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War and conflict

Opinion | US attack on Iran shakes East Asia’s faith in non-proliferation norms

Amid the bombing of Iran, the region finds itself navigating a contested, multipolar nuclear order fraught with instability.

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US-China relations

Will the US strikes on Iran push China to ramp up its nuclear arms programme?

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Korean peninsula

Opinion | How Trump’s Iran strikes doomed his North Korea strategy

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North Korea

‘Never give up nuclear weapons’: what Israel-Iran conflict tells North Korea

With lessons drawn from Ukraine and now Iran, Pyongyang’s commitment to its ‘irreversible’ nuclear status is firmer than ever, analysts say.

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North Korea test-fires a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in October last year. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP
North Korea

‘Personal insult’: why North Korea’s Kim doesn’t want another Trump summit

Analysts say Kim views the 2019 summit’s failure as a personal insult and is now more focused on Russia, despite Trump’s continued overtures.

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South Korea

South Korea, US push for dialogue with North amid Kim’s snub of Trump letter

South Korea’s foreign ministry emphasised its efforts to reopen communication with Pyongyang to ease tensions, without directly commenting on Trump’s letter.

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South Korea

End to inter-Korea ‘loudspeaker war’?

Pyongyang’s cessation of loudspeaker broadcasts does not signal a shift in its indifferent policy towards ties with Seoul, analysts say.

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South Korean soldiers work on a loudspeaker set up for propaganda broadcasts during a military drill near the Demilitarised Zone. Photo: Handout via Reuters
Diplomacy

Opinion | China as a global conflict mediator: from ambition to action

From Saudi-Iran rapprochement to Myanmar ceasefires, China’s conflict diplomacy also aims to protect its own interests.

South Korea

South Korea’s presidential election puts its US alliance, Taiwan stance at stake

The winner of Tuesday’s snap presidential election will face ‘the worst troubles in economy and security’, analysts say.

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China-South Korea relations

‘US troops critical’: South Korean presidential candidate signals turn on China

Lee Jae-myung says Trump’s attempt to engage Kim Jong-un in dialogue is ‘helpful for the peace of the Korean peninsula’.

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Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea’s (DPK), says US troops in South Korea could be “critical” for containing China. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Why South Korea’s next leader should revive 6-party nuclear talks

Given the Trump-Kim bromance and with a potential new approach by Seoul, a return to six-party talks grows likelier.

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Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung greets voters in the southwestern city of Naju in South Korea on May 17. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Korea

Call to arms? South Korea’s election revives debate on nuclear armament

The debate underlines Seoul’s deep-seated anxiety about relying solely on the US nuclear umbrella amid North Korea’s advancing capabilities.

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China-North Korea relations

Trump urged to take slow and steady approach to North Korea nuclear stalemate

China has crucial role in issue, according to US analyst who says Beijing involvement could allow for US–China cooperation on other matters.

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North Korea

North Korea test-fires missiles from its first-ever destroyer

The 5,000-tonne warship was launched off the country’s west coast last week. Experts say it was likely built with Russian help.

North Korea’s first destroyer, the Choe Hyon, conducts a test firing of its weapon systems at an undisclosed location on Monday. Photo: KCNA/EPA-EFE
Ukraine war

China and North Korea’s war aid to Russia creates risks in Pacific: US admiral

The US Indo-Pacific Command head told senators China has provided tools and chips in return for submarine tech and other help.

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US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo gestures during a press conference at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio, northern Philippines, in August 2024. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Does Trump have what it takes to solve North Korean nuclear impasse?

To get Pyongyang to denuclearise, the US must learn from past negotiation mistakes and make Kim Jong-un an offer he can’t refuse.

North Korea

Trump talks up ‘big nuclear’ North Korea and reaching out to Kim

Kim Jong-un hasn’t shown any serious interest in re-engaging with the US president. But Trump still has a soft spot for the ‘very smart guy’.

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North Korea

Is North Korea’s nuclear submarine a game changer or ‘vanity project’?

North Korea’s first SSBN is likely to lag far behind its US and South Korean submarine rivals, analysts say.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects a shipbuilding project at a shipyard at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Photo: AFP
South Korea

South Korea designated by US as ‘sensitive’ country amid nuclear bomb talk

Several South Korean leaders have said Seoul may pursue nuclear weapons amid fears over Pyongyang’s weapons programme.

South Korea

Is North Korea a nuclear power? Trump seems to think so

The comments have sparked fears the US might favour talks on nuclear arms reduction with North Korea instead of full denuclearisation.

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‘Absolutely threatening’: North Korea’s nuclear submarine plan raises concerns

The submarine could significantly escalate security concerns on the Korean peninsula and in the Taiwan Strait, experts say.

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North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un inspects a nuclear submarine during a visit to a shipyard, in this photo released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency on March 8. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
South Korea

Opinion | What can South Korea do about the strategic threats in Trump era?

Developing its own nuclear arms is a political luxury Seoul can’t afford. Instead, it must expand its economic and diplomatic networks.

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A float depicting US President Donald Trump, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin passes by the crowd during the Carnival of Nice in France on February 15. South Korea’s strategic posture demands balancing the US alliance, foreign policy autonomy and regional partnerships. Photo: EPA-EFE
North Korea

Is Kim’s sister using Trump’s disdain for Biden to North Korea’s advantage?

Kim Yo-jong’s ‘carefully calibrated’ remarks aim to exploit Trump’s animosity towards Biden to push the US to change course, analysts say.

South Korea

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as show of force

The arrival of the ship is expected to infuriate North Korea, which views deployments of such powerful military assets as security threats.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | How China can make sure it holds the keys to North Korea’s future

A potentially disastrous carrot-and-stick US approach to Pyongyang is China’s chance to play a key role in a better future for North Korea.

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Japan

‘Extremely unfortunate’: Japan’s snub of nuclear ban summit sparks criticism

Activists argue that Japan is missing a crucial opportunity to champion disarmament, especially as the only nation to have experienced nuclear attacks.

A nuclear explosion. Japan’s decision to skip a nuclear weapon ban summit has sparked outrage, with critics accusing the government of missing a crucial opportunity to advocate for disarmament. Photo: Shutterstock
North Korea

‘Solemn will’: North Korea’s Kim reclaims ancestors’ legacy with tomb visit

Observers note a potential shift in Kim’s approach – reviving the personality cult of his ancestors to strengthen his own authority.

North Korea

US, South Korea and Japan reaffirm pledge to seek North Korea denuclearisation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his counterparts from the two nations on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

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