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Mind the Gap: 5 Debates to Address in the South Korea-US Deterrence Posture

Mind the Gap: 5 Debates to Address in the South Korea-US Deterrence Posture

By Kyung-joo Jeon and Hanbyeol Sohn
Five key debates hinder the achievement of an allied integrated approach in dealing with the threat from North Korea.

Like It or Not, the South Korea-US Alliance Is Changing

Like It or Not, the South Korea-US Alliance Is Changing

By Sukjoon Yoon
The ROK-U.S. alliance is at a time of transition, and a lot of changes will be required to maintain the strength and effectiveness of the alliance into the future.
Remaking the South Korea-US Alliance

Remaking the South Korea-US Alliance

By Sukjoon Yoon
The threat from North Korea (and beyond) has changed. The ROK-U.S. alliance must change as well to keep pace.

US Defense Secretary: US Could Alter Military Drills to Boost North Korea Talks

US Defense Secretary: US Could Alter Military Drills to Boost North Korea Talks

By Associated Press
Mark Esper said that he is open to the possibility of altering U.S. military activities in South Korea if it would help advance a diplomatic deal with North Korea.

Is it Time for South Korea to Regain Wartime Operational Control?

Is it Time for South Korea to Regain Wartime Operational Control?

By Hyunmin Michael Kang
President Moon’s recent remarks sparked fierce debate on retrieving South Korea’s wartime operational control from the United States.

Bombers and Missiles Show Limits of US Responses to North Korean ICBM Tests

Bombers and Missiles Show Limits of US Responses to North Korean ICBM Tests

By Steven Stashwick
North Korean missiles show increasing capability while U.S. responses remain static.

Would North Korea Risk the Death of 10,000 Chinese Citizens to Capture Seoul?

Would North Korea Risk the Death of 10,000 Chinese Citizens to Capture Seoul?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Second Korean War would inevitably lead to Chinese civilian casualties.
What Would the Second Korean War Look Like?

What Would the Second Korean War Look Like?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first 24 hours of war on the Korean peninsula could cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

Deterring Pyongyang: US, South Korea Conclude Military Exercise

Deterring Pyongyang: US, South Korea Conclude Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States and South Korea finished the 2017 iteration of their annual Foal Eagle exercise on March 23.

South Korea Unveils New Elite Unit of Marines

South Korea Unveils New Elite Unit of Marines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The unit’s main task is to carry out special operations inside North Korea in the event of war.

Largest Ever US-Korea Military Drill Focuses on Striking North Korea’s Leadership

Largest Ever US-Korea Military Drill Focuses on Striking North Korea’s Leadership

By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea and the U.S. kicked off the annual Key Resolve and Foal Eagle military exercises this Monday.
Knife Attack Hospitalizes US Ambassador to South Korea

Knife Attack Hospitalizes US Ambassador to South Korea

By Shannon Tiezzi
The alleged attacker said he was seeking Korean unification.

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