-
South Korea confirms joint nuclear exercises with US despite Biden’s rebuff
Jan 03, 2023 15:48South Korea on Tuesday confirmed discussions with Washington on its involvement in US nuclear weapons operations amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula after US President Joe Biden denied discussions on joint nuclear exercises.
-
Biden contradicts South Korean president's remarks, says not discussing joint nuclear drills with Seoul
Jan 03, 2023 08:05US President Joe Biden has contradicted earlier remarks made by his South Korean counterpart, Yoon Suk-yeol, that the two countries are mulling joint nuclear exercises, amid simmering tensions with North Korea.
-
North and South Korea mark New Year with missiles
Jan 02, 2023 15:29North Korea and South Korea both rang in the New Year, with missiles. North Korean launched several ballistic missiles over the weekend, with leader Kim Jong-un unveiling a new shorter range design to carry tactical nuclear weapons. South Korea announced Friday it launched a solid fuel rocket it says is designed to place a spy satellite in orbit.
-
South Korea warns any N Korean attempt to use nuclear weapons would end Kim's rule
Jan 01, 2023 08:32South Korea's Defense Ministry has warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would lead to the "end" of Pyongyang, after North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un called for an "exponential" increase in the country's nuclear arsenal.
-
Kim orders 'exponential increase' of North Korea's nuclear arsenal to counter US threat
Jan 01, 2023 08:15North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the development of new nuclear-capable inter-continental ballistic missiles and the mass production of tactical nuclear weapons to counter the threat from the United States to his country’s sovereignty.
-
North Korea fires three ballistic missiles after South's test of space launch vehicle
Dec 31, 2022 14:51North Korea has fired at least three short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula, the South Korean military says.
-
North Korean leader unveils new goals to boost military power
Dec 28, 2022 07:31North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has presented new key goals to further boost the country’s military power next year, amid growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
-
South Korea plans to create a stealth drone unit against North
Dec 27, 2022 16:15South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has vowed to create a military unit specializing in stealth drones in response to North Korea's advancements in this field.
-
South Korea, US considering live-fire drills
Dec 23, 2022 07:59South Korea and the United States are considering staging their first large-scale, joint live-fire drills in six years in 2023 as Seoul and Washington strengthen security coordination against North Korea.
-
US sends B-52 bombers, F-22 fighters for war games with South Korea
Dec 20, 2022 15:28South Korea and the United States have conducted a combined "military air drill" on Tuesday involving US nuclear-capable bombers and advanced stealth jets, Seoul said, amid rapidly escalating tensions with North Korea.