The Koreas have proven they are no longer simple proxies, but they remain trapped in a geography that punishes miscalculation.

Korea showed uneasiness about remarks by the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander describing the country as a “dagger” in Asia — controversial wordin...

A top commander’s blunt remark spotlights a fundamental disagreement over the true purpose of the 28,500 US troops based in South Korea.