N Korea at crossroads
Kim Jong Un's daughter is likely heir, South Korea spy agency says
Assessment shifts as Kim Ju Ae appears more in North Korean media
North Korea
The Nikkei View
More dialogue needed to avoid global divisions
Social rifts must be addressed even within democratic countries
Middle East crisis
North Korean weapons used by Hamas, Seoul confirms
Spy agency shows photo of Pyongyang-made grenade, pursues evidence of shipments
Defense
South Korea holds live-fire drill after North's shelling near islands
Tensions between both sides spike following exchanges of harsh words
Ukraine war
Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles in Ukraine, White House says
U.S. says Pyongyang wants fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missiles in return
Defense
South Korea's Yoon vows to 'completely block' North's nuclear threat
Security situation 'inching closer to the brink of armed conflict,' Kim Jong Un says
Defense
Can Washington and Seoul tame South Koreans' nuclear ambitions?
Doubts linger on U.S. commitment to defend ally as North continues atomic buildup
Comment
Why did Putin admit Soviet Union's secret role in Korean War now?
Russia's entry into East Asia power game tests leaders of Seoul, Tokyo in 2024
N Korea at crossroads
China-North Korea truck traffic resumes in sign of reopening
Vehicles seen on Dandong-Sinuiju bridge as Pyongyang slowly lifts border shutdown
N Korea at crossroads
North Korean satellite reported to be in orbit, likely with Russian help
Pyongyang ups military technology capabilities as U.S. is distracted by crises
Defense
South Korea restores border surveillance after North's satellite launch
Seoul partially suspends 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang
Defense
North Korea claims successful launch of spy satellite
Japan condemns launch and says outcome of 3rd attempt this year not verified
Defense
U.S. carrier in South Korea as Pyongyang signals satellite launch
Flexing 'military might' key to deterring North Korean aggression, analyst says
Defense
U.S., South Korea revise North deterrence plan for 1st time in decade
Washington vows to defend Seoul as Pyongyang-Moscow axis grows
Defense
U.S., Japan, South Korea to conclude multi-year exercise plan soon
Intel-sharing is 'foundation' for future trilateral cooperation, U.S. official says
Defense
U.S. defense chief holds China focus amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Austin to meet with Philippine, Thai, other counterparts during Pacific tour
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea abandoning 30-year quest for U.S. ties, expert says
Isolation has pushed Kim Jong Un closer to China and Russia
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea turns further inward with embassy closures
Former diplomat says moves signal tightening of ties with China and Russia
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea prepares to launch spy satellite with Russian aid
South Korea intelligence service says North likely traded shells for rocket tech
The Nikkei View
China-Russia challenge to the global order cannot be allowed
Autocratic countries overlook violence while undermining stability and freedom
Asia Insight
Hamas' Israel assault reverberates on tense Korean border
Experts see new security jitters in South, no obvious chance of DMZ escalation
Defense
U.S. must hold on to its 'One China' policy, Joseph Nye says
At Tokyo forum, Japan's defense minister calls on Beijing for 'dialogue'
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's new submarine puts focus on nuclear counterattack
Evidence casts doubts on capabilities, but expert says that's beside the point
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N Korea at crossroads
North Korea indicates spy satellite 'indispensable' to its security
Third launch attempt could come within weeks, after failures earlier this year
Aerospace & Defense Industries
North Korean hackers target South Korea's shipbuilding tech
Seoul detects new cyberattacks amid Kim Jong Un's push for stronger navy