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South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former leader Yoon who declared an end to civilian rule in December 2024 and sent troops to parliament to enforce his decree....
South Korean prosecutors have demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol on rebellion charges linked to his imposition of martial law in December 2024. Yoon, who was dismissed from ...
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 has announced that recent military drills involved testing its hypersonic weapons system. This statement follows reports from neighboring countries who detected multiple ballistic missile ...
On Sunday, South Korean and Japanese authorities reported that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles from near Pyongyang, marking the nation's first missile test of 2023. This launch comes along...
On Sunday morning, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles into the East Sea, according to South Korean military reports. The missiles were fired from an area near Pyongyang, traveling around ...
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...
North Korea has announced the unveiling of its first nuclear-armed submarine capable of launching long-range missiles, raising questions about the potential effectiveness of such a deployment against ...
Minister An Kwi-bak has visited the submarine development agency and discussed plans for accelerating South Korea's nuclear submarine program, marking a significant step in national defense modernizat...
North Korea's announcement of completing its first nuclear-powered submarine hull marks a significant advancement in leader Kim Jong Un's military strategy and escalates tensions among the U.S., Russi...
South Korea's KSS-III submarine program represents a significant advancement from license-built German designs to an indigenous, heavily armed conventional submarine utilizing Air Independent Propulsi...
South Korea and the United States are in talks to formalize an agreement that would allow South Korea to construct nuclear-powered submarines. National security adviser Wi Sung-lac announced this duri...
A threat letter has been received at the South Korean Ministry of Defense alleging the installation of explosive devices which are scheduled to detonate at 6 PM on the 23rd. The police are currently i...
The U.S. Navy faces challenges due to shipbuilding delays and increased maintenance needs for its legacy fleet, threatening operational readiness in critical regions like the Indo-Pacific. Defense Sec...
The United States launched the 'Pax Silica' initiative aimed at structuring an exclusive AI supply chain with select countries, primarily Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. The US government signed a ...
North Korea has warned that it will take action 'at any cost' to prevent Japan from pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. This statement follows a Japanese official in the Prime Minister's Office rep...
Boeing has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $8.6 billion by the US Department of War to supply F-15IA fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force, including an option to increase the order fr...
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol laughed dismissively when prosecutors sought his execution for alleged leadership in an insurrection following his failed martial law bid in 2024. Critics a...
South Korea seeks to enhance its undersea naval capabilities with permission from US President Donald Trump. This development aims to support the United States amid an increasing number of submarines ...
A Chinese national, identified as Han Mo, suspected of leading a Cambodia-based scam operation related to the killing of a South Korean university student, was arrested by Thai and South Korean author...
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...
South Korea will receive its first operational KF-21 Boramae fighters in 2026, marking a significant milestone. Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the aircraft represents one of the fastes...
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...
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...
This column discusses changes within the United States' defense strategy and their implications on the Korean-US alliance. It emphasizes new challenges faced by South Korea, including the evolving mil...
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...
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 ...
A US military operation resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has led to global repercussions, notably intensifying tensions between the United States and China, and disrupti...
South Korea’s Hanwha Group has announced its intention to enter the unmanned surface vessel market for the US Navy. This move is seen as a direct response to competitor Hyundai Heavy Industries. The d...
During discussions held in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized support for free trade and multilateral cooperation with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Both leaders called fo...
North Korea conducted multiple missile tests following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and actions against Iran, indicating Pyongyang's cautionary stance on the need for nuclear dete...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung made his first official visit to China following his inauguration, arriving in Beijing with over 200 business leaders from South Korea. The four-day state visit ai...
The Korean Central News Agency announced that North Korea has initiated large-scale manufacturing of high-precision guided missiles meant for modern anti-tank missile complexes. The new weapons are en...
The Korean defense industry has been making significant strides by entering traditionally closed markets like Europe. The current challenge for South Korea is to localize its production processes and ...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated during an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV that South Korea's relationship with China should avoid confrontation despite the necessity of secur...
Chohabum predicts a four-year-long conflict between Russia and Ukraine will eventually conclude in a ceasefire that mirrors the armistice seen on the Korean peninsula, lacking definitive peace or stab...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans a four-day state visit to China, aimed at garnering Beijing’s support for denuclearizing North Korea and lifting an unofficial cultural content ban. This is ...
Kim Ju-ae, believed to be around 13 years old and daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, a site dedicated to hereditary rule. The visit has sparked specul...
According to media reports, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un greeted his country's soldiers who are reportedly involved in combat operations alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The greeting was made ...
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled for his inaugural visit to China where he will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping against a backdrop of strained relations between China, Japan, and Taiwa...
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...
On December 29, 2025, South Korean company Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced a contract with the Philippines' Department of National Defence to build two 3,200-ton frigates for the Philippine N...
According to analysts, North Korea's recent missile tests are focused on enhancing precision strike capabilities against the United States and South Korea. These tests also serve as a means of assessi...
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....
Hyundai Heavy Industries announces that they have secured orders worth $18.16 billion, marking the company's fifth consecutive year of achieving its order target. This success reflects strong market d...
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...
Defence reports indicate that several allies have begun reconsidering their existing or planned orders for the F-35 fighter jets, following concerns over maintenance issues. According to data from 202...
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...
The South Korea prosecutors are demanding a 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon, who is accused of obstructing arrest by barricading himself within the presidential compound in January. ...
North Korea has unveiled details of its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction through state media, with images showing leader Kim Jong-un inspecting the vessel along with his wife and dau...