US tactical nuke redeployment, NATO-style nuclear sharing off table: South Korea
The Yoon government has recently reaffirmed its endorsement of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula as heated debates have erupted in Seoul.
Defence & Security
New military leadership appointments show China is bracing itself for conflict
President Xi Jinping bent the unwritten “seven up, eight down” rule for General Zhang Youxia, 72, a veteran of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War.
ASEAN ministers to hold emergency talks on Myanmar
Myanmar has been in chaos since a coup in February last year, with more than 2,300 killed in the military's brutal crackdown on dissent.
Myanmar deploys troops, fighter jets near Thai border to tackle ethnic rival force
The move came after Karen fighters inflicted heavy damage on the Myanmar military and conquered some parts of Kawkareik town over the past three days.
Leftist opposition needs to revise security framework
‘Prudence’ is what the leftist opposition are asking for from the pro-nuclear voices in the right-wing circles.
Japan could rethink its “pacifist” posture amid China’s aggression in Taiwan strait
Japan’s cooperation with other defence forces has also seen an uptick - especially with the United States.
Xi may bend retirement age rule for military top brass
Political pundits are looking out for whether the new line-up hints at preparation for possible armed conflict with the US one day over Taiwan.
Japan’s ruling parties split over interpretation of ‘counterattack capabilities’
The Liberal Democratic Party wants to maximize deterrence through the flexible application, but the Komeito is calling for restrained use with restrictions.
North Korea continues artillery barrage, labels firing as ‘tit-for-tat’
The South Korean military detected North Korea firing around 100 artillery shells from Yonan County toward the West Sea.
South Korea, US to revive large-scale aerial drills as tensions grow
Unlike previous years, the publicized air combat exercise would be an apparent warning message to North Korea.