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Thu, December 8, 2022 | 07:47

[INTERVIEW] Washington's nuclear umbrella should be called into question: US scholar

INTERVIEWWashington's nuclear umbrella should be called into question: US scholar

Even when North Korea is ramping up the development of its weapons at an unprecedented pace and escalating the threat of a nuclear war against South Korea, Washington has so far issued vague warnings such as to “take all necessary measures” without mentioning whether a nuclear attack by the regime would be met with a nuclear response. To Jennifer Lind, an expert on East Asia ...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-10-05 17:07

South Korea faces growing calls to acquire nuclear weapons

South Korea faces growing calls to acquire nuclear weapons

South Korea is facing growing calls to acquire nuclear weapons irrespective of ideological dogma. Such calls are being fueled by North Korea's growing nuclear menace and misgivings about the U.S.' extended deterrence if Pyongyang decides to attack its southern neighbor.

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-10-05 16:53

USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier returns to East Sea after N. Korea's IRBM launch

USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier returns to East Sea after N. Korea's IRBM launch

A U.S. aircraft carrier returned to the waters east of South Korea on Wednesday to join a trilateral exercise with South Korea and Japan, Seoul officials said, in a show of force following North Korea's ballistic missile launch earlier this week.

2022-10-05 13:12

N. Korea rebukes redeployment of US aircraft carrier to East Sea

S. Korean F-15K fighter fires 2 JADAM precision bombs in response to N.K. missile launch

S. Korean F-15K fighter fires 2 JADAM precision bombs in response to N.K. missile launch

A South Korean F-15K fighter fired two JADAM precision bombs at a firing range on a Yellow Sea island on Tuesday, in response to North Korea's intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) launch earlier in the day, the military said.

2022-10-04 18:23

South Korea drops bombs in response to NK missile provocation

S. Korea, US to relocate combined command to Pyeongtaek by this month

S. Korea, US to relocate combined command to Pyeongtaek by this month

The South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) plans to complete the relocation of its headquarters in Seoul to a key U.S. military base south of the capital by the end of this month, the defense ministry said Tuesday.

2022-10-04 12:49

Korea hosts multinational naval mine warfare exercise off Pohang

Korea hosts multinational naval mine warfare exercise off Pohang

A Korea-hosted multinational naval mine exercise kicked off in waters off the southern port city of Pohang on Tuesday, the Navy said, in an effort to sharpen combined capabilities for maritime security.

2022-10-04 12:33

New Hyunmoo missile able to destroy NK's underground facilities: experts

New Hyunmoo missile able to destroy NK's underground facilities: experts

South Korea unveiled during its Armed Forces Day celebration, Saturday, a video clip of its latest ballistic missile, which is expected to carry the largest warhead the South has developed so far. In the video clip, the missile is shown as part of the Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation system, one of Seoul's "three-axis" strategies targeting North Korea's leadership, in...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-10-03 20:10

Chinese aircraft intruded into Korea's air defense zone more than 70 times last year

Chinese aircraft intruded into Korea's air defense zone more than 70 times last year

Dozens of Chinese and Russian warplanes entered Korea's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) last year, a document showed Monday.

2022-10-03 16:20

Yoon warns N. Korea of 'resolute, overwhelming' response in event of nuclear weapons use

Yoon warns N. Korea of 'resolute, overwhelming' response in event of nuclear weapons use

President Yoon Suk-yeol warned North Korea on Saturday it will be met with a "resolute" and "overwhelming" response if it attempts to use nuclear weapons, shortly after Pyongyang fired two short-range missiles in its fourth such test in less than a week. The launches further raised tensions as North Korea has appeared to be readying for what would be its seventh nuclear test ...

2022-10-01 13:09

NSC condemns N. Korea's missile launch

NSC condemns N. Korea's missile launch

The presidential National Security Council condemned North Korea's missile launch Saturday, vowing to maintain a firm readiness posture against any North Korean provocation.

2022-10-01 10:43

Yoon warns N. Korea of 'resolute, overwhelming' response in event of nuclear weapons use

N. Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into East Sea: S. Korean military

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