Weapons

South Korea’s Yoon eyes arms exports as ‘future growth engine’
South Korean leader is aiming to build country’s weapons industry into the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter.
Published On 24 Nov 2022
UN Security Council members condemn North Korean missile launch
US among 14 nations that slam Pyongyang’s recent launch of intercontinental ballistic missile as ‘dangerous escalation’.
Published On 21 Nov 2022
UN extends Somalia arms embargo amid government dissatisfaction
Despite objections from Somali government, Security Council voted to maintain sanctions regime over al-Shabab threat.
Published On 18 Nov 2022
North Korea tests suspected ICBM with range to reach US mainland
Kamala Harris convenes emergency meeting of leaders at regional summit in Bangkok after weapon lands in seas off Japan.
Published On 18 Nov 2022

South Korea insists policy against providing lethal aid to Ukraine remains unchanged, and ammunition is for US use.

Arms sales would be an indication of deepening ties between the two isolated nations.

KCNA says recent launches were designed to simulate attacks on air bases, aircraft and a major South Korean city.

Tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen as Pyongyang has stepped up tests of weapons including a banned ICBM.

Japan says initial warning missile flew over archipelago was wrong, but concerns over potential nuclear test grow.

Launches follow Pyongyang warning over ongoing military exercises between South Korea and the United States.

Officials say police responded swiftly to St Louis attack, but it remains unclear how gunman entered the high school.

Russia and Iran insist UN has no mandate to inspect the ‘kamikaze’ drones, amid accusations they came from Tehran.

Country seen as an ‘important partner’ in a region where China is becoming increasingly assertive.

At least four people were killed in ‘kamikaze’ drone attacks that targeted Kyiv early on Monday.

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