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Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
The Fourth Turning Global War Has Entered The Terminal Phase
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· Tyler Durden
State arms agency, Hanwha Ocean ink final deal for 7.8 tln-won Navy destroyer project
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms procurement agency officially concluded a deal with Hanwha Ocean Co. on Friday to kick-start the development of a next-generation Navy destroyer, with the aim of delivering the lead ship to the Navy by 2032.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Drone strikes reported on Iraq's Erbil, Sulaymaniyah
Fresh drone attacks are being reported in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.
· Middleeasteye
Palestinian committee will be 'sole entity' managing Hamas' weapons, movement official says
The Palestinian technocratic committee established by the Board of Peace to govern Gaza will oversee the process of managing and storing Hamas' weapons, a senior Hamas official told AFP.
· Middleeasteye
Bombing Campaign In Search Of A Strategy: Pentagon Offers Trump Two-Week 'Go Bigger' Plan In Iran
"This is a bombing campaign in search of a strategy," Joe Kent, a former Trump administration counterterrorism official who resigned in protest of launching the Iran war, recently said in a post on X.
· Tyler Durden
(LEAD) Questions arise over possible communication gap between allies after U.S. drone incident
(ATTN: ADDS S. Korean military's comments in para 7-8, more info in 11th para; TRIMS) By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
What the US-Saudi strikes on Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq reveal about the wider war | The National
It has been five months since the US and Israel launched their war with Iran, and the conflict has never really been contained. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Jordan have all been hit by Iranian missiles and drones; Hezbollah drew Lebanon into a fight that is still going on; and the Strait of Hormuz remains clo…
· Nada AlTaher
China Scoffs At Iran Arms Transfer Report, After Trump Pours Cold Water On Allegation
China has given its response on Thursday to a prior Reuters investigation which strongly alleged that Beijing is preparing to transfer up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers MANPADS to Iran.
· Tyler Durden
Late U.S. captain named Korean War hero of August
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Friday designated a late U.S. captain as the hero of August for his role in preventing North Korean advances at a mountainous battle during the 1950-53 Korean War.
· Kim Hyun-soo
N. Korea denounces move by U.S. military in Japan to increase troop numbers
SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday criticized a move by the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) to increase troop numbers aimed at improving coordination with Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Ukraine war briefing: Trump says he is ‘not sure’ about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles
US president places military plan in doubt despite positive meetings with Voloymyr Zelenskyy in Washington this week. What we know on day 1,619
· Staff and agencies
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· John P Ruehl
Lee says S. Korea, Chile can create synergy on critical minerals, defense industry
President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile can create significant synergy in areas from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to the defense industry, if they join hands.
· Yonhap
US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence
Command roles at Rimpac show Tokyo and Seoul can work together militarily, but history caps how far ties can go
· Sam Beltran
US-led drills edge Japan and South Korea closer on defence
Command roles at Rimpac show Tokyo and Seoul can work together militarily, but history caps how far ties can go
· Sam Beltran
The Spanish territory at the centre of a unique migration challenge
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· Sbsaustralia
Breaking: Trump touts deal to disarm Hamas in Gaza talks breakthrough
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Migrants pour into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 9:22am
Lee says S. Korea, Chile can create synergy on critical minerals, defense industry
SANTIAGO, July 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile can create significant synergy in areas from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to the defense industry, if they join hands.
· Park Boram
More on Trump’s Gaza disarmament announcement
In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast the deal it as a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end Israel's war on Gaza.
· Middleeasteye
PLA 99th Anniversary
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PL…
· SCMP Staff
PLA 99th Anniversary
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP China SeriesPLA 99th AnniversaryAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. Updated: 31 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]The PL…
· SCMP Staff
Russian missile strike destroys family home, 10 feared dead
KYIV — A missile fired by Russia destroyed a family home in eastern Ukraine early Thursday, leaving 10 members of the same family presumed dead.
· Agence France-Presse
Israel carries out demolitions near Unesco site in Lebanon
The Israeli military destroyed several “key features” of an alleged “underground tunnel network” beneath the ridge that is home to the historic castle, a Unesco World Heritage Site, according to a statement on X.
· Middleeasteye
Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?
Mae Sot has become home to so many who left Myanmar to oppose the junta - and their future is increasingly uncertain
· Bbcnews
The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force
From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance
· Liu Zhen
The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class force
From revolutionary group to hi-tech machine, the PLA’s transformation has been a long pursuit of strength and self-reliance
· Liu Zhen
Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says
This would be the first time such a weapon was fired in nearly a year, suggesting that Moscow has a fresh stock of arms
· Reuters
Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says
This would be the first time such a weapon was fired in nearly a year, suggesting that Moscow has a fresh stock of arms
· Reuters
Opinion: Ben Gvir's crocodiles are the latest weapon in Israel's animal warfare on Palestinians
Earlier this month, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced that Israel would use Nile crocodiles as prison guards for Palestinian political prisoners.
· Middleeasteye
TSA finds stolen Civil War cannonballs in suitcase at Alabama airport
This photo provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shows a stolen Civil War-era cannonball discovered by TSA officers in a checked bag at the Gulf Shores International Airport in Gulf Shores, Ala., on July 18, 2026. (Transportation Security Administration via AP)
'Stalking complacency' key to Indiana's title defense
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti reacts during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Miami, Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
· Steve Megargee
Bears bank on better speed to bolster a defense that's still adjusting to new lineup
Chicago Bears defensive line Grady Jarrett works out with teammates during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
· Gene Chamberlain
[Lee Byung-jong] Who is 'New Lee Jae Myung'?
US President Donald Trump may have caused considerable hardship for South Korea, from threats of punitive tariffs to demands for increased defense spending. Yet there is one positive outcome for Korea stemming from his America First policy: making President Lee Jae Myung more pragmatic. Faced with mounting pressure …
· Korea Herald
Zelensky fired me over anti-graft reforms – ex-Ukrainian defense minister
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has claimed he was dismissed because reforms to overhaul military procurement and tackle entrenched interests within the ministry triggered a backlash. Fedorov was removed by Vladimir Zelensky earlier this month after just six months in office as part of a sweeping g…
· RT
Missiles worth $40 million a shot rack up US war costs in Iran
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Annika Burgess
Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways
Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries have announced the creation of a maritime military coalition to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Netflix sued for $105m over stolen Nicolas Cage war thriller
Makers of unreleased $45m film Fortitude sue after hard drive stolen from streamer’s Los Angeles office
· Benjamin Lee Film
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war
Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict
· Joseph Gedeon
Massive home explosion caught on wild video as 2 launched from ‘missile’-like blast somehow survive
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· Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
US Treasury sanctions networks supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, IRGC from India, China, Russia
The US Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia and Iran accused of supporting Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington says has long facilitated the movement of IRGC-Quds Force personnel, weapons and military equipment.
· IDAN KWELLER
RT reports from Iraq after US-Saudi strikes (VIDEO)
Joint US-Saudi strikes on alleged Iran-aligned militia positions across Iraq have sparked political backlash, with Baghdad condemning the attacks as a violation of the country’s sovereignty. RT’s Ali Rida Sbeity reported on the ground.
· RT
'Her skin is bleeding': Devastating virus wreaks havoc in Gaza
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Matthew Doran
Iraq-Gulf ties at risk as Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias raise escalation fears | The National
An exchange of attacks this week between Saudi Arabia and armed groups operating from Iraq risks undermining Baghdad's years-long effort to strengthen relations with Gulf states, experts and Iraqi officials told The National.
· Mina Aldroubi
Trump’s Iran dilemma becomes battle for US public opinion as his approval hits all-time low
US President Donald Trump’s decision over how to handle Iran became far more complicated by Thursday, after recent polls showed that the average American doesn't want a return to full-scale war and is primarily concerned with paying less at the pump.
· IDAN KWELLER
Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia on Thursday unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting international shipping and energy supply routes in the Red Sea region after attacks by Yemen's Houthis disrupted one of the world's busiest trade corridors.
· Middleeasteye
Ben Gvir's crocodiles are the latest weapon in Israel's animal warfare on Palestinians
Earlier this month, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced that Israel would use Nile crocodiles as prison guards for Palestinian political prisoners.
· Middleeasteye
Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory
Strike on Terminal Autonomy plant appears to be first time in the war that Moscow has targeted a US company
· Aram Roston