibly Europe. The text mentions a variety of sources contributing to these con...
Maduro’s fate in Venezuela hardens North Korea’s nuclear resolve
The removal of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has strengthened North Korea's resolve regarding its nuclear program. The event is seen by North Korea as a cautionary tale that dialogue with the U...
Why North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un highlighted military cooperation with Russia in his new year message, focusing on troops aiding the Russian side in Ukraine. Analysts suggest this underscores plans to ...
Defense Ministry: North Korea's Public UAV Not Held by Our Military ... Surveying Civilian Possibilities
The South Korean Defense Ministry stated that a publicly disclosed drone from North Korea is not in possession of the South Korean military forces and they are investigating if it could be related to ...
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has expressed appreciation for Seoul’s recent decision not to provoke further tensions by officially stating its stance on non-provocation regar...
Military denies intention to provoke North Korea... Thoroughly investigating possibility of civilian drones
South Korean military released a statement indicating that they have no intention to provoke North Korea with their recent drone flights over the border area. They are thoroughly investigating the pos...
Ministry of National Defense: No Intent to Stimulate North Korea ... Will Take Practical Measures to Build Mutual Trust
The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has stressed that there is no intention to provoke North Korea and will pursue practical actions aimed at building mutual trust between the two sides....
What is Happening to North Korea’s Jangmadang Free Markets?
The article questions whether the Kim regime will succeed in disrupting the jangmadang (free markets) that are crucial for North Korea’s black market economy....
Daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to state mausoleum
Kim Ju Ae, believed to be 13 years old and regarded as a potential successor to Kim Jong Un, made her first public appearance at the state mausoleum....
Why the Korean War Remained Limited
Newly released testimonies from the Korean War provide insights into why this conflict remained limited and reveal how Americans perceived their level of commitment during the war....
South Korean webtoon slammed for heroine resembling Kim Jong-un’s daughter Ju-ae
A webtoon titled 'Princess Goes to School' has sparked controversy in South Korea due to its protagonist allegedly resembling Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Critics argue ...
North Korea accuses South of another drone incursion
North Korea has accused South Korea of conducting an unauthorized drone flight near its border. However, South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back refutes North Korea’s claims, stating that the mili...
Kim Jong Un Sends New Year's Greetings to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent New Year's greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The nature and substance of the message were not detailed in public reports....