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North Korea Fires 2 SRBMs as US, South Korea Conduct Military Drills
By Mitch Shin
A day after the South Korea-U.S. joint military drills kicked off, North Korea fired two SRBMs toward its eastern coast as a corresponding measure.
This Week in Asia: March 10, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea, Seoul Says
By Kim Tong-hyung
The latest missile launch comes as South Korea and the U.S. prepare for large-scale military exercises, and President Yoon plans trips to both Tokyo and Washington next week.
Kim Yo Jong Joins the North’s Chorus Threatening Response to South Korea-US Military Drills
By Mitch Shin
Joining a series of North Korean statements over upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills, the supreme leader’s sister warned of taking a military response.
Japan Welcomes South Korean Deal to End Colonial Era Forced Labor Dispute
By Thisanka Siripala
The long unresolved forced labor dispute nears closure, with South Korea deciding to shoulder victim compensation through donations.
Developments in Asia-Pacific’s Space Industry
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Benjamin Charlton.
South Korea Announces Plan to Resolve Forced Labor Disputes With Japan
By Chelsie Alexandre
The Yoon administration's plan to resolve forced labor disputes with Japan is already sparking controversy at home.
South Korea, US Announce Largest Military Exercises in 5 Years
By Hyung-jin Kim
The South Korean and U.S. militaries are preparing to conduct two exercises: Freedom Shield, a computer-simulated training, and Warrior Shield FTX, large-scale joint field training.
Mongolia and South Korea Emphasize Deeper Economic Ties
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene's visit to Seoul highlighted some future directions of bilateral economic cooperation.
South Korean President Calls Japan ‘Partner’ on Independence Day
By Mitch Shin
In his address to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, Yoon Suk-yeol said Japan has transformed into a partner sharing common values.
South Korea and NATO: Seoul’s Strategic Calculus
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Soo Kim.
North Korea Says It Launched 4 Strategic Cruise Missiles
By Mitch Shin
North Korea claims to have tested cruise missiles a day after the South Korea-U.S. tabletop drills.