USFK creates dedicated unit integrating its nuclear forces with South's conventional capabilities

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has created a dedicated unit to integrate U.S. nuclear forces with South Korea’s conventional capabilities, in a move seen as bolstering readiness for North Korean nuclear-use scenarios.

2026-03-27

South, U.S. conclude key springtime military drills amid North Korean threats

South Korea and the United States wrapped up their annual Freedom Shield (FS) exercise Thursday aimed at strengthening their combined readiness posture, amid North Korea's verbal threats and the launch of some 10 ballistic missiles.

2026-03-19

U.S. reportedly moving parts of Thaad antimissile system from South Korea to Middle East

The United States has been moving parts of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) antimissile system from South Korea to the Middle East, the Washington Post reported, citing two officials.

2026-03-10

North Korean leader's sister warns of 'terrible consequences' amid South Korea-U.S. military drills

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday condemned the ongoing joint military drills between South Korea and the United States, warning of "unimaginably terrible consequences."

2026-03-10

Is the North Korean leadership at risk of an Iran-style decapitation strike?

The U.S. strikes on Iran took out the entrenched leadership that survived for decades, citing Tehran's nuclear ambitions as the reason for action. North Korea, well ahead of its ally in that field, may be looking over its shoulder.

2026-03-04

Trump's strikes on Iran offer North's Kim justification for going nuclear, snubbing talks: Experts

The U.S. strikes on Iran at the behest of U.S. President Donald Trump leave North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with little incentive to meet, according to experts, with Pyongyang well ahead of Tehran on nuclearization, a stated reason for the attacks.

2026-03-04

White House confirms Trump ready to engage with Kim 'without any preconditions'

U.S. President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with North Korea "without any preconditions," the White House said Thursday, after Kim Jong-un expressed Pyongyang's willingness to talk with Washington if it drops its "hostile" policy.

2026-02-27

Kim Jong-un says North has 'no reason not to get along' with U.S. if it drops hostile policy

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang has no reason not to get along with the United States if Washington withdraws its hostile policy against the North, according to the North's state media Thursday.

2026-02-26

North's Kim criticizes Lee administration, threatens retaliation on forces infringing on 'national sovereignty'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned of "terrible retaliatory attacks" against any force that commits hostile military acts against his country while speaking at a parade marking a key party congress, state media reported Thursday.