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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
May 31, 2026
South Korea, Japan stress Korean Peninsula security, resume maritime drills
Defense chiefs pledge closer trilateral cooperation with Washington, resume bilateral maritime drills
May 30, 2026
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’
May 30, 2026
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
May 30, 2026
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
May 28, 2026
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
May 27, 2026
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
May 21, 2026
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
May 20, 2026
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
May 19, 2026
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
May 15, 2026
