Jeongmin Kim is Executive Director at Korea Risk Group, based in Seoul. She covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs. Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground, and prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency’s Seoul bureau.
Seoul says system will improve detection and evaluation of DPRK missiles, with three countries to share info 24/7
Experts say computer-simulated Taeguk Exercise likely to focus more on North Korean threats near border this year
Expert says DPRK appears to have concluded there are few benefits to maintaining historical presence in region
Launch using solid-fuel rocket comes just two days after Space X put ROK’s first military spy satellite in orbit
Experts say both sides set to boost military readiness after DPRK scraps CMA and deploys soldiers to border
Kim Myung-soo says CMA has constrained military but faces scrutiny over personal conduct and alleged lack of experience
Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says
ROK and 17 UNC member states hold first-ever meeting of defense chiefs, stressing role in maintaining peace
South Korean president also claims DPRK seeks to advance missiles through satellite launches, though expert disagrees
Announcement comes as Seoul and Washington revise strategy for deterring DPRK nukes for first time in decade
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