Chronologies

China - Korea

Chronology from Sep 2023 to Dec 2023


: KCNA reports that North Korean leader Kim is calling for stepped-up efforts to prepare for war.

: President Yoon names First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin as new national security adviser and Lee Kwan-sup, the director of national policy at the presidential office, as his new chief of staff.

: KCNA reports that North Korean leader Kim is calling for stepped-up efforts to prepare for war.

: President Yoon names First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin as new national security adviser and Lee Kwan-sup, the director of national policy at the presidential office, as his new chief of staff.

: South Korea signs a contract with the US government to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets amid efforts to bolster response capabilities against North Korean military threats.

: North Korea convenes a key year-end meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party with leader Kim Jong-un in attendance to discuss next year’s policy direction.

: South Korea signs a contract with the US government to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets amid efforts to bolster response capabilities against North Korean military threats.

: North Korea convenes a key year-end meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party with leader Kim Jong-un in attendance to discuss next year’s policy direction.

: US expresses serious concern over North Korea showing signs of starting the operation of a new light-water nuclear reactor.

: US expresses serious concern over North Korea showing signs of starting the operation of a new light-water nuclear reactor.

: North Korean leader Kim says the launch of an ICBM shows he won’t hesitate to launch a nuclear attack in event of enemy’s nuclear provocations

: Sister of North Korean leader Kim denounces UNSC meeting on Pyongyang’s ICBM launch.

: North Korean leader Kim says the launch of an ICBM shows he won’t hesitate to launch a nuclear attack in event of enemy’s nuclear provocations

: Sister of North Korean leader Kim denounces UNSC meeting on Pyongyang’s ICBM launch.

: LG Chem Ltd., South Korea’s leading chemical firm, begins construction of cathode plant in the United States.

: UNSC ends meeting on North Korea’s latest test-firing of an ICBM without a united response.

: US deploys B-1B bombers near Korean Peninsula after North Korean ICBM launch.

: LG Chem Ltd., South Korea’s leading chemical firm, begins construction of cathode plant in the United States.

: UNSC ends meeting on North Korea’s latest test-firing of an ICBM without a united response.

: US deploys B-1B bombers near Korean Peninsula after North Korean ICBM launch.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan launch a system to share North Korean missile warning data in real time.

: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the ICBM launch shows what option he has if the US makes the wrong decision.

: North Korea confirms test-launch of a HWASONG-18 solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile.

: President Yoon appoints Cho Tae-yong as new director of the National Intelligence Service and Cho Tae-yul as foreign minister.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan share information on North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft and other malicious cyber activities.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan launch a system to share North Korean missile warning data in real time.

: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the ICBM launch shows what option he has if the US makes the wrong decision.

: North Korea confirms test-launch of a HWASONG-18 solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile.

: President Yoon appoints Cho Tae-yong as new director of the National Intelligence Service and Cho Tae-yul as foreign minister.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan share information on North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft and other malicious cyber activities.

: North Korea fires one short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea.

: Nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US, and Japan condemn North Korea’s missile provocations.

: North Korea fires one short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea.

: Nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US, and Japan condemn North Korea’s missile provocations.

: US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in South Korea amid the possibility of a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

: Industry data shows that combined vehicle sales of Hyundai and Kia in the US surpass 1.5 million units in 2023.

: US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in South Korea amid the possibility of a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

: Industry data shows that combined vehicle sales of Hyundai and Kia in the US surpass 1.5 million units in 2023.

: South Korea and the US agree to complete establishment of guidelines on the planning and operation of a shared nuclear strategy by mid-2024.

: South Korea and the US agree to complete establishment of guidelines on the planning and operation of a shared nuclear strategy by mid-2024.

: Defense Minister Shin Won-sik meets eight NATO representatives to expand security and defense industry cooperation.

: Air Koryo, North Korea’s national carrier, operates first commercial flights connecting Pyongyang and Shenyang after a hiatus of nearly four years prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

: Defense Minister Shin Won-sik meets eight NATO representatives to expand security and defense industry cooperation.

: Air Koryo, North Korea’s national carrier, operates first commercial flights connecting Pyongyang and Shenyang after a hiatus of nearly four years prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

: North Korea lambasts South Korea-US joint military drills.

: North Korea lambasts South Korea-US joint military drills.

: North Korea increases activities in the truce village of Panmunjom after effectively scrapping an inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement.

: North Korea increases activities in the truce village of Panmunjom after effectively scrapping an inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement.

: South Korea and the US agree to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan vow to strengthen cooperation against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.

: South Korea and the US agree to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan vow to strengthen cooperation against North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.

: US defense policy bill calls for maintaining 28,500 US troops in Korea.

: North Korea slams UN resolutions condemning its nuclear program.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan sign framework agreement on research cooperation.

: US defense policy bill calls for maintaining 28,500 US troops in Korea.

: North Korea slams UN resolutions condemning its nuclear program.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan sign framework agreement on research cooperation.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan hold 1st trilateral working-level talks on North Korea cyber threats.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan hold 1st trilateral working-level talks on North Korea cyber threats.

: Washington Post reports that South Korea has indirectly supplied more 155-mm shells for Ukraine than all European countries combined.

: Security advisers of South Korea, the US, and Japan to discuss joint responses to regional geopolitical risks, including North Korean threats.

: Washington Post reports that South Korea has indirectly supplied more 155-mm shells for Ukraine than all European countries combined.

: Security advisers of South Korea, the US, and Japan to discuss joint responses to regional geopolitical risks, including North Korean threats.

: South Korea successfully conducts third test flight of solid-fuel space rocket. 

: North Korea denounces Washington for having a “double standard” over South Korea’s spy satellite launch.

: South Korea successfully conducts third test flight of solid-fuel space rocket. 

: North Korea denounces Washington for having a “double standard” over South Korea’s spy satellite launch.

: North Korea bristles at US over comments about possible disabling of its spy satellite.

: US approves a potential sale to South Korea of munitions for the operation of F-35 radar-evading fighter jets and related equipment.

: South Korea successfully launches its first indigenous military spy satellite into orbit.

: North Korea bristles at US over comments about possible disabling of its spy satellite.

: US approves a potential sale to South Korea of munitions for the operation of F-35 radar-evading fighter jets and related equipment.

: South Korea successfully launches its first indigenous military spy satellite into orbit.

: South Korea imposes sanctions on 11 North Korean individuals after spy satellite launch.

: US slaps additional sanctions against North Korea in response to spy satellite launch.

: US keeps North Korea on its list of state sponsors of terrorism in 2022 report.

: South Korea imposes sanctions on 11 North Korean individuals after spy satellite launch.

: US slaps additional sanctions against North Korea in response to spy satellite launch.

: US keeps North Korea on its list of state sponsors of terrorism in 2022 report.

: US sanctions a cryptocurrency mixer for serving as a “key money-laundering tool” of a North Korea-linked hacking group.

: North Korea says its spy satellite has taken photos of US military facilities in San Diego and Japan.

: Biden visits a Colorado-based factory of a South Korean wind tower maker in a trip meant to highlight his economic agenda.

: North Korea dismisses the possibility of resuming dialogue with the United States.

: US and South Korea hold talks on lingering uncertainties regarding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and chips subsidy rules.

: US sanctions a cryptocurrency mixer for serving as a “key money-laundering tool” of a North Korea-linked hacking group.

: North Korea says its spy satellite has taken photos of US military facilities in San Diego and Japan.

: Biden visits a Colorado-based factory of a South Korean wind tower maker in a trip meant to highlight his economic agenda.

: North Korea dismisses the possibility of resuming dialogue with the United States.

: US and South Korea hold talks on lingering uncertainties regarding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and chips subsidy rules.

: South Korea’s Busan comes up short in World Expo bid.

: South Korea’s Busan comes up short in World Expo bid.

: North Korea says its spy satellite has taken photos of the White House, the Pentagon and nuclear aircraft carriers docked at a US naval base.

: North Korea says its spy satellite has taken photos of the White House, the Pentagon and nuclear aircraft carriers docked at a US naval base.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan stage joint naval drills involving aircraft carrier.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan stage joint naval drills involving aircraft carrier.

: IAEA chief reports a “strong” water outflow from a reactor’s cooling system at North Korea’s key nuclear complex in Yongbyon.

: North Korea vows to restore all military measures halted under inter-Korean military accord.

: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea, but launch apparently failed.

: US regards South Korea’s partial suspension of a 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement a “prudent” and “restrained” move.

: North Korea scraps military deal with South and vows to deploy weapons to border.

: IAEA chief reports a “strong” water outflow from a reactor’s cooling system at North Korea’s key nuclear complex in Yongbyon.

: North Korea vows to restore all military measures halted under inter-Korean military accord.

: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea, but launch apparently failed.

: US regards South Korea’s partial suspension of a 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement a “prudent” and “restrained” move.

: North Korea scraps military deal with South and vows to deploy weapons to border.

: North Korea claims it has successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit and will launch more. 

: Nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US, and Japan condemn North Korea’s satellite launch.

: South Korea suspends part of a 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement.

: US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in South Korea after North Korea’s satellite launch.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan share information on North Korea’s spy satellite launch.

: North Korea claims it has successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit and will launch more. 

: Nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US, and Japan condemn North Korea’s satellite launch.

: South Korea suspends part of a 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement.

: US nuclear-powered submarine arrives in South Korea after North Korea’s satellite launch.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan share information on North Korea’s spy satellite launch.

: North Korea notifies Japan of a plan to launch satellite by Dec. 1.

: USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier arrives in Busan in show of force.

: North Korea notifies Japan of a plan to launch satellite by Dec. 1.

: USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier arrives in Busan in show of force.

: President Yoon says that China would not benefit from trilateral cooperation with North Korea and Russia.

: President Yoon says that China would not benefit from trilateral cooperation with North Korea and Russia.

: South Korea and the US discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy and supply chain sectors.

: South Korea and the US sign an arrangement for prioritized supply of defense products.

: Leaders of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework agree to launch “critical minerals dialogue.”

: President Biden expresses worries about North Korea’s “illicit” nuclear and missile programs during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

: Seoul and Washington agree to deepen cooperation in disaster and climate change response.

: South Korea and the US discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy and supply chain sectors.

: South Korea and the US sign an arrangement for prioritized supply of defense products.

: Leaders of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework agree to launch “critical minerals dialogue.”

: President Biden expresses worries about North Korea’s “illicit” nuclear and missile programs during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

: Seoul and Washington agree to deepen cooperation in disaster and climate change response.

: President Yoon and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio hold bilateral summit in San Francisco.

: North Korea threatens to take more “visible and strategic” military actions after South Korea and the United States updated their joint deterrence strategies.

: North Korea and Russia sign a protocol on expanding cooperation following bilateral talks on economy, science and technology.

: President Yoon and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio hold bilateral summit in San Francisco.

: North Korea threatens to take more “visible and strategic” military actions after South Korea and the United States updated their joint deterrence strategies.

: North Korea and Russia sign a protocol on expanding cooperation following bilateral talks on economy, science and technology.

: US approves possible sale of SM-6 missile interceptors to South Korea amid North Korea threats.

: North Korea tests newly developed solid-fuel engines for new-type for a new type of intermediate-range ballistic missile.

: President Yoon departs for San Francisco to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting.

: Top diplomats of South Korea, the US, and Japan hold three-way talks on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in San Francisco.

: US envoy travels to Brussels to discuss North Korean human rights.

: South Korea and the US stage joint air drills with B-52H bombers over Yellow Sea.

: US approves possible sale of SM-6 missile interceptors to South Korea amid North Korea threats.

: North Korea tests newly developed solid-fuel engines for new-type for a new type of intermediate-range ballistic missile.

: President Yoon departs for San Francisco to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting.

: Top diplomats of South Korea, the US, and Japan hold three-way talks on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in San Francisco.

: US envoy travels to Brussels to discuss North Korean human rights.

: South Korea and the US stage joint air drills with B-52H bombers over Yellow Sea.

: UN Command member states vow united response if South Korea is attacked.

: UN Command member states vow united response if South Korea is attacked.

: Defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States hold annual security talks as the two countries seek to update joint military strategies on North Korea.

: Defense chiefs of South Korea and the US revise “tailored deterrence strategy” on North Korea.

: North Korea slams South Korea-UN Command defense chief meeting as attempt for “new war of aggression.”

: South Korea and the US issue joint communique after the 55th Security Consultative Meeting.

: South Korea and the United States issue the Defense Vision of the South Korea-US Alliance.

: Defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States hold annual security talks as the two countries seek to update joint military strategies on North Korea.

: Defense chiefs of South Korea and the US revise “tailored deterrence strategy” on North Korea.

: North Korea slams South Korea-UN Command defense chief meeting as attempt for “new war of aggression.”

: South Korea and the US issue joint communique after the 55th Security Consultative Meeting.

: South Korea and the United States issue the Defense Vision of the South Korea-US Alliance.

: South Korea’s spy agency signs an agreement with the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity.

: South Korea’s spy agency signs an agreement with the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in cybersecurity.

: US envoy calls for human rights dialogue with North Korea.

: Top diplomats of South Korea and the US to hold talks amid tightening North Korea-Russia military ties.

: US envoy calls for human rights dialogue with North Korea.

: Top diplomats of South Korea and the US to hold talks amid tightening North Korea-Russia military ties.

: Pentagon declines to comment on a growing debate in South Korea over whether a 2018 inter-Korean military accord aimed at reducing border tensions should be suspended.

: South Korea and the United States announce a push for a “wide range of actions” to prevent North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft and cyber espionage.

: North Korea threatens to “pour a shower of shells” into South Korea over anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets.

: Defense ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan to hold a trilateral meeting in Seoul.

: North Korea denounces upcoming visits to Seoul by top US officials.

: G7 Foreign Ministers condemn North Korea’s arms transfer to Russia.

: Pentagon declines to comment on a growing debate in South Korea over whether a 2018 inter-Korean military accord aimed at reducing border tensions should be suspended.

: South Korea and the United States announce a push for a “wide range of actions” to prevent North Korea’s cryptocurrency theft and cyber espionage.

: North Korea threatens to “pour a shower of shells” into South Korea over anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets.

: Defense ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan to hold a trilateral meeting in Seoul.

: North Korea denounces upcoming visits to Seoul by top US officials.

: G7 Foreign Ministers condemn North Korea’s arms transfer to Russia.

: Hyundai and Kia announce that combined sales of their electric vehicles using their electric-only dedicated platform top 100,000 in the United States in the past two years.

: Hyundai and Kia announce that combined sales of their electric vehicles using their electric-only dedicated platform top 100,000 in the United States in the past two years.

: Report from the Institute for National Security Strategy says North Korea is trying to diversify its cybercrimes to offset the declining value of cryptocurrencies it steals to fund its nuclear and missile programs.

: Report from the Institute for National Security Strategy says North Korea is trying to diversify its cybercrimes to offset the declining value of cryptocurrencies it steals to fund its nuclear and missile programs.

: Chinese President Xi Jinping tells North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he is “willing to make bigger contributions” to “defend the region’s peace, stability, development and prosperity.”

: Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea might have provided Russia with short-range ballistic missiles and portable anti-aircraft missiles.

: South Korean military detects signs of North Korea supplying ballistic missiles to Russia.

: Chinese President Xi Jinping tells North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he is “willing to make bigger contributions” to “defend the region’s peace, stability, development and prosperity.”

: Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea might have provided Russia with short-range ballistic missiles and portable anti-aircraft missiles.

: South Korean military detects signs of North Korea supplying ballistic missiles to Russia.

: FBI says North Korea, China, and Russia engage in cyber operations to target US research.

: FBI says North Korea, China, and Russia engage in cyber operations to target US research.

: UN expert panel overseeing sanctions against Pyongyang estimates North Korea’s state-sponsored cyber theft last year at $1.7 billion.

: UN expert panel overseeing sanctions against Pyongyang estimates North Korea’s state-sponsored cyber theft last year at $1.7 billion.

: South Korea and the US conduct a large-scale maritime exercise in the Yellow Sea.

: South Korea and the US conduct a large-scale maritime exercise in the Yellow Sea.

: Navies of South Korea and the United States stage joint anti-submarine drills near Guam.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan stage joint air exercise for the first time near the Korean Peninsula. 

: Navies of South Korea and the United States stage joint anti-submarine drills near Guam.

: South Korea, the US, and Japan stage joint air exercise for the first time near the Korean Peninsula. 

: FBI says thousands of remote IT workers contracting with U.S. companies have for years secretly sent millions of dollars of their wages to North Korea for use in its ballistic missile program.

: South Korea and the US discuss efforts to deter North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.

: North Korean leader Kim vows to build a “forward-looking” and “far-reaching” relationship with Russia.

: State Department says the US will take “whatever steps” it can to hold to account those involved in arms transfers between North Korean and Russia.

: FBI says thousands of remote IT workers contracting with U.S. companies have for years secretly sent millions of dollars of their wages to North Korea for use in its ballistic missile program.

: South Korea and the US discuss efforts to deter North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.

: North Korean leader Kim vows to build a “forward-looking” and “far-reaching” relationship with Russia.

: State Department says the US will take “whatever steps” it can to hold to account those involved in arms transfers between North Korean and Russia.

: South Korea mulls sanctions amid suspected North Korea-Russia arms deal.

: South Korea’s Navy holds regular multinational mine warfare drills.

: Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, says North Korea tries to use artificial intelligence to accelerate writing malicious software.

: South Korea proposes top-level diplomatic talks with Japan and China in late November. 

: South Korea mulls sanctions amid suspected North Korea-Russia arms deal.

: South Korea’s Navy holds regular multinational mine warfare drills.

: Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, says North Korea tries to use artificial intelligence to accelerate writing malicious software.

: South Korea proposes top-level diplomatic talks with Japan and China in late November. 

: Department of Commerce toughens rules on exports of advanced computing chips to China.

: South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy says that new export controls on chips by the United States will not have a significant impact on local businesses.

: Chief of US Indo-Pacific Command expresses concern over North Korea-Russia military ties.

: South Korean defense firm Huneed Technologies reaches a preliminary agreement with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to develop an advanced radar for drones carrying out observation missions at high altitudes.

: Department of Commerce toughens rules on exports of advanced computing chips to China.

: South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy says that new export controls on chips by the United States will not have a significant impact on local businesses.

: Chief of US Indo-Pacific Command expresses concern over North Korea-Russia military ties.

: South Korean defense firm Huneed Technologies reaches a preliminary agreement with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to develop an advanced radar for drones carrying out observation missions at high altitudes.

: Washington Post reports that two Russian ships have made at least five round trips between North Korea and Russia since mid-August, in what could be arms transfers.

: Seoul opens its largest-ever International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX), designed to help South Korea to reach its goal of becoming the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter. 

: Top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US, and Japan to hold talks over suspected DPRK-Russia arms transfer. 

: South Korea, the US, and Japan install a trilateral communication hotline amid North Korea’s evolving military threats and China’s increasing assertiveness.

: South Korean diplomat discusses North Korean human rights with US envoy.

: United States expresses deep concerns about what North Korea will get in return for its suspected delivery of military equipment to Russia.

: US strategic bomber B-52 lands at South Korean air base for the first time.

: US envoy hopes to work with South Korea on efforts to hold North Korean human rights abusers accountable.

: Washington Post reports that two Russian ships have made at least five round trips between North Korea and Russia since mid-August, in what could be arms transfers.

: Seoul opens its largest-ever International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX), designed to help South Korea to reach its goal of becoming the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter. 

: Top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the US, and Japan to hold talks over suspected DPRK-Russia arms transfer. 

: South Korea, the US, and Japan install a trilateral communication hotline amid North Korea’s evolving military threats and China’s increasing assertiveness.

: South Korean diplomat discusses North Korean human rights with US envoy.

: United States expresses deep concerns about what North Korea will get in return for its suspected delivery of military equipment to Russia.

: US strategic bomber B-52 lands at South Korean air base for the first time.

: US envoy hopes to work with South Korea on efforts to hold North Korean human rights abusers accountable.

: North Korea condemns Japan’s move to accelerate its planned acquisition of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States as an “arrogant choice.”

: Royal United Services Institute reports that Moscow has begun large-scale shipments of ammunition from the North Korean port of Rajin to a Russian military facility on the Dunai.

: South Korea cracks down on firms building Taiwan navy submarines amid growing concerns over China’s possible economic retaliation.

: North Korea condemns Japan’s move to accelerate its planned acquisition of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States as an “arrogant choice.”

: Royal United Services Institute reports that Moscow has begun large-scale shipments of ammunition from the North Korean port of Rajin to a Russian military facility on the Dunai.

: South Korea cracks down on firms building Taiwan navy submarines amid growing concerns over China’s possible economic retaliation.

: A White House official says North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for use in Ukraine.

: A White House official says North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for use in Ukraine.

: Congressional report shows that North Korea is “on pace” to deploy sufficient nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to overcome the US missile defense.

: Unification ministry says many North Koreans have been repatriated from China.

: North Korea threatens to strike US aircraft carrier.

: US brushes aside concerns about potential impact of Middle East conflict on Korean Peninsula security.

: Pyongyang dismisses speculation over Hamas’ use of North Korean weapons against Israel.

: Policymakers of South Korea and the US discuss economic and geopolitical uncertainties. 

: Congressional report shows that North Korea is “on pace” to deploy sufficient nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to overcome the US missile defense.

: Unification ministry says many North Koreans have been repatriated from China.

: North Korea threatens to strike US aircraft carrier.

: US brushes aside concerns about potential impact of Middle East conflict on Korean Peninsula security.

: Pyongyang dismisses speculation over Hamas’ use of North Korean weapons against Israel.

: Policymakers of South Korea and the US discuss economic and geopolitical uncertainties. 

: President Yoon and US senators condemn Hamas attack on Israel.

: President Yoon and US senators condemn Hamas attack on Israel.

: South Korea, the United States, and Japan stage a trilateral maritime interdiction exercise for the first time in seven years.

: North Korea defends its military spy satellite as “indispensable strategic option” to counter the United States.

: ROK, Japan, and US advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons.

: South Korea, the United States, and Japan stage a trilateral maritime interdiction exercise for the first time in seven years.

: North Korea defends its military spy satellite as “indispensable strategic option” to counter the United States.

: ROK, Japan, and US advanced assets join naval exercise to intercept DPRK weapons.

: US eases export controls on chip equipment for Samsung and SK factories in China.

: South Korea’s top nuclear envoy meets Sweden’s special envoy for the Korean Peninsula to discuss the recent release of a US  soldier from North Korean custody.

: US eases export controls on chip equipment for Samsung and SK factories in China.

: South Korea’s top nuclear envoy meets Sweden’s special envoy for the Korean Peninsula to discuss the recent release of a US  soldier from North Korean custody.

: US suspects North Korea in orchestrating the September hack of a decentralized finance project.

: US suspects North Korea in orchestrating the September hack of a decentralized finance project.

: 2023 Chicago Council Survey conducted by Ipsos shows that US citizens are divided over troop mobilization to defend South Korea in case of North Korean invasion.

: North Korea denounces France for its plan to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities.

: CBS reports North Korea is sending arms to Russia following Kim-Putin summit.

: Korea Institute for National Unification, a South Korean state-run think tank, suggests that North Korea may launch its military spy satellite between Oct. 10 and 26.

: South Korea to participate in a new round of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) talks in Malaysia.

: South Korea seeks 68 billion won ($50.42 million) in combined fines against Google and Apple for their violation of the country’s in-app payment laws.

: 2023 Chicago Council Survey conducted by Ipsos shows that US citizens are divided over troop mobilization to defend South Korea in case of North Korean invasion.

: North Korea denounces France for its plan to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities.

: CBS reports North Korea is sending arms to Russia following Kim-Putin summit.

: Korea Institute for National Unification, a South Korean state-run think tank, suggests that North Korea may launch its military spy satellite between Oct. 10 and 26.

: South Korea to participate in a new round of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) talks in Malaysia.

: South Korea seeks 68 billion won ($50.42 million) in combined fines against Google and Apple for their violation of the country’s in-app payment laws.

: LG Energy Solution to invest 4 trillion won ($3 billion) in Michigan plant to supply Toyota with batteries.

: LG Energy Solution to invest 4 trillion won ($3 billion) in Michigan plant to supply Toyota with batteries.

: North Korea slams IAEA’s adoption of resolution on Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.

: North Korea accuses US of concealing role in bombing of Russia’s Nord Stream.

: North Korea slams IAEA’s adoption of resolution on Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.

: North Korea accuses US of concealing role in bombing of Russia’s Nord Stream.

: North Korean Foreign Minister slams UNSC meeting over Pyongyang’s nuclear force-building policy in constitution.

: North Korean Foreign Minister slams UNSC meeting over Pyongyang’s nuclear force-building policy in constitution.

: US Department of Defense labels North Korea as a “persistent” threat.

: US Department of Defense labels North Korea as a “persistent” threat.

: North Korea stipulates nuclear force-building policy in constitution.

: Top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States, and Japan denounce North Korea’s constitutional amendment to enshrine its policy on nuclear force.

: Washington officials say U.S. soldier Travis King, who crossed the inter-Korean border into North Korea in July, is in US custody after his release by the reclusive regime.

: North Korea stipulates nuclear force-building policy in constitution.

: Top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States, and Japan denounce North Korea’s constitutional amendment to enshrine its policy on nuclear force.

: Washington officials say U.S. soldier Travis King, who crossed the inter-Korean border into North Korea in July, is in US custody after his release by the reclusive regime.

: North Korea’s ambassador vows stronger self-defense capabilities, claiming the Korean Peninsula faces the “immediate danger of nuclear war breakout.”

: Defense Minister-nominee Shin Won-sik vows to “firmly punish” North Korea in event of provocation.

: North Korea’s ambassador vows stronger self-defense capabilities, claiming the Korean Peninsula faces the “immediate danger of nuclear war breakout.”

: Defense Minister-nominee Shin Won-sik vows to “firmly punish” North Korea in event of provocation.

: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says military cooperation between North Korea and Russia undermines global peace.

: US senator calls for cooperation from South Korea in pushing for Washington’s technology export and investment curbs against China.

: President Yoon says the US-ROK alliance will end North Korean regime in event of nuclear weapons use.

: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says military cooperation between North Korea and Russia undermines global peace.

: US senator calls for cooperation from South Korea in pushing for Washington’s technology export and investment curbs against China.

: President Yoon says the US-ROK alliance will end North Korean regime in event of nuclear weapons use.

: South Korea and the US stage joint naval drills in East Sea amid North Korean threats.

: North Korea slams President Yoon’s warning against Pyongyang-Moscow military cooperation as “hysterical remarks.” 

: US wireless chipmaker Broadcom Inc plans to seek an appeal against the South Korean regulator’s decision to slap a 19.1 billion won ($14.3 million) fine for unfair business practices against Samsung Electronics Co.

: North Korea opens the border to foreigners for first time since COVID-19.

: South Korea and the US stage joint naval drills in East Sea amid North Korean threats.

: North Korea slams President Yoon’s warning against Pyongyang-Moscow military cooperation as “hysterical remarks.” 

: US wireless chipmaker Broadcom Inc plans to seek an appeal against the South Korean regulator’s decision to slap a 19.1 billion won ($14.3 million) fine for unfair business practices against Samsung Electronics Co.

: North Korea opens the border to foreigners for first time since COVID-19.

: South Korean foreign minister holds a series of meetings with his counterparts from the Netherlands and others for discussions on bolstering cooperation.

: South Korean companies urge the US to clarify from which foreign companies they are not required to import critical electric vehicle battery minerals under the US Inflation Reduction Act.

: South Korean foreign minister holds a series of meetings with his counterparts from the Netherlands and others for discussions on bolstering cooperation.

: South Korean companies urge the US to clarify from which foreign companies they are not required to import critical electric vehicle battery minerals under the US Inflation Reduction Act.

: Top diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan agree to take stern measures against a potential arms deal between Russia and North Korea.

: US Department of Commerce announces final rule to restrict semiconductor subsidy recipients from expanding their manufacturing capacity in China.

: Top diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan agree to take stern measures against a potential arms deal between Russia and North Korea.

: US Department of Commerce announces final rule to restrict semiconductor subsidy recipients from expanding their manufacturing capacity in China.

: President Yoon meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss North Korea and Ukraine.

: President Biden condemns North Korea’s continued violation of UNSC resolutions, but reaffirms his commitment to diplomacy to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

: President Yoon meets world leaders in New York for 2nd day to promote South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan.

: US energy firm to appeal court decision in favor of South Korean state-run companies KEPCO and KHNP over nuclear reactor exports.

: United States Forces Korea (USFK) service member, a South Korean, and a Filipino are arrested on charges of smuggling drugs from the US via military mail.

: US official expresses concerns over North Korean detainees in China who are at the risk of torture if repatriated.

: South Korean and US defense officials discuss possible space cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow in tabletop exercise.

: President Yoon meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to discuss North Korea and Ukraine.

: President Biden condemns North Korea’s continued violation of UNSC resolutions, but reaffirms his commitment to diplomacy to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

: President Yoon meets world leaders in New York for 2nd day to promote South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan.

: US energy firm to appeal court decision in favor of South Korean state-run companies KEPCO and KHNP over nuclear reactor exports.

: United States Forces Korea (USFK) service member, a South Korean, and a Filipino are arrested on charges of smuggling drugs from the US via military mail.

: US official expresses concerns over North Korean detainees in China who are at the risk of torture if repatriated.

: South Korean and US defense officials discuss possible space cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow in tabletop exercise.

: President Biden expresses his appreciation to South Korea and other countries for their assistance in the return of five US citizens detained in Iran.

: US district court dismisses a lawsuit that a US energy firm filed to stop two South Korean state-run companies (KEPCO and KHNP) from exporting nuclear power plants, determining it is not qualified to take the move.

: President Biden expresses his appreciation to South Korea and other countries for their assistance in the return of five US citizens detained in Iran.

: US district court dismisses a lawsuit that a US energy firm filed to stop two South Korean state-run companies (KEPCO and KHNP) from exporting nuclear power plants, determining it is not qualified to take the move.

: South Korea and the United States near completion of work to revise their joint deterrence strategy against evolving military threats from North Korea.

: South Korea and the United States near completion of work to revise their joint deterrence strategy against evolving military threats from North Korea.

: North Korean leader Kim meets Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to inspect Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers.

: North Korean leader Kim meets Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to inspect Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers.

: North Korean leader Kim inspects factory producing modern fighter jets in Russia’s Far East.

: South Korea and the United States warn that military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

: South Korea and the United States agree to cooperate in using 5G in joint military operations.

: South Korea and the US hold deterrence talks on North Korean nuclear threats following Kim-Putin summit.

: North Korean leader Kim inspects factory producing modern fighter jets in Russia’s Far East.

: South Korea and the United States warn that military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is a violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

: South Korea and the United States agree to cooperate in using 5G in joint military operations.

: South Korea and the US hold deterrence talks on North Korean nuclear threats following Kim-Putin summit.

: President Putin accepts invitation of North Korean leader Kim to visit Pyongyang.

: US Department of State approves a possible sale to South Korea of up to 25 F-35A radar-evading fighters and related equipment to help the East Asian ally maintain a “credible” defense capability.

: US expresses concern about growing defense cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

: President Putin accepts invitation of North Korean leader Kim to visit Pyongyang.

: US Department of State approves a possible sale to South Korea of up to 25 F-35A radar-evading fighters and related equipment to help the East Asian ally maintain a “credible” defense capability.

: US expresses concern about growing defense cooperation between North Korea and Russia.

: North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea in an apparent show of force ahead of its leader Kim Jong Un’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

: North Korean leader Kim and President Putin meet at Russia’s Vostochny spaceport ahead of the summit.

: North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea in an apparent show of force ahead of its leader Kim Jong Un’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

: North Korean leader Kim and President Putin meet at Russia’s Vostochny spaceport ahead of the summit.

: White House urges North Korea not to provide weapons to Russia.

: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un heads to Russia for summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concerns over military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.

: White House urges North Korea not to provide weapons to Russia.

: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un heads to Russia for summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing concerns over military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.

: US assistant secretary of state for economic affairs to visit South Korea and Japan for talks on ways to deepen economic cooperation.

: South Korea attends the fifth round of negotiations on the United States-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in Thailand.

: US assistant secretary of state for economic affairs to visit South Korea and Japan for talks on ways to deepen economic cooperation.

: South Korea attends the fifth round of negotiations on the United States-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in Thailand.

: North Korea holds paramilitary parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the regime’s founding.

: President Yoon and US President Joe Biden meet on margins of G20 summit.

: North Korea holds paramilitary parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the regime’s founding.

: President Yoon and US President Joe Biden meet on margins of G20 summit.

: North Korea unveils a new “tactical nuclear attack submarine” designed to carry out “both preemptive and retaliatory strikes” and intended to counter US and South Korean “invasion fleets.”

: FBI says that the North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus is responsible for the theft of $41 million in cryptocurrency from online casino and betting platform Stake.com.

: President Yoon arrives in India to attend G20 summit.

: North Korea unveils a new “tactical nuclear attack submarine” designed to carry out “both preemptive and retaliatory strikes” and intended to counter US and South Korean “invasion fleets.”

: FBI says that the North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus is responsible for the theft of $41 million in cryptocurrency from online casino and betting platform Stake.com.

: President Yoon arrives in India to attend G20 summit.

: US warns North Korea would “pay a price” for any arms deal with Russia.

: US warns North Korea would “pay a price” for any arms deal with Russia.

: New York Times reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may soon visit Russia for talks with Putin on arms deal.

: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives in Indonesia to attend ASEAN summits.

: New York Times reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may soon visit Russia for talks with Putin on arms deal.

: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives in Indonesia to attend ASEAN summits.

: South Korea reports Russia proposing three-way naval exercises with North Korea and China.

: South Korea reports Russia proposing three-way naval exercises with North Korea and China.

: Korean Central News Agency announces that North Korea has conducted a drill for “simulated tactical nuclear attack.”

: Korean Central News Agency announces that North Korea has conducted a drill for “simulated tactical nuclear attack.”

: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reports that North Korea has fired several cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea.

: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reports that North Korea has fired several cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea.

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