#East Asia Security

The top U.S. general in South Korea says both allies aim to meet OPCON transfer conditions by early 2029—bringing Seoul closer to commanding its own forces in wartime for the first time since 1950.

KMT chairperson Cheng Li-wun accepts Xi Jinping's invitation for an April visit to China, the first by a sitting KMT leader in nearly a decade. What does it mean for Taiwan's security and cross-strait stability?

Beijing escalates economic pressure on Japan's defense sector through blacklisting major contractors and tightening dual-use export controls amid Taiwan tensions.

South Korea protests as US and Chinese jets face off over Yellow Sea. A diplomatic crisis exposes the delicate balance of alliance politics in East Asia.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first parliamentary address signals a tougher stance on China, reshaping East Asian geopolitics and US-Japan relations.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Nara on Jan 13, 2026. Explore the key takeaways on CPTPP, China relations, and security cooperation.

On Jan 11, 2026, North Korea warned Japan of 'self-destruction' following PM Takaichi's plan to revise key national security documents. Read more on East Asian tension.

Analyzing the Lee Jae Myung Xi Jinping Summit 2026. South Korea proposes a nuclear freeze for compensation and asks China to play a mediating role for peace.

Taiwan's controversial Cross-Strait Act amendment collapsed after Beijing warned that independence means war. Discover the geopolitical stakes behind this legislative failure.

On Jan 6, 2026, China announced an immediate ban on dual-use exports to the Japanese military, escalating the diplomatic row and targeting Tokyo's defense capabilities.

Japan's record-breaking defense budgets and advanced weaponry in 2026 are fueling intense strategic pressure on China. Explore the impact of this military buildup on regional stability.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on January 4, 2026. This marks the first major provocation of the year, occurring just before a key South Korea-China summit.