East Asia

North Korea Launches Missiles in Response to U.S.-South Korea Military Drills
North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches, coinciding with the U.S.-South Korea military drills, reflects its ongoing strategy of military escalation in response to perceived threats. With advancements in missile precision and solid-fuel technology, the tests pose new security challenges

China’s Position on Russia-Ukraine War
Following U.S.-Russia peace talks on the Russo-Ukrainian war, Chinese officials argue that all necessary parties should be involved in discussions. Chinese involvement in negotiations evokes questions about their connections to Russia, Ukraine, and North Korea.

North Korea Sends Mass Munitions Shipments to Russian Military
As Ukraine struggles to keep the world’s attention on its struggle against Russian forces, one country has seemingly continued to pay attention: North Korea.

A New Chapter: Japan and South Korea Soften Relations
On Sunday Oct. 21, Japan, South Korea, and the US conducted their first joint aerial exercise near the Korean Peninsula. The exercise comes on the heels of revived tensions between North Korea and its two Northeast Asian neighbors, as well as continued efforts to soften South Korean-Japanese relations due to the growing threat of China.

US, Japan, and South Korea Hold Joint Anti-Submarine Drill Against North Korea
On April 3 and 4, the US, Japan, and South Korea held a joint anti-submarine drill to prepare for a potential conflict with North Korea.