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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
Senate confirms Michelle Steel as US ambassador to South Korea
Ex-congresswoman has expressed hawkish views on North Korea, stressed Seoul’s role in competition with China
Seoul’s Unification Ministry takes issue with calling North Korea ‘enemy’
Ministry objects to military’s plan to keep label in white paper, exposing rift within Lee administration
Seoul unveils plans to redraw military boundary near North Korean border
The proposed move will ease or remove military land-use restrictions across about 720 square kilometers in South Korea
Lee seeks Pope Leo’s blessing for peace with North Korea at Vatican meeting
Seoul says president invited pontiff to visit South Korea, but doesn’t say if he appealed for papal visit to Pyongyang
Lee says hope for peace with North Korea is ‘still alive’ at mass in Rome
South Korean president is expected to seek support for peace efforts when he meets Pope Leo on Monday
US, ROK reassert North Korean denuclearization goal at nuclear consultations
Washington also reiterates commitment to Seoul’s defense with ‘full range of US capabilities, including nuclear’
South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Leaders reaffirm commitment to denuclearization and condemn DPRK’s military cooperation with Russia against Ukraine
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