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North Korea's Latest SRBM Launch: What You Need to Know About the 13th Missile Test of 2026

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea from the Wonsan area in Gangwon Province on September 12. This marks the 13th ballistic missile provocation by North Korea this year.The Joint Chiefs of Staff repo

As MDL Incursions Rise, Top South Korean, U.S. Commanders Inspect Eastern Front

Gen. Jin Young-seung, chairman of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. Xavier Brunson, commander of U.S. Forces Korea and the United Nations Command, visited a general outpost (GOP) and guard post (GP) along the eastern front on Sept. 9 to a

North Korean Artillery Sounds, Smoke Spread Across Ganghwa and Gimpo; Military Says No Threatening Activity

A video showing what appeared to be unusual activity by North Korean military authorities in border areas of Ganghwa Island in Incheon and Gimpo in Gyeonggi province spread on social media, but South Korean military authorities determined that the ac

2026 Freedom Edge: How Korea, U.S., and Japan Strengthen Defense Amid North Korea's Threats

On Monday, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan launched their regular multi-domain joint exercise, Freedom Edge. North Korea's unwavering hardline stance against these trilateral drills raises concerns about potential retaliatory actions, including poss

North Korean Investment Scam: How Yang Kyung-sook Defrauded Millions with Fake Projects

Yang Kyung-sook, a former programming director at Radio 21 who previously served time for election fraud, has been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly defrauding investors of billions of won by promoting North Korean Daedonggang beer busi

North Korea's MDL Intrusions: How South Korea Plans to Enhance Surveillance in 2026

The U.S. military is evaluating plans to move surveillance equipment closer to the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in response to North Korea's ongoing border line work north of the MDL, which aims to sever inter-Korean ties, and frequent MDL violati

5 Key Strategies for South Korea to Navigate U.S.-China Diplomacy Ahead of September's Summit

Observers are increasingly confident that the upcoming U.S.-China summit in Washington, D.C., scheduled for a month from now, could serve as a crucial diplomatic watershed for restarting talks between North Korea and the U.S. Speculation is growing t

North Korea's Military Buildup: What Does the 2028 Border Fortification Plan Mean for Asia?

North Korea continues to bolster its military presence along the border, deploying 240mm and 600mm multiple rocket launchers, self-propelled artillery, and unmanned aerial vehicles. U.S. military officials project that the so-called border fortificat

North Korea Launches 10 Short-Range Missiles: What Does This Mean for U.S.-South Korea Relations?

On the Thursday afternoon, North Korea launched a barrage of over ten short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea. This marks the 12th missile provocation this year and the resumption of military demonstrations after approximately a week

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit South Korea Aug. 19-20; Focus on North Korea's Position on U.S.-North Korea Dialogue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will make an official one-night, two-day visit to South Korea from Aug. 19-20. With U.S. President Donald Trump issuing concili