China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter

Mighty Dragon: China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Allegedly Penetrates Tsushima Strait Undetected, Raising Alarms Over Japan and South Korea’s Radar Blind Spots

China’s premier stealth fighter, the Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon,” has reportedly flown a mission over the Tsushima Strait without detection by either Japanese or South Korean radar systems. The implication, aired subtly yet unmistakably by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV in...
US, South Korea

Trump Slashes 15% Tariffs on South Korean imports, Unlocks Massive Investment Pact: Trade Realignment or Strategic Gamble?

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping trade agreement with South Korea, marking a major recalibration of Washington’s Asia-Pacific economic policy. The announcement came just ahead of Trump's self-imposed August 1 deadline to raise tariffs on several U.S. trading partners,...
North Korea Mobilizes Citizens

North Korea Declares Nuclear Status “Non-Negotiable” in Blunt Rebuke to U.S. Diplomacy: A Strategic Shift or Stalemate?

In a stark and calculated declaration, North Korea on Tuesday asserted that the United States must come to terms with the irreversible changes in the geopolitical landscape since previous summit meetings and must abandon its long-standing goal of denuclearizing the...
Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Faces Arrest Warrant Over Martial Law Allegations

The political turbulence gripping South Korea, the Seoul Central District Court early Thursday issued a detention warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, a once-powerful figure now facing a cascade of criminal charges. The warrant, granted at the request of independent...
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...
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