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North Korea has issued a sharp warning to Japan following Tokyo’s plans to test its newly developed futuristic weapon. The U.S. ally has successfully developed a railgun—a weapon that uses electromagnetic force to launch high-speed projectiles—and is now reportedly preparing to conduct a full-scale test.
North Korea's acknowledgment of a destroyer launch failure offers a glimpse into the regime's naval ambitions and limitations.
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RealClearDefense on MSNThe Evolving Role of U.S. Forces in KoreaThe Evolving Role of U.S. Forces in Korea and Its Implications for the ROK-U.S. Alliance The presence of U.S. Forces in Korea (USFK) has long served as a cornerstone of the Republic of Korea–United States (ROK-U.
Participating U.S. forces included the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence and a maritime patrol aircraft, according to South Korean naval officials. South Korea contributed roughly 10 aircraft and 10 warships, including the destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I.
Japan is scheduled to conduct its first-ever domestic surface-to-ship missile launching drill in June - Anadolu Ajansı
South Korea and Japan will launch a one-month pilot program in June to expedite entry procedures for each other’s nationals through fast-track lanes at airports
This week, the United Nations General Assembly met for its first-ever public high-level session devoted to North Korea's human rights situation. The meeting highlighted Pyongyang’s brutal repression of its citizens as a driver of global insecurity.
On Wednesday, local media were given access to the Korea Air and Space Operations Center (KAOC), a highly secured command post located within Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, about 60km south of Seoul.