Weapons Proliferation
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Japan, South Korea, U.S. unveil team to monitor North Korea sanctions
Reuters Japan, South Korea and the United States in mid-October 2024 announced the launch of a multinational team to monitor sanctions enforcement against North Korea after the People’s Republic of…
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South Korea launches Strategic Command to integrate with U.S., counter North Korea, push peace through strength
FORUM Staff South Korea has launched its new Strategic Command to integrate its arsenal of conventional weapons with the United States’ extended deterrence to pursue peace through strength and to…
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U.S. sanctions target Russia-North Korea financial conspiracy for illegal weapons
Reuters The United States imposed sanctions on five entities and one individual for enabling payments between North Korea and Russia to support Moscow’s unprovoked war against Ukraine and Pyongyang’s illicit…
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South Korean defense expert shares insights on deterrence efforts, important alliances
Sentry Staff Dr. Hyeongpil Ham, a retired Republic of Korea colonel, has worked for more than 30 years at South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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South Korea strengthening three-axis defense system, enhancing readiness
Felix Kim South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has unveiled plans to significantly bolster the country’s three-axis defense system. The system, a pillar of national security, is designed to…
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South Korea reaffirms ‘peace through strength’ as North threatens more missile deployments
Felix Kim Facing escalating threats from North Korea — including the regime’s growing nuclear and missile capabilities and its deepening ties with Russia — South Korean defense leaders are reaffirming…
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The Dragon and the Bear
By Falk Tettweiler, Marshall Center researcher and analyst The China-Russia joint statement of February 2022 has widely been interpreted as a signal of deeper cooperation between the countries, which are…
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South Korea, U.S. developing joint strategy on North Korea nuclear threat
Reuters Senior South Korean and United States defense officials met in Seoul recently to develop guidelines to coordinate the longtime allies’ response to potential nuclear threats from North Korea. The…
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ROK, U.S. troops ready for potential chemical, biological, nuclear assaults
FORUM Staff Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States military forces have trained together for years to deter the use of the world’s most hazardous materials near the heavily guarded…
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