Second Korean War Looms: Kim Jong Un's Aggression Could Spell DisasterNorth Korea is unlikely to hold an advantageous position in any preemptive strikeConcerns over the destructive impact on the global economy and semiconductor supply chain Amid speculations of a potential second Korean War on the Korean Peninsula, Bloomberg reported on the 3rd that Kim Jong Un would likely face destruction in most Korean War scenarios. […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 3Future Developments: Extending the Reach and Stealth Capabilities According to the reports, the new missile will be developed based on the existing ground-to-ship missile. The Japanese Ministry of Defense will increase the range of the truck-mounted Type 12 ground-to-ship guided missile deployed on Miyako Island in the Okinawa and Miyako Strait from 93 to 124 […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 2The Type 12 ground-to-ship missile system comprises two search and detection radars, a relay device, command and control equipment, fire control devices, and missile launch vehicles. Each missile launch vehicle can carry up to six missiles and can be deployed in numbers ranging from one to four. Additionally, there is a vehicle that transports spare […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 1The maximum range is 124 miles, depending on the flight methodAdded high-angle firing function for cliff neutralizationHave a total of 104 surface-to-ship launch vehicles (6 shots)1243 miles range surface-to-ship missiles are also developed Compared to the previous Type 88, the Type 12 has been upgraded with cost savings, increased range, GPS installation, and improved evasive […]
Australia's North Korea Nightmare Uncovered: What You Need to KnowHow does Australia view North Korea? The relationship between Australia and North Korea is somewhat similar to, yet distinct from, that between North Korea and Japan. Our reporter, Kim Seok Hwi, from Australia, will explain which keywords are associated with North Korea in Australia. Unlike Japan, which has never established diplomatic relations with North Korea […]
Japan's Deep Fear of North Korea - What They're Really Searching For: Part 1Which are the two countries that dislike North Korea the most? Thanks to the influence of Hallyu (Korean Wave), global favorability towards South Korea is on the rise. But what about North Korea? The reality is that the world’s perception of North Korea, plagued by issues like provocations and violation of human rights, is not […]
Kim Jong Un: 'We've Completed Nuclear Weaponization on Every Missile'On the 2nd, North Korea succeeded in a test launch of a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missileExpert says, “The missile will target Guam or Alaska” North Korea announced on the 3rd that it has successfully test-launched a new intermediate-range solid-fuel hypersonic ballistic missile (IRBM). Kim Jong Un declared the missile system complete, stating that all […]
North Korea's Missile Madness: Provocation Strikes JapanNorth Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile just two weeks after conducting a large-scale artillery firing drill on the 18th of last month. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on the 2nd, “Our military detected a flying object, presumed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile, launched from the Pyongyang area towards the East Sea […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 3According to military experts, it’s still unrealistic to consider L-SAM, which is currently under development, as having an interception system equivalent to THAAD. According to the unit introduction brochure on the USFK’s official website, the detection range of the THAAD radar at Seongju Base is up to 1000 kilometers. It boasts high accuracy using the […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 2South Korea has announced the development of a maritime version of its domestically developed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, known as the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM). This development aims to enhance the country’s naval ballistic missile defense capabilities. In addition to this, the domestically developed Ballistic Missile Early Warning Radar-I/II, which has already […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 1In response to the growing threat of North Korea’s various ballistic missiles, military authorities plan to build the “Korea Air and Missile Defense” (KAMD) within four years. To accomplish this, the plan is to expedite the deployment of intermediate-range interception weapons needed for lower and upper-tier defense from the expected initial 2030s to 2028. The development and […]
Unveiling the Phoenix Army Aviation Operations Command and Its World's Fourth-Largest 500+ Helicopters - Part 3The Army Aviation Operations Command has achieved dazzling results over the past 25 years. In 1996, during the large-scale spy operation in Gangneung, over 1,200 aircraft overcame all sorts of challenges in the rugged mountainous area for 51 days. They successfully carried out operations over 2,000 times, significantly contributing to eradicating armed spies. In addition, […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 4Automatic Object Tracking and Destruction with Fire Control System The K2 tank adopts the Extreme High Frequency (EHF) radar in the millimeter band, a distinctive feature in its class. Integrating the radar system with the fire control system enables the K2 to predict terrain elevation during movement, thus significantly bolstering stability while engaging targets on […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 3The K2 Black Panther tank is a 3.5th-generation tank. The criteria for classifying tanks as third-generation typically include the utilization of composite armor and the implementation of computerized shooting stability and firepower control systems. While conventionally, third-generation tanks favor smoothbore guns, considering exceptions like the UK’s FV4034 Challenger 2, with its rifled gun, smoothbore guns […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 2Featured 3.5 Generation Technology “Active Protection System” (APS) Another notable feature of the North Korean new tank is the “slat armor” positioned strategically at the rear of the chassis. This lattice-shaped armor causes the “shaped charge warhead” to explode before it hits tank armor, diminishing the penetration power of incoming projectiles by half. Due to […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 1Among the world’s top ten tanks, Germany’s Leopard 2A7+, the United States’ M1A2 Abrams, the United Kingdom’s Challenger 2, South Korea’s K2 Black Panther, and Israel’s Merkava MK4 dominate the leaderboard. Standing proudly among these prestigious tanks is South Korea’s own Black Panther. The Black Panther began its domestic development in 2003 and was completed […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 2The second reason is the dimension of shared values of humanity. Because the foundation of the modern international community is human rights, following the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are not a value that only a specific group or country should protect, but humanity should follow together. Therefore, human […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean ProvocationsNorth Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and AlaskaExperts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
Kim Jong Un Expresses Satisfaction as North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile EngineConducted test at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the 19thConsecutive action after the launch of a super-large MRL shellKim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the completion of the strategic weapon system task On the morning and afternoon of the 19th, at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site, the ground jet test of the […]
Second Korean War Looms: Kim Jong Un's Aggression Could Spell Disaster North Korea is unlikely to hold an advantageous position in any preemptive strikeConcerns over the destructive impact on the global economy and semiconductor supply chain Amid speculations of a potential second Korean War on the Korean Peninsula, Bloomberg reported on the 3rd that Kim Jong Un would likely face destruction in most Korean War scenarios. […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 3 Future Developments: Extending the Reach and Stealth Capabilities According to the reports, the new missile will be developed based on the existing ground-to-ship missile. The Japanese Ministry of Defense will increase the range of the truck-mounted Type 12 ground-to-ship guided missile deployed on Miyako Island in the Okinawa and Miyako Strait from 93 to 124 […]
Australia's North Korea Nightmare Uncovered: What You Need to Know How does Australia view North Korea? The relationship between Australia and North Korea is somewhat similar to, yet distinct from, that between North Korea and Japan. Our reporter, Kim Seok Hwi, from Australia, will explain which keywords are associated with North Korea in Australia. Unlike Japan, which has never established diplomatic relations with North Korea […]
Kim Jong Un: 'We've Completed Nuclear Weaponization on Every Missile' On the 2nd, North Korea succeeded in a test launch of a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missileExpert says, “The missile will target Guam or Alaska” North Korea announced on the 3rd that it has successfully test-launched a new intermediate-range solid-fuel hypersonic ballistic missile (IRBM). Kim Jong Un declared the missile system complete, stating that all […]
North Korea's Missile Madness: Provocation Strikes Japan North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile just two weeks after conducting a large-scale artillery firing drill on the 18th of last month. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on the 2nd, “Our military detected a flying object, presumed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile, launched from the Pyongyang area towards the East Sea […]
Korea's New Missile Defense System: Protecting Against North Korean Threats - Part 3 According to military experts, it’s still unrealistic to consider L-SAM, which is currently under development, as having an interception system equivalent to THAAD. According to the unit introduction brochure on the USFK’s official website, the detection range of the THAAD radar at Seongju Base is up to 1000 kilometers. It boasts high accuracy using the […]
Unveiling the Phoenix Army Aviation Operations Command and Its World's Fourth-Largest 500+ Helicopters - Part 3 The Army Aviation Operations Command has achieved dazzling results over the past 25 years. In 1996, during the large-scale spy operation in Gangneung, over 1,200 aircraft overcame all sorts of challenges in the rugged mountainous area for 51 days. They successfully carried out operations over 2,000 times, significantly contributing to eradicating armed spies. In addition, […]
North Korea's New Tanks vs. South Korea's K2 Black Panther: Which is Better? - Part 4 Automatic Object Tracking and Destruction with Fire Control System The K2 tank adopts the Extreme High Frequency (EHF) radar in the millimeter band, a distinctive feature in its class. Integrating the radar system with the fire control system enables the K2 to predict terrain elevation during movement, thus significantly bolstering stability while engaging targets on […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 2 The second reason is the dimension of shared values of humanity. Because the foundation of the modern international community is human rights, following the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are not a value that only a specific group or country should protect, but humanity should follow together. Therefore, human […]
U.S. and South Korea Form Working Group to Counter North Korean Provocations North Korea successfully conducted a ground jet test of a new multi-stage intermediate-range hypersonic missile solid fuel engine at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the morning and afternoon of the 19th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 20th. Kim Jong Un, the chairman, personally attended the ground […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and Alaska Experts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
Kim Jong Un Expresses Satisfaction as North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile Engine Conducted test at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the 19thConsecutive action after the launch of a super-large MRL shellKim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the completion of the strategic weapon system task On the morning and afternoon of the 19th, at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site, the ground jet test of the […]
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