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South Korea
South Korea Tests New Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missile can allegedly hit all of North Korea.
US, China to Jointly Pressure North Korea Over Nuclear Program
By Ankit Panda
The United States and China may come together to increase pressure on Pyongyang to back off its nuclear program.
South Korea Is Planning a Huge Increase in Defense Spending
By Ankit Panda
South Korea will increase its defense spending by over $200 billion over the next five years.
Will Corruption Undermine South Korea's Sub Modernization Program?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Seoul is building up its submarine fleet but corruption scandals could delay the deployments of new vessels.
Could Japan and South Korea Be Hit by 1,000 Missiles?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report provides scenarios of North Korea's future delivery systems capabilities.
Korea, Kazakhstan Deepen Cooperation
By Catherine Putz
South Korea’s broad-based engagement with Central Asia’s largest economy continues with two recent deals.
Call North Korea Anything But This...
By Ankit Panda
The chairman of South Korea's ruling party implied North Korea could be recognized as a nuclear power.
US Officials Believe North Korea Has SLBMs, Miniaturized Nuclear Devices
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Japan and Australia plan to buy Ospreys, China picks a new diplomat for Pyongyang, and more. Security links.
4 US Littoral Combat Ships to Operate out of Singapore by 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The controversial naval vessel will also participate in a military exercise off the coast of South Korea next month.
The Future of South Korea's Welfare System
By Steven Denney
Both the South Korean people and the ruling party are unsure about the possibility of expanding welfare.
South Korean Government Won't Stop Balloon-Drop of 'The Interview' in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korean authorities won't prevent a human rights group from dropping DVDs of The Interview in North Korea.
South Korea Notes 'Significant' North Korean Nuclear Advances
By Ankit Panda
South Korea's January 2015 defense white paper notes that North Korea has likely miniaturized a nuclear device.