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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...
Japan’s Rapidus set to rival TSMC and Samsung for chip supremacy
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...
China-South Korea ties, Singapore’s ex-FM on Hong Kong rivalry: SCMP daily highlights
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...
Blackpink for Ayumi? Why China may reward South Korea’s soft stance amid Japan tensions
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...
North Korea warns ‘mankind will face great disaster’ if Japan gets nuclear arms
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...
Are Japan and South Korea Poised for a Historic Breakthrough?
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...
South Korean President Reiterates Necessity of Tipping Balance on Inter-Korean Relations
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...
What Would OPCON Transfer Mean for the UN Command in Korea?
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 joins US 'Pax Silica' as it races to catch up with Gulf neighbours on AI
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...
Takaichi and South Korea’s Lee to take ties to ‘new heights’ amid Japan-China rift
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...
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...
North Korea: the elephant in the room when Xi met Lee in Beijing
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...
MoF Pays Out 1.5 Trillion Won of Unpaid Defense Budget and Carryover Funds to MOD
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...
Exclusive: Intelligence Agency Faces Internal Personnel Changes Before Dissolution... Controversy Over Erasing Martial Law Traces
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 signs contract to produce Chunmoo rounds in Poland
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's Gritty Quest For Homegrown Fighter Jet Engines
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 Korea’s Lee Jae-myung to visit China on economic and nuclear mission
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 Launches Long-Range Missile
North Korea has launched a long-range missile according to reports from South Korea and international observers....
The Asian danger from Trump’s spheres-of-interest approach
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...
Philippines to acquire 2 new frigates from South Korea’s HD HHI
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...
Warning of Bombing at Defense Ministry Just Miles from Presidential Office
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....
Trump’s Week in Asia: Gifts, Deals, and Submarines
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...
Trump's Dangerous Korean Gamble
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...
Chinese chipmaker CXMT in crosshairs of South Korean prosecutors over Samsung tech leak
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...
Takaichi and Lee set for talks on cementing ties as China-Japan dispute simmers
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 Korea's Lee lands in China, hoping to sidestep Taiwan tensions
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...
Hanwha combat systems deal deepens South Korea’s role in Philippine defence
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 Korea's Lee to visit China from Jan. 4-7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties
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...
South Korea officially bans bear bile farming, but 200 Asiatic black bears in limbo
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 protests South Korean military drills near Takeshima
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...
South Korea Selects Competitive Bidding for KDDX Destroyer Program
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 Korean politicians agree to Unification Church special probe in rare move
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...
Estonia signs $340M deal for South Korean Chunmoo launchers
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...
South Korea’s Flirtation with Nuclear Latency
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...
Smoke Signals: Defense Companies Continuously Knocking on Bond Market Doors... KAI & LIG Nexis [fnMarketWatch]
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...
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 ...
RNI (National Intelligence Service): Controversy Over Timing of Internal Personnel Changes Ahead of Dissolution
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...
US Partially Eases Restrictions on Foreign-made Drones; Includes Samsung Products
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...
U.S. Army deactivates attack helicopter squadron in South Korea
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...
China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee next week amid Japan tensions
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...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Road-mobile ballistic missiles: a strong option for bolstering ADF self-reliance’
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....
Poland becomes a rocket manufacturer — contract for Homar-K signed
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...
MOG and HD HHI Sign MoU to Accelerate Submarine Innovation and Delivery
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 expands rocket program with €3.3B South Korean JV
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...
Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim
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 urges South Korea to ‘make correct strategic choices’
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...
Japan Courts South Korea Amid Rift With China
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, ...
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....
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