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.
Defence & Security
South Korea, US agree to further step up military exercises
The two countries also agreed to expand combined field training exercises and to conduct a large-scale combined joint firing demonstration to strengthen the alliance’s…
The stunning rise of South Korea as a defender of Ukraine
Becoming one of Europe’s leading weapon suppliers not only boosts the global stature of South Korea’s defence industry, but also has other implications.
‘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.
NATO chief stresses ‘interconnected’ security amid N. Korean support of Russia
"Our visit is a strong expression of the great importance we attach to the partnership between the [South Korea] and the NATO," Stoltenberg said.
When shield becomes spear: Is Japan closing off its security options?
PM Kishida has taken a strong stand in response to an increasingly hostile security environment. Yet Japan’s more muscular defence policy could paradoxically make it more…
US, Germany okay tanks for Ukraine
Although Western countries have already sent Ukraine military aid, tanks were long considered a step too far, risking a widening backlash from Russia.
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.
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.
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.