China and South Korea: Examining the Resolution of the THAAD Impasse
China and South Korea’s foreign ministries released coordinated statements at the end of last month announcing they would move to repair their
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Training: Russian Forces Prepare For Nuclear Attack
Russian troops near the Black Sea coast have carried out drills for a scenario in which Russia was attacked by a chemical
EU to ease military movement in face of Russia threat
The European Union on Friday unveiled plans to make it easier to move troops and military equipment around the bloc, in a
Three US carriers lead naval drill aimed at N. Korea
South Korean warships joined three US aircraft carriers Saturday in an unusually strong display of naval force aimed at North Korea, whose
N.Korean Nuclear Test Site ‘Heavily Contaminated’
North Korea’s nuclear test site in Kilju, North Hamgyong Province is turning into a wasteland after six underground nuclear tests, according to
Detection of Ruthenium 106 in France and in Europe: Results of IRSN’s investigations
Ruthenium 106 has been detected in late September by several European networks involved in the monitoring of atmospheric radioactive contamination, at levels
The Puzzle of the North Korean ICBM
Uncertainty remains about North Korea’s technological maturity and ability to launch nuclear warheads that could hit the US homeland, even after its
Securing North Korean nuclear sites would require a ground invasion, Pentagon says
The only way to locate and secure all of North Korea’s nuclear weapons sites “with complete certainty” is through an invasion of
DEFCON Warning System – Update 11/5/17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEFCON Warning System – Update 11/5/2017 This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 7 P.M., PDT, Sunday,
North Korea working on advanced version of missile that could reach US, source says
North Korea is working on an advanced version of its existing KN-20 intercontinental ballistic missile that could potentially reach the United States,
Reuters: US Engaging in Secret Diplomatic Overtures with N. Korea
Reuters news agency says the United States is pursuing direct diplomacy behind the scenes with North Korea, despite the ongoing war of
China warns North Korean nuclear test site may collapse
Chinese geologists warned their North Korean counterparts that the Punggye-ri underground nuclear facility may collapse if future tests are performed, the South