South Korea, US, Japan hold anti-submarine drills to counter North Korea threats
1 year, 9 months ago

South Korea, US, Japan hold anti-submarine drills to counter North Korea threats

India Today  

The navies of South Korea, the US and Japan will hold two days of anti-submarine exercises starting Monday to better counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile capabilities, South Korea's defence ministry said. South Korean Marines' Assault Amphibious Vehicles take part in US and South Korea's marine corps combined amphibious landing drill called the 'Ssangyong' exercise, in Pohang, South Korea, March 29, 2023. READ | South Korea stages air drill with US in response to North Korea missile launch This week's exercises will use a mobile anti-submarine warfare training target to improve the capabilities needed to detect, track and destroy North Korean underwater threats, the ministry said. The three countries last held trilateral anti-submarine drills in September - the first time in five years - amid tension over North Korea's unprecedented number of missile tests.

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Biden spent four years building up US alliances in Asia. Will they survive Trump’s next term?
1 week, 3 days ago

Biden spent four years building up US alliances in Asia. Will they survive Trump’s next term?

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — For America’s friends in Asia, the uncertainty brought by the impending return of Donald Trump to the White House is coming at a bad time. Trump’s “priority is overwhelmingly on the economic relationship and on the United States not losing to China economically,” but there’s little sign “that he is deeply interested in the military or …

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier joins military drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea ICBM test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier joins military drill with South Korea, Japan after North Korea ICBM test

Firstpost  

South Korea, US and Japan are starting a three-day joint military exercise from today in response to threats from North Korea which recently conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile test The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington will feature in three-day South Korea, US and Japan joint military exercise starting on November 13, 2024. A three-day military drill will be …

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of U.S. election
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2 months ago

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of U.S. election

The Hindu  

North Korea on Tuesday fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, the South Korean military said, as the country continued its weapons demonstrations hours before the U.S. presidential election. During campaigning, Mr. Trump boasted about his personal ties with Mr. Kim, while Harris said she won’t “cozy up to tyrants and dictators like Kim Jong Un who are …

North Korea fires multiple short-range missiles in protest at US, Japan and South Korea military drills
2 months ago

North Korea fires multiple short-range missiles in protest at US, Japan and South Korea military drills

ABC  

North Korea has fired at least seven short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, Japan's defence minister said, soon after Pyongyang condemned military drills by its rivals. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister condemned the drills involving the United States, Japan and South Korea, in a report published on state media KCNA. "If the ICBM was meant for the …

North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program Could Seriously Complicate a Future US War Effort
2 months ago

North Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program Could Seriously Complicate a Future US War Effort

The Diplomat  

On October 8 South Korean media outlets cited sources in the country’s armed forces and National Assembly to report that North Korea was believed to have begun construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine. One of the most significant uncertainties surrounding the North Korean nuclear-powered submarine program remains whether its ships will be strategic ballistic missile submarines designed to deliver multiple …

South Korea Unveils Most Powerful Missile, Signaling Threat to North Korea
3 months, 1 week ago

South Korea Unveils Most Powerful Missile, Signaling Threat to North Korea

Associated Press  

South Korea unveils its most powerful missile, the Hyunmoo-5, capable of carrying an 8-ton conventional warhead that can penetrate deep into the earth and destroy underground bunkers in North Korea. The missile display comes as tensions between South Korea and North Korea escalate due to North Korea's recent nuclear facility revelations and missile tests. The South Korean military also displays …

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles
3 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles

The Hindu  

North Korea fired multiple short range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean peninsula Thursday, Seoul's military reported, days after the nuclear-armed North marked a state anniversary. Japan's Defence Ministry also confirmed the launch of at least one suspected North Korean ballistic missile, with the coastguard warning vessels to take care. The United States and Seoul have accused North …

Kim Jong Un emphasises importance of strengthening naval power
4 months ago

Kim Jong Un emphasises importance of strengthening naval power

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the importance of strengthening naval power as he toured a naval base construction site, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. A recent satellite imagery analysis by 38 North indicated that North Korea’s newest ballistic missile class submarine, the “Sinpo-C” class, was undergoing an extensive fitting-out period at the Sinpo South Shipyard. KCNA also …

South Korea, U.S. kick off annual drills over North's military, cyber threats
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea, U.S. kick off annual drills over North's military, cyber threats

The Hindu  

South Korea and the United States kicked off annual summertime military exercises on Monday, seeking to boost their joint readiness to fend off North Korea’s weapons and cyber threats. “South Korea will separately carry out the simultaneous government-led Ulchi civil defence drills, under the scenario of a nuclear attack by the North,” officials said. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol …

US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — U.S. and South Korean troops kicked off a large-scale exercise Monday aimed at strengthening their combined defense capabilities against nuclear-armed North Korea, which again accused the allies of practicing an invasion. The annual summertime exercise comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula as the pace of both North Korea’s weapons demonstrations and the U.S.-South Korea …

South Korea, U.S. to stage annual drills over North Korea's missile, cyber threats
4 months, 4 weeks ago

South Korea, U.S. to stage annual drills over North Korea's missile, cyber threats

The Hindu  

South Korea and the United States will begin annual summertime military drills next week to ramp up their capability to counter North Korea's weapons and cyber threats, officials said on Monday. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, set to run from August 19 to 29, as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and missile programmes and tries to launch reconnaissance …

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats
4 months, 4 weeks ago

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States will begin their annual joint military exercises next week with a focus on improving their combined capabilities to deter and defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats, the allies said Monday. South Korean and U.S. military officials said this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, scheduled for Aug. 19-29, will include …

North Korea tests ballistic missiles in response to US-South Korea-Japan military drill
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea tests ballistic missiles in response to US-South Korea-Japan military drill

The Independent  

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North Korea tests two ballistic missiles after conclusion of new multidomain US-South Korea-Japan drill
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea tests two ballistic missiles after conclusion of new multidomain US-South Korea-Japan drill

India TV News  

North Korea conducted the test-firing of two ballistic missiles on Monday, according to South Korea's military. North Korea on 'Freedom Edge' drill On Sunday, North Korea's Foreign Ministry issued a lengthy statement strongly denouncing the “Freedom Edge” drill, calling the US-South Korea-Japan partnership an Asian version of NATO. North Korea's missile advancements and regional tensions amid political developments Last week, …

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land

Al Jazeera  

The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed ‘Freedom Edge’. North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles and the second may have failed and blown up, possibly raining debris inland, South Korea’s military said. South Korean media, citing unidentified South Korean military sources, said it was highly likely the second …

North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-fired two ballistic missile Monday but one of them possibly flew abnormally, South Korea’s military said, a day after the North vowed “offensive and overwhelming” responses to a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. On Sunday, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry issued a lengthy statement strongly denouncing the “Freedom Edge” drill, calling …

North Korea condemns drills by U.S., Japan, S. Korea as 'Asian NATO'
6 months, 1 week ago

North Korea condemns drills by U.S., Japan, S. Korea as 'Asian NATO'

The Hindu  

North Korea denounced on June 30 joint military drills by South Korea, Japan and the United States, calling them an "Asian version of NATO" and warning of "fatal consequences". U.S., South Korean and Japanese leaders agreed at a trilateral summit last year to conduct annual drills as a sign of unity in the face of North Korea's nuclear threats and …

North Korea says leader Kim Jong-un supervised drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea
7 months, 1 week ago

North Korea says leader Kim Jong-un supervised drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised drills involving the firing of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers to show the country's ability to carry out a preemptive attack on rival South Korea, state media reported May 31. North Korea has simulated nuclear strikes on South Korea numerous times, but the latest drills came after animosities on the Korean Peninsula rose over North …

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea
7 months, 1 week ago

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills involving the firing of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers to show the country’s ability to carry out a preemptive attack on rival South Korea, state media reported Friday. North Korea has simulated nuclear strikes on South Korea numerous times, but the latest drills came after animosities on the Korean …

North Korea's Kim supervises firing drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea
7 months, 1 week ago

North Korea's Kim supervises firing drills simulating preemptive attacks on South Korea

The Independent  

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North Korea test-fires suspected missiles a day after US and South Korea conduct a fighter jet drill
7 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea test-fires suspected missiles a day after US and South Korea conduct a fighter jet drill

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday, South Korea’s military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill that the North views as a major security threat. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons launched from the North’s east …

South Korean military says North Korea test-fired ‘ballistic missiles’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korean military says North Korea test-fired ‘ballistic missiles’

Al Jazeera  

The launches took place a day after the United States and South Korea conducted joint fighter jet drills. North Korea has test-fired short-range “ballistic missiles” towards the Sea of Japan, the South Korean military said, a day after it conducted joint drills with the United States using stealth fighter jets to simulate air combat. In a brief statement on Friday, …

North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack
8 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack

NPR  

North Korean leader Kim led rocket drills that simulated a nuclear counterattack Enlarge this image toggle caption Ahn Young-joon/AP Ahn Young-joon/AP SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country's "super-large" multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to tests and threats that have …

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US and Philippine forces launch combat drills in the disputed South China Sea

The Independent  

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US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines

Associated Press  

ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT — A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a two-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea as U.S. President Joe Biden met for talks with leaders from Japan and the Philippines at the White House. A number of U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and …

North Korea fires an intermediate-range missile into its eastern waters, South Korea says
9 months, 1 week ago

North Korea fires an intermediate-range missile into its eastern waters, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea test-fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, as it pushes to advance its weapons aimed at remote U.S. targets in the Pacific. Hours after the launch, Seoul’s Defense Ministry announced that South Korea, the United States and Japan conducted a combined aerial exercise above …

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul
9 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

Al Jazeera  

Launches come days after South Korea and the US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal. North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters as United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to open a democracy summit in neighbouring South Korea, officials have said. “North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile toward the East …

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills’ end
9 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea resumes missile tests, raising tensions with its rivals after their military drills’ end

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Monday morning, its neighbors said, days after the end of the South Korean-U.S. military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal. South Korea’s military said it also detected “several” suspected short-range ballistic launches by North Korea on Monday morning. According to Japanese and …

Kim Jong-un urges ‘realistic’ combat preparations as he oversees air warfare drills
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong-un urges ‘realistic’ combat preparations as he oversees air warfare drills

The Independent  

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North Korea’s Kim test drives a new tank and orders troops to prepare for war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim test drives a new tank and orders troops to prepare for war

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un joined troops training on a new tank model and drove one himself, state media reported Thursday, as his rivals South Korea and the U.S. wrapped up their annual military exercises. The North’s Defense Ministry last week threatened “responsible military activities” in reaction to the South Korea-U.S. military drills, which involved …

North Korea’s Kim test-drives new tank during military drills
9 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim test-drives new tank during military drills

Al Jazeera  

Kim Jong Un tells soldiers to complete ‘preparations for war’ during military demonstration as South Korea and US wrap joint drills. Leader Kim Jong Un has joined North Korean soldiers training in operating a new battle tank, according to state media, as rivals South Korea and the United States wrapped up joint military exercises. Sporting a black leather jacket, Kim …

North Korea conducts artillery firing drills in likely response to South Korea-US military training
10 months ago

North Korea conducts artillery firing drills in likely response to South Korea-US military training

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised artillery firing drills aimed at boosting combat readiness, state media reported Friday, days after his country vowed to take corresponding military steps against the ongoing South Korean-U.S military training that it regards as an invasion rehearsal. Thursday’s drills involved frontline artillery units, whose weapons place Seoul, the South Korean …

North Korea’s Kim calls for stronger war fighting capabilities against the US and South Korea
10 months ago

North Korea’s Kim calls for stronger war fighting capabilities against the US and South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for greater war fighting capabilities against the United States and South Korea, state media reported Thursday, after his defense ministry vowed to respond to the ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal. But his latest demand came two days after North Korea’s Defense Ministry …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations
10 months ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations

Al Jazeera  

Latest comments come as US and South Korea hold joint military exercises involving thousands of troops. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered heightened readiness for war after inspecting troops at a major military operations base in the country’s west. The North Korean leader said the military must “dynamically usher in a new heyday of intensifying the war preparations …

North Korea threatens military response to U.S.-South Korean armed drills
10 months ago

North Korea threatens military response to U.S.-South Korean armed drills

The Hindu  

North Korea called the ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills a plot to invade the country, as it threatened Tuesday to take unspecified “responsible” military steps in response. In a statement carried by state media, the North’s Defense Ministry said it “strongly denounces the reckless military drills of the U.S. and for getting more undisguised in their military threat to a …

North Korea threatens to take military moves in response to US-South Korean drills
10 months ago

North Korea threatens to take military moves in response to US-South Korean drills

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea called the ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills a plot to invade the country, as it threatened Tuesday to take unspecified “responsible” military steps in response. In a statement carried by state media, the North’s Defense Ministry said it “strongly denounces the reckless military drills of the U.S. and for getting more undisguised in their …

The US and South Korea begin large military drills to boost readiness against North’s threats
10 months ago

The US and South Korea begin large military drills to boost readiness against North’s threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States began large annual military exercises Monday to bolster their readiness against North Korean nuclear threats after the North raised animosities with an extension of missile tests and belligerent rhetoric earlier this year. Since early 2022, North Korea has conducted more than 100 rounds of missile tests to modernize its arsenal …

South Korean, U.S. troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats
10 months, 1 week ago

South Korean, U.S. troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats

The Hindu  

South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their expanded annual military drills next week in response to North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats, the two countries said on February 28, a move that will likely enrage North Korea because it views its rivals’ joint training as an invasion rehearsal. Mr. Lee, the South Korean military spokesperson, said that the upcoming South …

South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats
10 months, 1 week ago

South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their expanded annual military drills next week in response to North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats, the two countries said Wednesday, a move that will likely enrage North Korea because it views its rivals’ joint training as an invasion rehearsal. Lee, the South Korean military spokesperson, said that the upcoming …

South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats
10 months, 1 week ago

South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats

The Independent  

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US and South Korea fly warplanes in interception drills after North Korea’s missile tests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US and South Korea fly warplanes in interception drills after North Korea’s missile tests

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States flew advanced stealth fighters in a joint missile-interception drill Friday over the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s air force said, an apparent response to a spate of weapons tests this year by rival North Korea. North Korea has conducted six rounds of missile tests so far this year, most of them …

South Korea says North Korea has fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea says North Korea has fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Wednesday fired multiple cruise missiles into the sea in its fifth test of such weapons since January, South Korea’s military said, extending a streak in weapons demonstrations that’s elevating tensions in the region. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has also been issuing belligerent statements toward South Korea, including a declaration that he …

North Korea tests more cruise missiles as leader Kim calls for war readiness
11 months, 1 week ago

North Korea tests more cruise missiles as leader Kim calls for war readiness

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Friday extended a provocative series of weapons tests by firing cruise missiles into the sea, as leader Kim Jong Un called for his military to step up war preparations and toured a shipyard. Kim Inae, a spokesperson for South Korea’s Unification Ministry, said it was the first time the ministry was aware of …

South Korea says North Korea fired cruise missiles in third launch of such weapons this month
11 months, 1 week ago

South Korea says North Korea fired cruise missiles in third launch of such weapons this month

The Hindu  

“North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into waters off its western coast on January 30 in its third launch of such weapons this month,” South Korea’s military said, as the North continues to flaunt its expanding arsenal of weapons designed to overwhelm its rivals defences. The launch followed tests on January 24 and January 28 of the Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile …

North Korea fired cruise missiles in 3rd launch of such weapons this month, South Korea says
11 months, 1 week ago

North Korea fired cruise missiles in 3rd launch of such weapons this month, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into waters off its western coast Tuesday in its third launch of such weapons this month, South Korea’s military said, as the North continues to flaunt its expanding arsenal of weapons designed to overwhelm its rivals’ defenses. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest point in years, after …

Kim Jong-un test-fires North Korean nuclear-capable cruise missiles from submarine – state media
11 months, 1 week ago

Kim Jong-un test-fires North Korean nuclear-capable cruise missiles from submarine – state media

The Independent  

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North Korean cruise missile tests add to country’s provocative start to 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

North Korean cruise missile tests add to country’s provocative start to 2024

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s weekend test of new cruise missiles for submarine launches added to its provocative start to 2024, as leader Kim Jong Un flaunts his growing nuclear arsenal and threatens nuclear conflict with Washington, Seoul and Tokyo. North Korea allegedly torpedoed a South Korean warship in March 2010, killing 46 South Korean sailors, and its artillery …

North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
11 months, 1 week ago

North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines

The Independent  

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North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
11 months, 1 week ago

North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firings of new cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines and also reviewed efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine while reiterating his goal of building a nuclear-armed navy to counter what he portrays as growing external threats, state media said Monday. The report came a day after South …

South Korea says North Korea has fired several cruise missiles into the sea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea says North Korea has fired several cruise missiles into the sea

The Independent  

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