On Tuesday, July 11, the United States Missile Defense Agency successfully intercepted a test target with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
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US Capability in the Middle East Expands
The United States is increasing its power projection capability with a force build up in the Middle East....
North Korea Test Launch Successful, US Calls It Escalation
North Korea successfully tested an ICBM — what does it mean for the U.S.?
Otto Warmbier Returns Home From NK In Coma
Otto Warmbier, the University of Virginia student who was imprisoned in North Korea for over seventeen months, returned home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
South Korea Discovers North Korean Drone Near Border
South Korea has discovered what appears to be a North Korean drone in the forest near the border with North Korea.
US Ballistic Missile Intercept Stuns The World
The THAAD system is one of many tools for intercepting North Korean (and other missiles) and yesterday’s successful test of the GMD system is not only promising but also a warning to North Korea’s supreme leader, Kim Jong-un.
South Korea Elections Bring Big Changes
The power vacuum in South Korea has finally been filled after a corruption scandal led to the removal of Park Geun-hye in March.
LN World News Digest 3.24.17: Afghanistan, North Korea and More
In this week’s edition of LN World News Digest: Failed North Korea missile tests, Taliban advances in Afghanistan, and more.
Tillerson’s Asia Visit Has Implications For North Korea
This visit will be the first major test of Secretary of State Tillerson’s diplomatic prowess, and the success or failure of these meetings, especially with China, will help drive U.S. strategy in dealing with North Korea.