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North Korea says it has successfully tested a ballistic missile fitted with a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) payload — one that contains several warheads, each capable of hitting a different target. Meanwhile, South Korea claims that the test was a failure. Whether successful or not, the emergence of MIRV technologies is another indicator of North Korea’s rapidly developing strategic arsenal, which is growing in size and capabilities despite sanctions.

Conflicting Claims Surround North Korea’s Test Of Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle Conflicting Claims Surround North Korea’s Test Of Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 27 2:55 PM EDT

A South Korean K1E1 tank participates in a joint river-crossing exercise in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province on March 20, 2024. Russian’s President Putin has warned South Korea that it would be making “a big mistake” if it decided to supply weapons to Ukraine. While Seoul has so far condemned Moscow for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and provided Kyiv with economic and humanitarian, it has stopped short of sending arms.

South Korean Arms For Ukraine Would Be A Huge Deal And Putin Knows It South Korean Arms For Ukraine Would Be A Huge Deal And Putin Knows It

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 20 6:50 PM EDT

South Korea, one of only four nations that still operated the classic F-4 Phantom, formally retired the Cold War-era fighter today. The decommissioning ceremony saw the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) provide an “honorable discharge” for its last Phantoms, which had helped defend the nation for 55 years. The event also saw the air force looking to the future, with involvement from the F-4’s successors, including the F-35A stealth fighter. Ultimately, the Phantom will also be superseded by the locally developed KF-21.

F-4 Phantom Vanishes Into Retirement After 55 Years Of South Korean Service F-4 Phantom Vanishes Into Retirement After 55 Years Of South Korean Service

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 7 1:15 PM EDT

South Korea will resume military drills near the border in the wake of Kim Jong-un's poop balloon incursion.

South Korea To End Long Pause In Drills Near DMZ After Poop Balloon Incursions South Korea To End Long Pause In Drills Near DMZ After Poop Balloon Incursions

By Howard Altman

Jun 4 4:12 PM EDT

North Korea sent hundreds of balloons, many filled with manure, into South Korea.

Poop-Filled North Korean Balloons Descend On The South Stoking Fears Of Deadlier Payloads Poop-Filled North Korean Balloons Descend On The South Stoking Fears Of Deadlier Payloads

By Howard Altman

May 29 7:29 PM EDT

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), which won the contract to build the U.S. Air Force’s highly specialized Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) aircraft last month, has acquired five Boeing 747-8s from Korean Air. The likelihood is that these will be converted as the successors to the Air Force’s aging 747-200-based E-4B Nightwatch ‘doomsday planes,’ although at this stage we still don’t know how many of the new SAOC aircraft will be fielded.

Former Korean Air 747s Slated To Become USAF Doomsday Planes (Updated) Former Korean Air 747s Slated To Become USAF Doomsday Planes (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

May 9 2:21 PM EDT

The CTM-290 missile, which is launched from the Homar-K multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), based on a Polish-built truck chassis, is indicative of a widening military relationship between Poland and South Korea. In recent years, this has also seen the East European country buy light combat aircraft, tanks, and self-propelled artillery from Seoul.

Poland’s New South Korean-Built ATACMS-Like Ballistic Missile Seen Firing For The First Time Poland’s New South Korean-Built ATACMS-Like Ballistic Missile Seen Firing For The First Time

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 25 1:13 PM EDT

South Korean F-4E launches an AGM-142 'Pop-eye' missile

F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell

By Oliver Parken

Apr 23 6:10 PM EDT

KF-21 Refueling for the first time from a tanker

South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 19 4:06 PM EDT

A US Air Force B-52 bomber was seen flying in East Asia recently sporting white-colored wing tips and we now know the reason why.

Here’s Why Some B-52s Have White Wing Tips Here’s Why Some B-52s Have White Wing Tips

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 24 7:55 PM EDT

A B-52 is set to land in South Korea sometime this week.

B-52 To Make Very Rare Landing In South Korea This Week B-52 To Make Very Rare Landing In South Korea This Week

By Howard Altman

Oct 16 8:10 PM EDT

Stealthy flying wing drones were a notable feature at a huge military parade in South Korea's capital Seoul on September 26, 2023.

Little Stealthy Flying Wing Drone Displayed By South Korea Little Stealthy Flying Wing Drone Displayed By South Korea

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 26 6:28 PM EDT

A U.S. national has reportedly deliberately crossed over into North Korea, prompting questions about a possible defection.

U.S. Service Member In North Korea After “Willfully” Crossing Border (Updated) U.S. Service Member In North Korea After “Willfully” Crossing Border (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 18 12:53 PM EDT

Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated)

Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated) Ohio Ballistic Missile Submarine To Visit Korea For First Time In 40 Years: Reports (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 26 2:21 PM EDT

AC-130 Ghostrider

AC-130J Gunship Unleashes Hell On South Korean Island AC-130J Gunship Unleashes Hell On South Korean Island

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Mar 6 9:31 PM EST

SOUTH KOREAN MISSILE

South Korea Now Openly Discussing Arming Itself With Nuclear Weapons South Korea Now Openly Discussing Arming Itself With Nuclear Weapons

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 12 2:23 PM EST