North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea after the U.S. imposed new sanctions and sent an aircraft carrier to Busan, heightening regional tensions.
The U.S. bombing of Iran’s deeply buried nuclear sites has raised fresh concerns in North Korea about the vulnerability of its underground military infrastructure.
South Korea's Defense Ministry denied any discussions with Washington about withdrawing U.S. troops, following reports of a potential reduction under review by the Trump administration.
North Korea unveiled a new air-to-air missile in a live-fire test, likely supported by Russian technology, as part of its growing drone and strike capabilities.