MILITARY DEMARCATION LINE
How did North Korean soldiers wander across the world's most heavily guarded border?
On Friday, South Korea's military said it had fired warnings shots the previous day to repel several North Korean soldiers who briefly crossed the military demarcation line that divides the countries while engaging in unspecified construction work.
US, South Korea conduct joint bombing drills
The United States flew a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for the first joint bombing drills with South Korea in seven years, amidst heightened tensions from North Korea's provocations. The US bomber, escorted by South Korean F-15K jets, dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the exercise. South Korea suspended a 2018 inter-Korean military pact and resumed military activities along the demarcation line. The drills aim to reinforce the US extended deterrence commitment and combined defense posture against North Korea's threats.
N. Korea to send new weapons to border after spy satellite launch
North Korea vows stronger armed forces at South border amidst satellite success claims. Seoul suspends military accord, deploys border assets. Pyongyang announces deployment of new weapons, citing suspension of deals with South Korea. Missile launch accompanies tensions, triggering fears of potential escalation. Kim Jong Un oversees satellite launch, claims show US bases in Guam. Satellite launch could intensify peninsula's space race, experts suggest.
Military agreement fractures as tensions rise with North Korea
South Korea responds to North Korea's spy satellite claim by suspending parts of the 2018 military agreement. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo confirms the immediate resumption of reconnaissance activities toward North's forces, previously restricted under the pact. The Comprehensive Military Agreement aimed to halt hostile acts, yet recent tensions and alleged breaches strained the deal. South Korea intends to restore surveillance activities near the border, while further decisions hinge on North's actions.
China ramped up troop presence, infrastructure along LAC in 2022, says Pentagon report
According to a Pentagon report, China has increased its deployment of forces and infrastructure build-up along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2022 amid border tensions with India. The report stated that China has constructed underground storage facilities near Doklam, a second bridge over Pangong Lake, a dual-purpose airport, and multiple helipads. China also deployed military forces in the western, eastern, and central sectors of the LAC.
US' main focus is safe return of soldier, who crossed over into North Korea: White House
North Korea has further claimed that the soldier, Travis King has expressed a willingness to seek refuge there or in a third country. This was Pyongyang's first confirmation of the status of King since he crossed the MDL into the North during a tour to the JSA in the DMZ on July 18.
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How North Korean women and children face hardships after defecting to South Korea
North Korean women escaping to China face even less freedom and are vulnerable to trafficking and violence. Third-country-born children of defectors in South Korea struggle with education and military service, while reforms to support them have been neglected. Human rights should be prioritized over diplomatic concerns.
Vietnam bans new ‘Barbie’ movie for showing controversial map with 'nine dash line': All you may want to know
Vietnam has banned the new Barbie movie due to the inclusion of the contentious "nine-dash line," which reflects the country's strong opposition to China's territorial claims.
Xi Jinping's India dilemma to the fore as he begins a new term in power
The PLA's move at Yangtse taking place after the completion of disengagement from many friction points was seen as the reflection of the dilemma prevailing in the Chinese political and military ranks on how to deal with India which is on political ascendency internationally.
Taiwan holds military drill after China repeats threats
Taiwan held a similar drill on Tuesday in Pingtung. Both involved hundreds of troops, the military said.
Dalai Lama may stay in Ladakh for over a month
He is scheduled to spend the first week in Ladakh in isolation and meditate, after which he is likely to meet people and address some gatherings as well. A major sermon is likely to be scheduled at the end of his visit in Ladakh.
Retired Chinese military official moots 'buffer zones' along LAC to prevent India-China border conflict
“A year after the shock of a fatal border clash, tensions remain high with no consensus on how to resolve the issues over an unverified LAC,” he noted. The aftermath is still being felt today. Beijing was given the cold shoulder when it offered to help pandemic-devastated India. Such resentment speaks volumes of the frosty relationship, he pointed out.
After disengagement in Pangong, threat to India only "abated" but not gone away altogether: General MM Naravane
Referring to the situation in the mountainous region, Gen Naravane told an interactive session at the India Economic Conclave that the military strength in rear areas remained what it was even at the height of border tensions.
The geopolitics of Durand Line and the question of Pakistan-Occupied-Pashtunistan
The recent controversy between Afghanistan and Pakistan over fencing of the Durand line has to be studied in the foregoing discussion. The Durand line is becoming a major bone of contention between the two countries and going to inflate in future.
Arunachal Pradesh govt to recognize the contribution of Maj Bob Khathing: Chief Minister Pema Khandu
Ralengnao Khathing, popularly known as Bob Khathing, is relatively an unknown figure for most of Arunachal and even India, but people of Tawang still remember him with respect for being the sole Indian official to come as their saviour when the Chinese threat loomed large.
Sino-India border standoff expected to be resolved peacefully soon: ITBP chief
"Indo-Tibetan Border is the highest international border in the world. At every location it is about 10-11 thousand feet high. All our troops are deployed at that height. Oxygen is less, temperature in winters is very severe as it touches up to minus 40 degrees Celsius," he said.
What's driving the military standoff between India, China in Ladakh
The Asian giants accused each other this week of sending soldiers into the other's territory and fired warning shots for the first time in 45 years, raising the specter of full-scale military conflict. Their foreign ministers are expected to discuss the simmering dispute in Moscow on Thursday on the sidelines of a regional security and economic meeting.
Why are Chinese and Indian troops fighting in a remote Himalayan valley?
China said its troops were engaged in a "violent physical confrontation" with Indian soldiers, but has given no details of those killed or wounded.
Building capacity at LAC to counter an aggressive Beijing
From aggressive behaviour -- as a tool to hit back at USA and other powers since pandemic -- to economic slowdown at home, to rise in nationalism, to Delhi reasserting claims over Aksai Chin, the reasons for recent incursions by PLA in Ladakh could be multiple. But what is important is Beijing trying to convey that it will not accept India’s rightful claim along LAC even as it tries to avoid early demarcation of LAC.
Five rounds of talks between Indian and Chinese troops fail to ease tension in Ladakh
The Indian Army has been matching up to the Chinese build up in both Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley, the two locations in Ladakh which have witnessed major reinforcement of troops in the last two weeks, sources said. There was very little chance of easing of tension anytime soon as both sides are aggressively holding onto their respective positions, they said.
Chinese military bolsters troops in Aksai Chin region in Sino-India border: Report
Chinese troops have bolstered their border control measures in the Aksai Chin region, reports say.
Siachen height provides military depth India can’t afford to lose
Indian troops on the Saltoro Ridge, actually serve as a wedge between China and Pakistan to prevent them from "militarily linking up".
China justifies construction of road in Sikkim sector
The statement came a day after the Chinese military accused the Indian army of stopping the construction of the road in what it claims to be China's "sovereign territory" in the Sikkim section.
India and China need to demarcate LAC
The Line of Actual Control has to be properly demarcated and simultaneously confidence building measures (CBMs) have to be conducted, military experts said.
S.Korea, U.S. to announce suspension of major military drills this week
NORTHKOREA-USA-S.Korea, U.S. to announce suspension of major military drills this week - Yonhap
Tuting shows need for shifting arms & men from western to northern borders
These requirements are important, because according to Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, China is exerting pressure along the LAC.
How Chinese road construction activity in Arunachal Pradesh was detected
The road that was built runs alongside the eastern bank of the blackened Siang river that flows from Tibet as Yarlung Tsangpo.
Chinese military acknowledges 2013 incursion at Depsang Valley for first time
The incident at Depsang valley, which took place ahead of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India in May, had created military and diplomatic tensions.
China denies crossing LAC in Ladakh; promises to resolve stand-off amicably
The Chinese military on Thursday confirmed that it was in communication with the Indian Army to resolve the infiltration controversy.
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