South Korea said North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile after a border blast injured three soldiers, raising regional security risk.
A prisoner-transfer confidentiality dispute with Ukraine is testing South Korea’s diplomacy, defense posture and leverage with Western partners.
Zelensky says North Korea may send 10,000 more troops to Russia, highlighting the strategic stakes of Moscow’s ties with Pyongyang.
Donald Trump aims to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the APEC summit to restart stalled nuclear negotiations amid growing regional security concerns.
The US orders a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing cost concerns and evolving diplomatic relations with North Korea and Seoul's Iran stance.
The US introduces tariffs up to 100% on drones and components, targeting national security risks and aiming to boost domestic production amid concerns over Chinese dominance in the drone industry.
More than 40 countries call for mandatory prior notification of ballistic missile tests to reduce security risks and build trust amid rising regional tensions.
Canada selects Germany's TKMS to build up to 12 advanced submarines, boosting NATO's Arctic defense and signaling deeper transatlantic cooperation.
North Korea conducts tactical ballistic, artillery, and AI-guided cruise missile tests as part of a five-year defense modernization plan, signaling enhanced military capabilities.
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan tensions, and trade cooperation amid global economic challenges.
Octobank launches E9PAY-enabled money transfers to South Korean HUMO cards, enhancing cross-border payment options and strengthening international financial services.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the UAE, marking a significant escalation since the US-Iran ceasefire, prompting condemnation and raising regional security concerns.
The US notifies European allies of significant arms shipment delays as it urgently replenishes stockpiles depleted by conflict with Iran, while approving large arms exports to Middle Eastern partners.