Gray Eagle STOL launching from ROKS Dokdo

​GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Unmanned Aircraft Systems​

In a significant development in the defense sector, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced a collaborative agreement with South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace to jointly develop and produce advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This partnership aims to enhance the...
Demilitarized zone (DMZ), region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea.

Unseen Neighbors: The Persistent Struggles of North Korean Refugees in South Korea

Every year, dozens of North Korean escapees risk their lives to cross through China and other Southeast Asian countries before finally arriving in South Korea. Unlike refugees from elsewhere, they are granted automatic citizenship under the South Korean constitution, which...
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Ballistic Threat: North Korea Ships Ballistic Missiles to Russia, Prompting Fears of Expanded Proxy Conflict

The United States is sounding the alarm over a burgeoning military partnership between North Korea and Russia, which top officials warn could upend strategic balances in both Europe and East Asia. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee this...
South Korea Unveils Next-Generation Tactical Bridge System

South Korea Unveils Next-Generation Tactical Bridge System: A Strategic Leap in Battlefield Mobility

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) officially unveiled a prototype of its next-generation tactical bridge system — a development poised to transform how the Republic of Korea (ROK) military manages mobility and logistics on the battlefield. Presented in Eumseong,...
Kim Jong Un Supervises Live-Fire Drills and New Sniper Rifle Test in Special Ops Training Center Visit

Kim Jong Un Supervises Live-Fire Drills and New Sniper Rifle Test in Special Ops Training Center Visit

North Korean state media on Thursday released a detailed report and accompanying images of Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un overseeing a high-profile visit to a special operations training center, where he observed live-fire exercises and personally test-fired a new sniper...
North Korea Nuclear Submarine

North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Sparks Arms Race in Korean Peninsula

North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine, a development long rumored but now confirmed by official state media. The massive size of the vessel suggests it is designed to carry long-range, nuclear-armed ballistic missiles, a significant escalation in the...
North Korea’s new Il-76-based airborne early warning and control aircraft.

North Korea Unveils Advanced Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft: A New Strategic Asset?

 In a major development for its military capabilities, North Korea has officially unveiled its first airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, a heavily modified Russian Il-76 Candid cargo aircraft. The revelation comes as state media released images of Supreme...
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 on display in the Korean War

The Forgotten Human Stories of the Cold War: Spies, Defectors, and the Great Game

The Cold War is often remembered for its proxy wars, nuclear brinkmanship, and the ideological battle between the two superpowers—the Soviet Union and the United States. However, amidst the high-stakes geopolitical maneuvering, the human element is often overlooked. Stories of...
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as U.S.-South Korea Military Drills Begin

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Yellow Sea on Monday, just hours after denouncing a large-scale joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea. The missile tests add to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula as...
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Funding Freeze Puts North Korean Human Rights Advocacy

UN Rapporteur Sounds the Alarm on Future of Civil Society Work This week, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea issued a stark warning to the international community. Expressing deep concern, she highlighted the imminent threat...
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