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Why North Korea issues played second fiddle to South Korea at Shangri-La
In interview, Lami Kim discusses OPCON transfer risks, Seoul’s push for a nuke sub and the DPRK’s ‘two-state’ policy
Why Canada is strengthening ties with Seoul against North Korean threats
In interview, former UNC deputy commander discusses Ottawa’s growing focus on Indo-Pacific, ROK-NATO links and more
Top US diplomat consults with Seoul on North Korea, nuclear submarines
Undersecretary of State Allison Hooker visits South Korea for three days of talks on allied cooperation
ROK, Japan discussed potential military logistics agreement, Seoul says
Ahn says discussions on a potential ACSA 'require public support,' as the countries look to cooperate amid DPRK threats
South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills
Defense chiefs pledge closer trilateral cooperation with Washington, resume bilateral maritime drills
Seoul says North Korea arms buildup is fueling global instability
ROK defense chief says DPRK using Russian intelligence to modernize military as Seoul looks to ‘self-reliant defense’
Hegseth praises Seoul’s defense commitments, omits reference to North Korea
In a shift from last year, the Pentagon chief made no reference to Pyongyang despite growing DPRK missile program
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
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