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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Korea puts North Korea’s nuclear arsenal at 80 to 120 warheads, above Trump’s 57
South Korea’s defence minister told lawmakers North Korea likely has 80 to 120 nuclear warheads, a figure far higher than the 57 U.S. President Donald Trump cited. Ahn declined to say whether Trump’s number implied U.S. recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status, and reiterated Seoul’s opposition to hosting U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korean soldiers cross DMZ line for first time in 2026, prompting South Korean warning shots
South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line in the eastern DMZ, marking the first such violation in 2026. The soldiers returned to their side after the shots. Reports confirm 17 similar crossings occurred last year.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 85 · Hype 15