Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

North Korean Defector Crosses Heavily Fortified DMZ: Rare Land Escape Stirs Tensions and Reflection in Seoul

In a rare and risky crossing that underscores both the desperation of life under the North Korean regime and the persistent geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsula, a North Korean national was apprehended by South Korean forces on Thursday (July...
US, South Korea

South Korea Seeks Extension on U.S. Tariffs Freeze Amid Stalled Trade Negotiations and Political Uncertainty

As the July 9 deadline approaches for the expiration of a crucial freeze on U.S. tariffs targeting South Korean exports, South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is heading to Washington with a high-stakes mission: to request an extension and avert...
Thousands Rally Amid Snowstorm Over South Korea’s Political Crisis

South Korea Redefines Martial Law After Yoon Crisis: Parliament Bans Military Entry, Marks Democratic Turning Point

South Korea’s National Assembly has passed a sweeping amendment to its martial law statutes, aimed at preventing the recurrence of last year’s constitutional crisis. The legislation, approved on Thursday, bars the military and police from entering the National Assembly without...
K2 Black Panther Tank

Poland and South Korea Expand Defense Ties with Landmark $6 Billion K2 Black Panther Tank Deal

Europe’s armored defense capabilities and further elevate South Korea’s role as a major global arms exporter, South Korean defense manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has finalized a landmark agreement with the Polish government for a second batch of K2 Black Panther main...
FA-50 fighter jet

Philippines Signs Major Defense Deal for 12 Additional FA-50 fighter Jet, Doubling Fleet Months After Fatal Crash

The Philippines has decided to double down on its investment in South Korean FA-50 fighter jets, signing a new contract for 12 additional aircraft. This decision—finalized despite the grounding of the existing fleet earlier this year after a tragic crash—underscores...
Lee Jae-myung

Who Is Lee Jae-myung? A Look at South Korea’s New President and His Rise From Poverty to Power

In a victory that marks both a personal triumph and a profound moment in South Korea’s political history, Lee Jae-myung has been elected President, bringing with him a backstory that echoes the journey of an entire nation. From an impoverished...
SSNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) departs Hanwha Ocean shipyard after a seven-month overhaul at Gyeongsangnam-do

U.S. Maritime Industry at crisis: How Japanese and South Korean Shipbuilding Expertise Could Strengthen America’s Defense-Industrial Base

America’s diminishing capacity to build the tools of modern power. From textiles to high-tech electronics to warships, trade deficits and decaying infrastructure now highlight the long-term erosion of the U.S. industrial core. The American heartland, once the world’s most productive...
US Troop South Korea

US Troop Withdrawal Rumors: South Korea Rejects U.S. Pullout Speculations, Emphasizes Need for Continued Military Cooperation

The Korean Peninsula is experiencing heightened strategic uncertainty following reports of a potential U.S. troop withdrawal from South Korea and a significant naval mishap in North Korea. These developments underscore the fragile security dynamics in the region. On Friday, South...
KF-21 Prototype

South Korea Enters Final Assembly Phase of First KF-21 Fighter Jet, First Delivery to ROKAF Set for 2026

South Korea marked a pivotal step in its journey to military aviation independence on May 20, 2025, as Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) jointly announced the beginning of the final assembly phase of the...
Hanwha Aerospace’s Tigon

Tigon: Hanwha Aerospace’s Modular Powerhouse Poised for Global Reach

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace is advancing its stake in the global armored vehicle market with its modular, multi-role wheeled platform—the Tigon. Offered in 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 configurations, the Tigon family exemplifies adaptability, mobility, and protection. Each variant is engineered...
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