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Ex-Trump official says South Korea's nuclear armament would lead to heightened tension

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn said Seoul should rely on the U.S. security umbrella rather than pursue nuclear weapons, warning it would raise regional tensions.

2026.7.9

Arms agency holds launch ceremony for Submarine Tugboat-II program's lead vessel

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration held a ceremony for the lead vessel of the Submarine Tugboat-II program, which is primarily designed to tow the Navy's 3,600-ton Jang Bogo submarines.

2026.6.25

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U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on May 14. [UPI/YONHAP]

Trump remarks on Taiwan arms package rattle South Korea, sow anxiety over U.S. commitments

Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan could be used as leverage in negotiations with China has raised concerns in South Korea that even longstanding U.S. security commitments could become bargaining chips.

2026.5.18

A K-9 self-propelled howitzer is displayed in front of the Hanwha Aerospace factory in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, on March 16, 2023. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korea to export additional 112 K9 howitzers to Finland in $634M deal

Korea will export an additional 112 units of its K9 self-propelled howitzers to Finland in an arms deal valued at some 940 billion won ($634 million) in what would be another boost for Seoul's push to increase weapons exports.

2026.4.9

The ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho departs from a naval port in Jinhae District, Changwon, South Gyeongsang, on March 25, to take part in a joint Korea-Canada naval exercise. [NAVY]

U.S. official says 'pretty extensive process' in progress for Korea nuclear-powered sub project

A senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday that the U.S. government is carrying out a "pretty extensive process" regarding a bilateral agreement with Korea over the Asian ally's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.

2026.3.26

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, second from right, and his daughter Kim Ju-ae attend North Korea's firepower strike drill involving 600-millimeter (24-inch), ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers on March 14 in this photo published by the state-run Rodong Sinmun on March 15. [NEWS1]

Kim Jong-un warns of 'destructive strike' on enemies after North's rocket launcher test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned that enemies within a 420-kilometer (260-mile) range would face a “massive, destructive strike” if war breaks out on the peninsula. Kim oversaw a live-fire drill on Saturday.

2026.3.15

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right, and his daughter Kim Ju-ae watch a test launch of a strategic cruise missile from the destroyer Choe Hyon via video link on March 10, in this photo carried by the North's official Rodong Sinmun the following day. [NEWS1]

North's leader hails 'multifaceted nuclear operation' with cruise missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the country’s nuclear forces have entered a “phase of multifaceted operation” after overseeing a strategic cruise missile launch from a new destroyer, state media reported Wednesday.

2026.3.11

A vehicle carrying the first batch of domestically-developed long-range missiles arrives at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on March 9, in this photo provided by Kyodo News. [AP/YONHAP]

Japan prepares to deploy its first domestically-developed long-range missile in Kumamoto

Japan is preparing to deploy its first batch of domestically-developed long-range missiles, with their launchers arriving at an army camp Monday as the country accelerates its offensive capability in response to rising challenges in the region.

2026.3.9

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right, inspects the Choe Hyon destroyer on March 3 to review combat training and assess its operational capabilities, in this photo carried by the North's official Rodong Sinmun on March 5. [NEWS1]

North’s Kim makes nuclear-armed navy push in first military inspection since start of Iran war

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a cruise missile test from a new 5,000-ton destroyer and reiterated his push for a nuclear-armed navy this week in his first public military-related appearance since the start of the Iran war.

2026.3.5

Hanwha Ocean submarine KSS-III Batch-II's launching ceremony on Oct. 22. [YONHAP]

Europe was K-defense's promised land. A new EU initiative threatens that.

The EU's SAFE program prioritizes European defense procurement, affecting Korea's weapon sales in Poland and beyond. Key decisions favor European firms, challenging Korea's ambitions amid increasing competition in global defense markets.

2025.12.25