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ROK military
September 24, 2021
How Should South Korea’s Next President Approach OPCON Transfer?
By Sukjoon Yoon
Let's hope that the next president does not paint themselves into a corner on OPCON transfer, as President Moon Jae-in unfortunately did.
November 13, 2019
Don’t Lose Sight of Under-the-Hood Changes to South Korea’s Defense Posture
By Brad Glosserman and S. Paul Choi
South Korea’s defense posture is undergoing important and underappreciated changes, which bear on its alliance with the United States.
September 07, 2018
What’s Next for South Korea's ‘Defense Reform 2.0’ Initiative?
By Sukjoon Yoon
Moon's plan is primarily concerned with political and social reform, but the military viewpoint must also be taken into account.
August 27, 2018
How Will ‘Defense Reform 2.0’ Change South Korea’s Defense?
By Sungyoung Jang
A closer look at Moon Jae-in’s ambitious defense modernization plan.
December 02, 2017
North Korea's Latest Missile Test and South Korea's Response
By Clint Work
A look at the implications for the U.S.-South Korea alliance, and for Seoul itself.
November 01, 2017
The Long History of South Korea's OPCON Debate
By Clint Work
President Moon has once again raised the issue of transferring OPCON to South Korea. What would that actually look like?
March 24, 2016
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.
January 13, 2016
South Korea’s Military To Receive New Reconnaissance Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Korean Air recently inked a deal with the Korean military procurement agency to mass-produce a new UAV.
September 04, 2015
North Korea Flew a Spy Drone Across the DMZ
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amidst last month’s tensions, Pyongyang repeatedly dispatched an UAV to observe South Korean troop movements.
August 17, 2015
North Korea Threatens to Attack US Homeland
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pyongyang promised dire consequences should a joint ROK-US military drill begin today.
July 22, 2015
Is Europe Conquering South Korea’s Defense Sector?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
European military hardware is becoming more popular on the Korean peninsula.
October 28, 2014
South Korean Politics Drive OPCON Transfer
By Steven Denney
The issue of operational control in South Korea has long been held prisoner to fickle domestic politics.
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