Tag Archives: South Korea

Kneel to me (and my power pals) or vengeance is ours

Posted on August 17, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-kim-jong-un-south-korea-military-exercises-12329549 Historical ties: https://www.combattech.net/the-story-behind-us-and-south-korea-military-exercises/ An observation: Recent commentary downplaying the U.S. Army’s role in the Indo-Pacific misrepresents the complex security landscape and landpower’s essential place within it. Assertions that the Army is on a “dead-end ride to Asia” are short-sighted, … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged China, Donald J Trump, Iran, Japan, military training exercises, N Korea, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Strait of Hormuz, US military role in Indo-Pacific, US prepared to use nuclear weapons, US threats, US troop bases, USS Gerald R Ford | Leave a comment

South Korea’s homegrown Iron Dome

Posted on August 6, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20260403/s-korea-to-move-up-deployment-of-iron-dome-like-interceptor-against-n-korean-threats-to-2029 US troops historic links with South Korea: United States Forces Korea (USFK) is a sub-unified command of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). Major USFK elements include Eighth U.S. Army (EUSA), U.S. Air Forces Korea (Seventh Air Force), U.S. Naval … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged conflict, Iron Dome, Japan, missile development, missile interceptors, North Korea, nuclear weapons, Pentagon, Russia, S Asia, South Korea, threat, ukraine, US reducing troops | Leave a comment

Deals being done with South Korea since their debut in UAE

Posted on July 7, 2026 by borderslynn

Cheongung-II (KM-SAM Block II) Destroys 29 of 30 Iranian Missiles in UAE Combat Debut, Triggering Global Rush for South Korea’s Air-Defense System South Korea’s Cheongung II (KM-SAM Block II) achieved a 96 percent interception rate during Iranian missile and drone … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged alternative to Patriots, competitive anti missile system, Defense Industry Forum, GCC, KM SAM BLOCK II, NATO, Russia, South Korea, ukraine | Leave a comment

Will North Korea denuclearize?

Posted on August 25, 2025 by borderslynn

Just consider, today President Trump hosted South Korean President (since June 4, 2025, Lee Jae Myung, has become president after protesters forced Yoon Suk Yeol, out after he was impeached). President Trump was confident he could persuade North Korean leader, … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged dealmaking, denuclearizasion, North Korea, nuclear deterrence, nuclear powers, South Korea, tariffs, Trump administration, US failed Seal mission in N Korea | Leave a comment