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Why some experts fear ROK missile sites could incentivize North Korean strikes
Study finds South Korea’s bases are vulnerable to nuclear attack, raising risk of preemptive action in a crisis
Seoul lays out plans to build nuclear sub by mid-2030s to counter North Korea
Defense minister says vessel will improve South Korea’s ability to monitor the DPRK’s submarine forces
Cheering for two Koreas: How South Koreans welcomed the North in soccer clash
Historic semifinal drew thousands of spectators, rekindling engagement hopes while critics warned against politicization
South Korea conducts major air drills amid scrutiny over North Korea posture
Drills come as Seoul rejects claims it scaled back live-fire training under a conciliatory policy toward Pyongyang
Lee, Takaichi agree to join hands to restore peace on Korean Peninsula
However, the Japanese prime minister struck a different tone from Lee, who did not mention North Korea by name
South Korea to kick off ‘Taegeuk’ exercise aimed at mitigating North’s threats
The exercise, centered on tabletop war games and computer simulations, is among South Korea’s highest-level drills
ROK air force denies live-fire reduction is linked to diplomacy with North
Military accuses news report of distorting training data, citing safety overhaul after 2025 Pocheon bombing accident
ROK defense chief acknowledges gap with US over command of DPRK wartime response
Ahn Gyu-back says Lee administration is committed to early OPCON transfer as U.S. stresses conditions-based approach
Seoul unveils controversial $15 million Korean War memorial in city center
Germany donated a section of the Berlin Wall for the project, while the Netherlands contributed tile
Seoul says North Korea constitution revision won’t change peace policy
South Korea pledges continued pursuit of inter-Korean co-existence after Pyongyang codifies ‘two-state’ framework
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