The Republic of Korea Navy held a launch ceremony for its new frigate with enhanced anti-submarine capabilities on March 22. A high-ranking navy official at the ceremony specifically underscored that the new warship was armed with “high-tech, homegrown weapons.” This systematic investment in improving the navy’s combat abilities reflects the serious maritime threats that the…
March 26, 2022
President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol initially announced his plan to dispatch special envoys to only the United States and EU before his inauguration. This excluded China, Japan, and Russia where previous incoming administrations had traditionally deployed representatives. Although additional envoys to Japan and China were ultimately announced after criticism from the former UN Secretary-General, the incident may…
March 20, 2022
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