POLITICS

South Korea’s 2035 Carbon Goals Face Industry Pushback

Critics argue that the government's confirmed 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 53-61% fails to reflect South Korea's manufacturing-centric industrial structure. While South Korea's reduction targe

South Korea Stages Powerful Naval Drill in East Sea with Aegis Destroyers

Heaven-Sent Power: The Mighty Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong! On Monday, approximately 70 km (about 44 miles) east of Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, the 7,600-ton Aegis destroyer Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG) led the charge, unleashing a barrage of fire at

South Korea Reviews Global Steel Tariffs, Plans Strategic Trade Talks

On Monday, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held a joint public-private sector meeting to review steel protectionist measures implemented by the United States, European Union (EU), and Canada. The meeting took place at the Korea Iron & Stee

U.S. 7th Mechanized Corps to Hold Live-Fire Drills Across 13 Korean Regions

The U.S. Army's 7th Mechanized Corps announced on Monday that it will conduct live-fire exercises for mechanized units from November 19 to 26 across 13 cities and counties in the Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Chungbuk regions. The exercises will take place

THE DEAL Is Done! Canada Just AXED Its Closest Ally To Buy Korean Subs—Is This The End of The US-Canada Defense Pact?

On Wednesday, South Korean Deputy Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee visited the Canadian Department of National Defence for a meeting with Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defence Stefanie Beck. The two officials discussed ways to advance defense and

No REAL Agenda: Trump Stops In Korea For a PITIFUL Two-Hour Handshake Before the Major China Deal

The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will visit South Korea on Wednesday (Korean time) for talks with President Lee Jae Myung. Following an overnight stay in South Korea, Trump will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping

TRUST Broken: Seoul May Replace US Nuke Submarines in Asia Because Pentagon Is Too Busy to Fight Kim

Military experts are advocating for a K-nuclear sharing arrangement in which South Korea would acquire and operate nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) in coordination with the U.S. This proposal comes amid escalating North Korean nuc

APEC 2025: What to Expect from the Trump-Xi Showdown in South Korea?

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju is just a week away. Leaders from the U.S., China, Japan, and other nations will converge on Gyeongju for this year’s most significant multilateral diplomatic event. As anticipated on Mo

ADEX 2025: How Hanwha's AI-Powered Defense Tech is Shaping Korea's Military Future

Hanwha is set to participate in the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, unveiling a new paradigm in defense technology to address evolving security challenges. The company aims to bolster self-reliance in national defens

Military Base Photography by Taiwanese Nationals Sentenced 3-Year

Prosecutors reiterated their request for a three-year prison term in the appeal trial of two Taiwanese nationals convicted of unauthorized photography of military facilities—matching their initial demand.The 7th Criminal Division of the Suwon Distric