On March 4, 2024, a South Korean F-15K Slam Eagles taxid on the runway at Osan Air Base, South Korea.

Air Combat Drills in US-South Korean Exercise

US and South Korean airmen have started a five-day combat drill to enhance their defense against aerial attacks. Over 20 fighters from both countries flew counter-air drills for Ssangmae Training, or Buddy Squadron, from Osan Air Base. The aircraft used...
South Korea

Geopolitical Challenges South Korea’s Economy is Facing

South Korea's economy cooled in 2023, with global demand for exports declining to an estimated 1.4%, geopolitical challenges, and weakening domestic demand. Despite expected growth in 2024, South Korea's long-term economic growth will be impacted by structural challenges from changing...
US-China

China Ignoring US Mediation Attempts

The Biden administration is seeking intervention with Tehran to rein in the Houthis of Yemen, amidst the Axis of Resistance expanding its operations against American and Israeli interests. President Biden deputed National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to handle this delicate...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korean Nuclear Crisis: A Global Security Challenge

In November, South Korea announced its intention to scrap a security pact with North Korea, which halted military exercises along their common border. This move was in response to North Korea's decision to launch a military reconnaissance satellite, violating UN...
South Korea military

How can South Korea’s military address dual crisis it faces?

South Korea, the world's sixth-ranked military power, has demonstrated significant strategic and technological prowess, with the signing of the Washington Declaration in April bolstering nuclear deterrence on the Korean Peninsula. The Nuclear Consultative Group bolsters South Korea's security, shielding it...
Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un’s War Threats and Domestic Woes

Kim Jong Un has been a vocal critic of South Korea since January 2024. He presided over the test of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile and declared South Korea as the North's primary enemy. He vowed to remove unification language...
North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile

South Korea’s Nuclear Dilemma Amidst Pyongyang’s Live-Drills

The Korean Peninsula is facing a persistent crisis due to North Korea's nuclear rhetoric, with recent artillery shells fired near the sea border causing furor. Pyongyang fired over 350 rounds of artillery, a reaction to South Korea's military activities and...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, top center, meets with commanding army officers in Pyongyang, North Korea.

North Korea’s Military Could Respond to Provocation

North Korean leader Kim Jong UN has vowed to annihilate the United States and South Korea if provoked, citing an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. He has increased his warlike rhetoric in response to an expansion of U.S.-South Korean military drills. Experts...
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi

Japan and China’s Diplomatic Meeting in South Korea Sets Stage for 3-Way Regional Talks

TOKYO Japan and China have held bilateral talks to resolve disputes, including China's ban on Japanese seafood, which has negatively impacted Japanese exporters. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met in Busan, South Korea, and will...
East Asia Politics

Challenges to East Asia’s Success: Domestic Politics at Risk

East Asia, known for its economic growth and stability, is facing growing challenges that could undermine its success. While global economic powerhouses like China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have risen, domestic politics in the region are showing signs of...
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