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North Korea tests new missile system with possible hypersonic capability
Asia-Pacific, News September 23, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea said it successfully tested a new combat weapon system under the supervision of leader Kim
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South Korea approves $2.4 billion plan to acquire 20 US-made Seahawk helicopters
Asia-Pacific, News September 18, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea has approved a plan to buy about 20 additional U.S.-made MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters
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South Korea and US scale back Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising alliance concerns
Asia-Pacific, News August 20, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korea and the United States have shortened and scaled back this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield military
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Trump orders reduction in US-South Korea military exercises after Seoul declines to join Iran war
Asia-Pacific, News, US August 18, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises
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North Korean foreign minister visits Russia as two countries deepen strategic military partnership
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 20, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui arrived in Moscow for high-level talks with Russian officials
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North Korea tests cruise missiles and advanced weapons aboard destroyer Kang Kon as Kim oversees combat trials
Asia-Pacific, News July 6, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a comprehensive series of combat system evaluations aboard
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South Korea, Japan defense ministers agree to expand security cooperation, reaffirm denuclearization goal
Asia-Pacific, News June 29, 2026 , by IRIA
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met in Seoul
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EU and South Korea vow deeper cooperation on trade and defense during bilateral summit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Union and South Korea agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership during the 11th EU–South
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China’s Xi Jinping visits North Korea, vows stronger strategic ties with Pyongyang
Asia-Pacific, News June 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Kim Jong Un and vowed to strengthen strategic
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into Yellow Sea amid rising regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, News May 27, 2026 , by IRIA
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Yellow Sea on May 26, 2026, prompting