North Korea gains troop deployment experience from Russia's war in Ukraine, USFK chief says U.S. Forces Korea commander Xavier Brunson said Pyongyang is learning long-range troop deployment, supply and mobilization through its support for Russia. 2026.10.14
Poll finds 65 percent of South Koreans support nuclear armament amid war fears The Gallup Korea survey also found that younger respondents are more likely to believe North Korea could start a war. 2026.8.28
Lee pushes Opcon transfer, nuclear-powered sub program as joint U.S. drills get underway President Lee Jae Myung called for wartime command transfer within his term, faster work on nuclear-powered submarines during the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise and modernized disaster systems and infrastructure. 2026.8.18
Is this really the defense posture for a grave security situation? (KOR) A string of errors, from unloaded rifles to drone misidentifications, is deepening concerns over Korea's readiness and command stability. 2026.8.5
Is this really the defense posture for a grave security situation? A string of errors, from unloaded rifles to drone misidentifications, is deepening concerns over Korea's readiness and command stability. 2026.8.4
When political goals override security strategy (KOR) Rushed defense reforms, from Opcon transfer to academy integration, could weaken Korea's readiness and deterrence. 2026.7.28
When political goals override security strategy Rushed defense reforms, from Opcon transfer to academy integration, could weaken Korea's readiness and deterrence. 2026.7.27
'Fax notice' was an attack on democracy (KOR) Korea's defense readiness and damage to democratic norms threaten the country's future. 2026.6.29
'Fax notice' was an attack on democracy Korea's defense readiness and damage to democratic norms threaten the country's future. 2026.6.28
U.S. Senate seeks tighter Opcon oversight (KOR) A Senate defense bill would require new certifications and risk reviews before any U.S. troop cuts in South Korea or transfer of wartime operational control to Seoul. 2026.6.19
