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Calls for South Korea’s nuclear buildup a chance to widen debate: Experts

The latest Gallup Korea poll showed this week that 7 in 10 South Koreans back the country’s independent nuclear buildup, a jump from the 60 per cent support six years ago.

  • Published: February 1, 20238:44 am
  • Author Choi Si-young
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‘South Korea, US both have roles to play on nuclear deterrence’: Nato sec-gen

As long as authoritarian powers do not relinquish their control over nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence cannot be ruled out, the Stoltenberg said.

  • Published: January 31, 202312:48 pm
  • Author Choi Si-young
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Managing Sino-US ties high on agenda for China

Priorities are to seek more common ground between China and the US, reject economic decoupling and avoid clashes, say experts.

  • Published: January 30, 202311:09 am
  • Author Zhang Yunbi
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Next ‘Balikatan military exercise set in Marcos home province

The exercises will involve Army, Navy, and Air Force elements as well as special operations, and will be the biggest since the pandemic.

  • Published: January 26, 20238:12 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Australian PM pushes ahead with plans for nuclear submarines despite concerns in the US

Australia is set to acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US and Britain, as part of the Aukus security pact announced in 2021.

  • Published: January 19, 20239:10 am
  • Author Jonathan Pearlman
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Davos panellists call for cooperation among countries to stave off cyber threats

The WEF had flagged widespread cybercrime and cyber insecurity as one of its top 10 global risks in the 2023 edition of its Global Risks Report released last week.

  • Published: January 19, 20239:04 am
  • Author Royston Sim
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Suspected North Korean spies reportedly under probe

Although the suspects are refusing to issue statements, authorities have secured multiple articles of evidence, including finding encryption programs.

  • Published: January 18, 20231:00 pm
  • Author Kim So-hyun
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Japan seeks missile with interchangeable warheads for reconnaissance, radar jamming

By launching missiles with these warheads at different times, the accuracy of strikes on enemy ships and other targets are expected to increase.

  • Published: January 18, 20239:01 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan, India start first joint fighter jet drill

The 11-day joint exercise will involve eight Japanese fighter jets, with India sending four fighters, two transport aircraft and an aerial refuelling tanker.

  • Published: January 17, 20239:02 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Australia and Papua New Guinea aim to ink defence treaty by June

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said the economic and security interests of the Pacific neighbours were "indivisible", hours after being the first foreign leader to address Papua…

  • Published: January 13, 20233:12 pm
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