North Korea seeks counterspace, electronic warfare capabilities: US report
The report identified the threats as mainly from China and Russia, and to a lesser extent by North Korea and Iran and examined these countries’ space strategies and systems.
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South Korea, US approve directive to rewrite war plan, begin process in earnest
The announcement comes after South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed to rewrite the existing OPLAN 5015 at a meeting in Dec 2021.
South Korea test-fires first indigenous solid-fuel rocket, pushes to launch spy satellites
The launch marks an 'important milestone' in enhancing the military's space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
Satellite imagery shows ‘visible’ signs of North Korea reactivating nuclear test site
Commercial satellite images have shown “signs of increasing activities” since last December.
Kim says North Korea will arm forces with ‘more powerful means of attack’
Since early 2022, Pyongyang has expedited the development of new weapons systems, as part of the country's defence development plan.
North Korea fires ICBM, breaks self-imposed moratorium
This marks the 11th missile launch and 12th reported weapons tests conducted by North Korea just this year.
China says 91,900 barrels of oil, 18% of annual cap, supplied to North Korea in 2021
However, the international community has accused Pyongyang of exceeding the cap on refined petroleum imports by illegally procuring oil.
Security alert issued in South Korea against North Korea threat, Russia-Ukraine cyberwar
Under the raised warning, the South Korean military will shore up cybersecurity readiness and defenses against potential cyberattacks.
Kim Jong-un views US military presence as ‘bulwark’ against China threat: Pompeo
The former US secretary of state warned that China would be the one that could topple the Kim Jong-un regime.
With S. Korea’s support, UNSC members ‘condemn’ N. Korean missile launch
The statement also dismissed Pyongyang’s claim that the missile launch was to develop a reconnaissance satellite.