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South Korea
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.
Is China Finally Fed Up With Kim Jong-un’s North Korea?
By Theresa Lou
What explains Beijing’s acquiescence to unprecedented sanctions at the UN Security Council?
How Do You Deal With North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss North Korea's recent satellite launch and the ensuing diplomatic fallout.
Closing Kaesong: South Korea Withdraws from Joint Industrial Park
By Catherine Putz
The decision comes in response to Pyongyang's recent nuclear test and satellite launch.
Israel and South Korea to Develop Next Generation Drones
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Israeli and South Korean defense industries are partnering up to develop a new Vertical Take-Off and Landing UAV.
Inter-Korean Talks: Don't Get Your Hopes Up
By Catherine Putz
But talking is preferable to fighting.
Can Eurofighter Beat Its Competition on the Asian Market?
By Benjamin David Baker
The Typhoon is a good fighter but faces keen competition in Asian markets.
No, Ban Ki-Moon Isn't About to Visit North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Ban Ki-moon, the secretary-general of the United Nations, won't be visiting North Korea, contrary to earlier reports.
How Can Japan Improve Its Relations With China and South Korea?
By Yuki Tatsumi
The China-Japan-South Korea trilateral was a good thing for Japan, but much work lies ahead.
South Korea Goes Indigenous for Its Missile Defense Needs
By Benjamin David Baker
South Korea's bid to indigenize missile defense will have important ramifications for the U.S.-South Korea relationship.
How the Rest of Asia Reacted to US Navy Patrol Near China's Man-Made Island
By Jake Douglas
We know China wasn't happy. What about everyone else?
US Stops Export of Korean Fighter Jets to Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Washington has reportedly nixed a fighter jet deal worth $400 million, over concerns about technology leakage.