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China’s top strategist tours DPRK’s Wonsan resort before returning to Beijing
Visit follows talks with Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang keeps its flagship beach resort closed to most foreigners
US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal
Top commanders pledge in annual meeting to sustain trilateral cooperation through upcoming Freedom Edge exercise
US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections
The Buddy Squadron exercise includes F-16, F-35A and FA-50 fighters after allies reduced annual frequency
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered
Seoul holds live-fire drills near disputed sea border with North Korea
South Korean marines fired live rounds from K9 howitzers and Chunmoo MLRS as Pyongyang continues to reject NLL
Seoul, Kyiv move closer to transferring North Korean POWs to South Korea
Top diplomats say fate of DPRK soldiers captured fighting for Russia should follow international law and their wishes
Lee, Moon agree on need to continue pursuing dialogue with North Korea
South Korean president says inter-Korean ties feel nearly irreversible but vows to continue engagement policy
Destroyer deployment, missile tests, drone warfare and North Korea’s near misses
Joon Ha Park talks DPRK military modernization, while author Fyodor Tertitskiy explores crises that shaped Kim dynasty
Seoul says it tracked North Korea missile test despite no real-time alert
Defense ministry denies missing Hwasong-11D launch as experts point to possible decision not to disclose the test
Lee says he asked Trump to ‘resolve’ North Korea nuke issue following Iran deal
South Korean president reportedly advocated for ‘phased approach,’ distinct from US approach to Middle East
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