South Korea in February 2026: the most important developments in security
In South Korea in February 2026, security news centered on North Korea's weapons displays. North Korea unveiled new nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a party congress. At a military parade, leader Kim Jong Un, with his daughter at center stage, vowed to accelerate the development of nuclear weapons and missiles, including new secret weapons and anti-satellite technology. He warned South Korea and called for an end to US hostility, while also signaling possible openness to improving ties with the United States.
South Korean authorities raided the National Intelligence Service and the Military Intelligence Command in an investigation into alleged drone flights to North Korea. A civilian accused of flying drones to the North said he had no backing from any organization. The Unification Ministry pledged action to prevent a recurrence, and Seoul sought to reinstate a no-fly zone under the suspended 2018 inter-Korean military pact. South Korea and the United States plan to hold the Freedom Shield military exercise in March.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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