South Korean Navy Chief Visits U.S. Submarine Base to Bolster North Korea Deterrence AsiaToday's Ji Hwan-hyuk Reporter = Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yang Yong-mo, the first submariner to serve in the Navy, visited the Naval Strategic Nuclear Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia, U.S., on Feb. 2 (local time). This is the first time a South Korean naval chief of staff has visited the base...
U.S. Overseas Nuclear Deployments Spark North Korean Response North Korea says strengthening its nuclear deterrent is an indispensable response to the expanding deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons overseas.North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) made the statement on Feb. 2, introducing an article by Ri Ji-sung, a research fellow at the International Institute for Political Studies, titled "Reckless Maneuvers Increase Risk of Nuclear War.
North Korea Increases Naval Strength for Nuclear Expansion North Korea emphasizes raising navy's underwater and surface power at year-end meeting Kim Jong Un "Navy nuclearization, an urgent task" North Korea claims to have repeatedly fired a cruise missile from a submarine, four days after a cruise missile provocation.
North Korea provocatively launches a surprise cruise missile, possibly a nuclear-loaded 'strategic cruise missile'. North Korea has launched a strategic cruise missile in the East Sea. It is believed to be capable of carrying a tactical nuclear weapon, and is likely a move to maximize security threats ahead of parliamentary elections. North Korea's armed provocations continue, and there are growing concerns about further provocations aimed at the general election...
Presidential Office: North Korea's Underwater Nuke Test Likely Exaggerated AsiaToday Reporter Hong Sun-mi = The presidential office said on Monday that "based on our analysis to date, we are weighing the possibility that North Korea's claim is exaggerated and fabricated," in response to North Korea's announcement that it tested an underwater nuclear weapons system.
North Korea's New Underwater Nuke Test North Korea's Defense Ministry says it has conducted an important test of its underwater nuclear weapons system 'Haebyeol-5-23' in response to the U.S.-South Korea and Japan naval drills.
North Korea's New Weapons for Civil Defense Reaffirming 'two-strike capability' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is likely to focus on strengthening surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and increasing naval power North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his line of 'strengthening self-defense' at the Supreme People's Assembly held on the 15th of this month, and reiterated the modernization of armaments...
Trump's Possible Return Raises Concerns and Opportunities for Korean SecurityThere's a possibility of Trump engaging in nuclear arms reduction negotiations with North Korea if he returns to power.
Military's Expectations for North Korea's Next Moves Shin Won-sik "Provocation Signs Hard to Guess Like Cheonan" Hacking Could Trigger Social Disruption Amid observations that North Korea could launch a provocation targeting "major political events in hostile countries," including the South Korean general election and the U.S. presidential election, Defense Minister Shin Won-sik has a variety of possibilities in mind .
Russia's Game-Changing Hypersonic Missile Deployment: U.S.-China Face-Off in the PacificRussia sends Admiral Kasatonov with Zircon hypersonic missiles to North Sea, impacting U.S.-China tensions in the Pacific.
Kim Jong Un Inspects ICBM Launch Site Factory With His Daughter Kim Ju Ae North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launcher factory with his daughter Kim Ju-ae, highlighting the expansion of production capacity to bolster the country's defense capabilities. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday that Kim led a tour of the "important military vehicle production plant.
Japan Risks More Nuclear Damage? Two Reactors Leak Near Ishikawa PrefectureA Japanese earthquake led to radioactive water overflow at an inactive nuclear plant; efforts to prevent accidents ongoing.
Kim Jong Un's Daughter, Kim Ju Ae, Tipped as His SuccessorNorth Korea's Kim Ju Ae likely the successor to Kim Jong Un, says National Intelligence Service, but keeping all possibilities open.
North Korea's Warning: 'We Are in a War!' - Expect High-Intensity ProvocationsNorth Korea may reveal new weapons, conduct nuclear tests, and intensify Reconnaissance General Bureau operations.
South Korean Defense Ministry: Kim Jong-un's Regime Will Face End if North Korea Deploys Nuclear Weapons After North Korea raised the threat level by characterizing the relationship between the two Koreas as "the relationship between two hostile nations" and announcing the buildup of strategic weapons and the launch of additional reconnaissance satellites, the Defense Ministry responded with a strong response...
Seoul Conducts Defense Training in Preparation for North Korean Attack Seoul's integrated defense drill to prepare for emergency situations such as paralysis of the administrative network due to North Korea's nuclear and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats began on the 27th. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon makes a speech at a meeting to review countermeasures at the Chungmun Weapons Room at Seoul City Hall...
South Korea Becoming a Submarine Superpower, U.S. Military Expert SaysSouth Korea emerging as a submarine superpower with advanced submarines and a focus on stealth technology.
North Korea's Nuclear Reactor Back in Business: Is a 7th Nuke Test Coming?South Korea and the U.S. confirm North Korea's test operations at its Experimental Light Water Reactor (ELWR) in Yongbyon.
North Korea's New Nuke Reactor, 4-5 Times More Plutonium Detected: What's Going On?North Korea's accelerated operation of a nuclear facility raises concerns; potential for increased plutonium production and nuclear weapons.
South Korea's Military Ready as Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear CounterattackNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un receives soldiers involved in ICBM launch, but South Korea remains prepared for threats.
South Korean Navy Chief Visits U.S. Submarine Base to Bolster North Korea Deterrence AsiaToday's Ji Hwan-hyuk Reporter = Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Yang Yong-mo, the first submariner to serve in the Navy, visited the Naval Strategic Nuclear Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia, U.S., on Feb. 2 (local time). This is the first time a South Korean naval chief of staff has visited the base...
U.S. Overseas Nuclear Deployments Spark North Korean Response North Korea says strengthening its nuclear deterrent is an indispensable response to the expanding deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons overseas.North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) made the statement on Feb. 2, introducing an article by Ri Ji-sung, a research fellow at the International Institute for Political Studies, titled "Reckless Maneuvers Increase Risk of Nuclear War.
North Korea Increases Naval Strength for Nuclear Expansion North Korea emphasizes raising navy's underwater and surface power at year-end meeting Kim Jong Un "Navy nuclearization, an urgent task" North Korea claims to have repeatedly fired a cruise missile from a submarine, four days after a cruise missile provocation.
North Korea provocatively launches a surprise cruise missile, possibly a nuclear-loaded 'strategic cruise missile'. North Korea has launched a strategic cruise missile in the East Sea. It is believed to be capable of carrying a tactical nuclear weapon, and is likely a move to maximize security threats ahead of parliamentary elections. North Korea's armed provocations continue, and there are growing concerns about further provocations aimed at the general election...
Presidential Office: North Korea's Underwater Nuke Test Likely Exaggerated AsiaToday Reporter Hong Sun-mi = The presidential office said on Monday that "based on our analysis to date, we are weighing the possibility that North Korea's claim is exaggerated and fabricated," in response to North Korea's announcement that it tested an underwater nuclear weapons system.
North Korea's New Underwater Nuke Test North Korea's Defense Ministry says it has conducted an important test of its underwater nuclear weapons system 'Haebyeol-5-23' in response to the U.S.-South Korea and Japan naval drills.
North Korea's New Weapons for Civil Defense Reaffirming 'two-strike capability' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is likely to focus on strengthening surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and increasing naval power North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his line of 'strengthening self-defense' at the Supreme People's Assembly held on the 15th of this month, and reiterated the modernization of armaments...
Trump's Possible Return Raises Concerns and Opportunities for Korean Security There's a possibility of Trump engaging in nuclear arms reduction negotiations with North Korea if he returns to power.
Military's Expectations for North Korea's Next Moves Shin Won-sik "Provocation Signs Hard to Guess Like Cheonan" Hacking Could Trigger Social Disruption Amid observations that North Korea could launch a provocation targeting "major political events in hostile countries," including the South Korean general election and the U.S. presidential election, Defense Minister Shin Won-sik has a variety of possibilities in mind .
Russia's Game-Changing Hypersonic Missile Deployment: U.S.-China Face-Off in the Pacific Russia sends Admiral Kasatonov with Zircon hypersonic missiles to North Sea, impacting U.S.-China tensions in the Pacific.
Kim Jong Un Inspects ICBM Launch Site Factory With His Daughter Kim Ju Ae North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launcher factory with his daughter Kim Ju-ae, highlighting the expansion of production capacity to bolster the country's defense capabilities. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday that Kim led a tour of the "important military vehicle production plant.
Japan Risks More Nuclear Damage? Two Reactors Leak Near Ishikawa Prefecture A Japanese earthquake led to radioactive water overflow at an inactive nuclear plant; efforts to prevent accidents ongoing.
Kim Jong Un's Daughter, Kim Ju Ae, Tipped as His Successor North Korea's Kim Ju Ae likely the successor to Kim Jong Un, says National Intelligence Service, but keeping all possibilities open.
North Korea's Warning: 'We Are in a War!' - Expect High-Intensity Provocations North Korea may reveal new weapons, conduct nuclear tests, and intensify Reconnaissance General Bureau operations.
South Korean Defense Ministry: Kim Jong-un's Regime Will Face End if North Korea Deploys Nuclear Weapons After North Korea raised the threat level by characterizing the relationship between the two Koreas as "the relationship between two hostile nations" and announcing the buildup of strategic weapons and the launch of additional reconnaissance satellites, the Defense Ministry responded with a strong response...
Seoul Conducts Defense Training in Preparation for North Korean Attack Seoul's integrated defense drill to prepare for emergency situations such as paralysis of the administrative network due to North Korea's nuclear and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats began on the 27th. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon makes a speech at a meeting to review countermeasures at the Chungmun Weapons Room at Seoul City Hall...
South Korea Becoming a Submarine Superpower, U.S. Military Expert Says South Korea emerging as a submarine superpower with advanced submarines and a focus on stealth technology.
North Korea's Nuclear Reactor Back in Business: Is a 7th Nuke Test Coming? South Korea and the U.S. confirm North Korea's test operations at its Experimental Light Water Reactor (ELWR) in Yongbyon.
North Korea's New Nuke Reactor, 4-5 Times More Plutonium Detected: What's Going On? North Korea's accelerated operation of a nuclear facility raises concerns; potential for increased plutonium production and nuclear weapons.
South Korea's Military Ready as Kim Jong Un Threatens Nuclear Counterattack North Korea's Kim Jong Un receives soldiers involved in ICBM launch, but South Korea remains prepared for threats.
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