The United States and South Korea have kicked off their biggest joint war games in years in a show of force that is expected to further fuel tensions with North Korea. The provocative military maneuvers — dubbed Ulchi Freedom Shield — started on Monday and are due to conclude on ...
Amid tensions over the US’ meddling in East Asia, North Korea launched two cruise missiles from the west coast town of Onchon into the Yellow Sea early Wednesday, according to Seoul’s defense ministry. “The US and South Korean military authorities are analyzing detailed specifications such as flight distance,” a ministry ...