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...
Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea After Yoon Suk-yeol: A Democracy at the Crossroads

In a moment that will be etched into South Korea’s modern political history, former President Yoon Suk-yeol was permanently removed from office by a unanimous ruling of the Constitutional Court. Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae delivered the decisive verdict on...
Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets

Indonesia’s Interest in Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets Raises Questions Over Its Loyalty to South Korea’s KF-21 Program

In a move that has raised eyebrows across Asia's defence community, Indonesia has openly declared its interest in joining Türkiye’s KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet program, casting a shadow over its existing commitment to South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae project. The announcement,...
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,...
Jeju Air Flight 2216

Chaos in the Cockpit: How Jeju Air Flight 2216’s Final Minutes Turned Deadly

The changing decisions, engine failure, and a fatal concrete wall — Inside South Korea’s worst air disaster in decades. When Jeju Air Flight 2216 took off from Bangkok in the early hours of December 29, 2024, there was nothing to...
Next-Generation Artillery for Indian Army: Hanwha-L&T Pact Signals Stronger Indo-Korean Defense Synergy

Next-Generation Artillery for Indian Army: Hanwha-L&T Pact Signals Stronger Indo-Korean Defense Synergy

Hanwha-L&T's $253 Million Howitzer Deal Signals Shift in Global Defense Landscape In a move that could ripple through global defense markets, South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed a $253 million contract with India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to deliver components...
South Korea’s K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank

South Korea’s K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank Arrives in Peru: A Strategic Play in Latin America’s Arms Market

In a move that signals growing competition in Latin America’s armored vehicle market, South Korea has delivered its K2 Black Panther main battle tank (MBT) to Peru for display at the upcoming SITDEF 2025 defense exhibition. The tank’s arrival, alongside...
South Korea - North Korea Border

New Study Reveals Sharp Gap in U.S. and South Korean Expectations Over American Military Support in Korean War Scenario

Public Opinion Clash Raises Concerns of Misunderstanding, Strategic Risks A new academic study has exposed a striking divide between how Americans and South Koreans view the likelihood of U.S. military intervention if war were to break out on the Korean...
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...
FA-50 Fighter Jets

Egypt Moves Closer to Acquiring 100 FA-50 Fighter Jets in Strategic Pact with South Korea

Egypt is on the brink of securing a significant defense agreement with South Korea to acquire FA-50 light attack and training aircraft. The deal, which has reached an advanced stage of negotiations, is expected to enhance Egypt’s air force capabilities...
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