What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?

What’s Driving North Korea’s Frantic Military Development?

Following its run of missile tests last year, North Korea continues its nuclear and conventional military provocations targeting South Korea and the United States at an unprecedented level. Some experts believe that the current situation on the Korean Peninsula is more dangerous than at any time since the Korean War.  At the ninth plenary meeting … Read more

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After US Flies Bomber During Drills

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After US Flies Bomber During Drills

Flashpoints | Security | East Asia Hours after the U.S. flew a B-1B bomber to the Korean Peninsula as part of field exercises with South Korea, the North launched two short-range ballistic missiles. A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, … Read more