North Korea
Hwasong-18 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
North Korea recently conducted a missile test, unveiling its latest weapon, the Hwasong-18. This intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) holds significance as it is the first North Korean missile to utilize solid propellants. Understanding ICBMs ICBMs are long-range ballistic missiles with ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Soaring Eagle Exercise
The South Korea Air Force recently commenced the Soaring Eagle exercise, a large-scale training program aimed at enhancing its combat capabilities and ensuring the country’s defense posture. The exercise comes amidst heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
What is Haeil Drone?
North Korea has recently unveiled its new nuclear underwater drone, which has caused concerns in the international community. The drone, dubbed “Haeil” or Tsunami, is designed to create massive radioactive waves through submarine explosions. North Korean state news agency KCNA ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
What is Kill Web?
The South Korean military has introduced a concept known as the “Kill Web” in response to the escalating nuclear threat from North Korea. This concept is a key part of Military Innovations 4.0, which seeks to utilize the latest AI ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
UN Report on North Korea Crypto Theft
The United Nations released a confidential report on North Korea. Confidential means it is not for public viewing and will not be put on the UN website. According to the report, North Korea is stealing cryptocurrencies. The country is using ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Yoon Suk Yeol: New President of South Korea – Update (May, 2022)
On 10th May 2022, Yoon Suk-yeol was sworn in as the new president of South Korea in Seoul’s National Assembly. He took office at a time when there are high ongoing tensions with North Korea. When was the election result ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
State Sponsor of Terrorism Tag
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has asked the President of the United States Joe Biden to designate Russia with a “state sponsor of terrorism” tag. Doing so will activate the harshest suite of sanctions available with the US government against ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Monster Missile Hwasong-17
North Korea has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-17. This missile is the biggest ICBM ever developed. Overview: This missile can potentially deliver a nuclear warhead to any United States location. This missile is being named a ‘monster ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs