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Korea to export additional 112 K9 howitzers to Finland in $634M deal

Korea will export an additional 112 units of its K9 self-propelled howitzers to Finland in an arms deal valued at some 940 billion won ($634 million) in what would be another boost for Seoul's push to increase weapons exports.

2026-04-09

U.S. official says 'pretty extensive process' in progress for Korea nuclear-powered sub project

A senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday that the U.S. government is carrying out a "pretty extensive process" regarding a bilateral agreement with Korea over the Asian ally's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.

2026-03-26

North Korea slams Japan's push to expand exports of lethal weapony

North Korea on Friday denounced Japan's push to expand its arms exports of lethal weapons, calling it a "grave challenge" to world peace and stability.

2026-03-20

Kim Jong-un warns of 'destructive strike' on enemies after North's rocket launcher test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned that enemies within a 420-kilometer (260-mile) range would face a “massive, destructive strike” if war breaks out on the peninsula. Kim oversaw a live-fire drill on Saturday.

2026-03-15

North's leader hails 'multifaceted nuclear operation' with cruise missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the country’s nuclear forces have entered a “phase of multifaceted operation” after overseeing a strategic cruise missile launch from a new destroyer, state media reported Wednesday.

2026-03-11

Japan prepares to deploy its first domestically-developed long-range missile in Kumamoto

Japan is preparing to deploy its first batch of domestically-developed long-range missiles, with their launchers arriving at an army camp Monday as the country accelerates its offensive capability in response to rising challenges in the region.

2026-03-09

North’s Kim makes nuclear-armed navy push in first military inspection since start of Iran war

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a cruise missile test from a new 5,000-ton destroyer and reiterated his push for a nuclear-armed navy this week in his first public military-related appearance since the start of the Iran war.

2026-03-05

Europe was K-defense's promised land. A new EU initiative threatens that.

The EU's SAFE program prioritizes European defense procurement, affecting Korea's weapon sales in Poland and beyond. Key decisions favor European firms, challenging Korea's ambitions amid increasing competition in global defense markets.

2025-12-26

Arms agency to pick shipbuilder for homegrown destroyer through selective bidding

The state arms procurement agency plans to introduce a selective bidding process to pick a shipbuilder for the country's first homegrown advanced destroyer, officials said Monday.

2025-12-22

U.S. announces $11 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China.

2025-12-18