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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...
Rapidus, a Japanese initiative aiming to develop a domestic chip manufacturing industry competitive with TSMC and Samsung Foundry, is evolving into a significant national project reminiscent of simila...
Highlights of South China Morning Post's articles include economic ties between China and South Korea aiming at the services sector beyond manufacturing, as geopolitical changes reshape regional allia...
China and South Korea are restarting stalled trade talks aimed at enhancing their economic relationship beyond traditional manufacturing industries into the services sector, as geopolitical dynamics s...
On Sunday, North Korea warned that Japan's pursuit of nuclear weapons must be prevented at all costs following a statement by an unnamed Japanese official suggesting Japan should possess atomic weapon...
The article discusses the potential for cooperation between Japan and South Korea as they seek to counterbalance China's increasing influence. It highlights that despite historical tensions, both coun...
During policy briefings by the Ministries of Unification and Foreign Affairs, South Korean President Lee Jae-myong warned that North and South Korea are becoming true enemies due to deteriorating inte...
The article discusses how the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States to South Korea impacts the role and status of the United Nations Command (UNC). This transition is ...
Qatar has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' program aimed at securing artificial intelligence (AI) and chip supply chains. The move underscores its commitment to invest in advanced technology and align c...
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's successor Shinjuro Koizumi (known as Takaichi) and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation focusing on economic securi...
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...
During recent talks between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, both expressed support for diplomatic priorities but failed to make significant progress on a...
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released 1.5 trillion won in unpaid defense budget and carryover funds to the Ministry of National Defense (MOD). This payment is part of a government initiative to e...
An exclusive report discusses concerns surrounding internal personnel changes at an intelligence agency reportedly facing dissolution. Critics argue the changes may be aimed at erasing any traces of p...
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a major contract with the Polish Armament Agency worth approximately USD 4 billion (EUR 3.42 billion) for the production of Chunmoo rounds. The agreement was inked on Decem...
South Korea aims to develop its own jet fighter engines independently, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers subject to export restrictions and geopolitical tensions. Hanwha Aerospace is leading th...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans a state visit to China next week with stops in Beijing, Shanghai, focusing on improving ties amid economic rivalry and discussing nuclear issues....
North Korea has launched a long-range missile according to reports from South Korea and international observers....
Asian nations like Japan and South Korea were relatively spared in the US National Security Strategy published on December 5th compared to European allies. The strategy did not attack or warn these co...
The Philippine Department of National Defense plans to sign a contract worth 34 billion Philippine pesos (approximately $585 million) with the South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) f...
The South Korean Defense Ministry received a threat that a bomb will be detonated at 6 PM on the 23rd. The presidential office is located only a few hundred meters away....
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea for summits including ASEAN and APEC. Meetings focused on trade deals, security alliances, and political issues with several As...
The article discusses Michael O'Hanlon's concern that Donald Trump's proposed abandonment of South Korea could lead to instability on the Korean peninsula and possibly greater U.S. military involvemen...
South Korean prosecutors have indicted ten individuals, including former Samsung Electronics executives, for allegedly leaking the company's technology to Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologie...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet Secretary Masahiro Koizumi and South Korean National Security Advisor Suh Hoon are to hold discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations betwee...
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has commenced his four-day visit to Beijing, marking the first such high-level trip from South Korea to China in six years. The timing of this visit is notable due...
South Korea's Hanwha Systems has secured a contract worth US$27.7 million to supply combat management systems and tactical data links for two 3,200-tonne frigates being constructed for the Philippine ...
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s successor, Lee Jae-myung, is set to embark on his inaugural trip to China from January 4th to the 7th. The purpose of this visit includes discussing ways to foster...
The South Korean government has announced an official ban on breeding and possessing Asiatic black bears for the extraction of bile from their gall bladders, effective January 1, as part of revisions ...
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially protested South Korea’s military exercises near the disputed Takeshima islands after reports of activities conducted by South Korean forces earlier t...
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced that they will proceed with competitive bidding to select the contractor responsible for detailed design and constructi...
South Korea's opposition political parties are coordinating to appoint special prosecutors to investigate allegations that the Unification Church has bribed and lobbied politicians across different id...
Hanwha Aerospace has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Estonian firm GoCraft OÜ for the procurement and industrial investments related to South Korea's Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher s...
In 2024, Lami Kim discussed South Korea’s growing interest in nuclear latency despite U.S. disapproval. Recently, discussions have shifted as geopolitical tensions evolve. The article explores the cha...
South Korean defense companies have been actively seeking funds through bond issuance in the domestic market. Key Aerospace Industries (KAI) and LG Innotek's subsidiary, LIG Nexis, are among those rec...
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 ...
The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea faces criticism over the timing of internal personnel adjustments ahead of its planned dissolution. The appropriateness of making such changes at...
The United States has partially lifted restrictions on imports of foreign-made drones, including those manufactured by Samsung Electronics. This move aims to integrate more international drone manufac...
The U.S. Army has deactivated the 5th Air Cavalry Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment (5-17 ACS) based at Camp Humphreys in South Korea as part of a broader service transformation initiative, according to...
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Moon Jae-in for a visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties between China and South Korea. This is the second meeting in two months, signa...
The article proposes that Australia enhance its defense self-reliance by acquiring road-mobile ballistic missiles, suggesting partnership with Israel or South Korea to achieve this goal....
A third executive contract has been signed between Poland and South Korea for precision strike rockets called CGR-080 designed for the K239 Chunmoo system, to be manufactured in Poland. The rockets ha...
Maritime Operations Group (MOG) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development, construction, and delivery of modern diesel-electr...
Poland has contracted with South Korea to develop and manufacture precision-guided rockets for the HOMAR-K multiple rocket launcher system at a cost of 14 billion złoty (€3.3 billion). The agreement c...
The article suggests that Asia will experience increased volatility in 2026 due to tensions involving the United States (under a hypothetical Trump presidency), China, Taiwan, and North Korea. While o...
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung that both nations share responsibility for regional stability and should make the correct strategic choice amidst a turbule...
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling party leader Natsuo Yamaguchi, now replaced by Sanae Takaichi, is attempting to improve relations with South Korea due to worsening ties with China. However, ...
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...
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...
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....