Seoul: North Korea has replaced its defence minister as part of a reshuffle of senior military leadership, state media reported on Sunday. Kim Song-gi, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People’s Army, has been appointed the country’s new defence minister, replacing No Kwang-chol, according to North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)..
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), long projected as the backbone of the country’s rise, stands exposed as a hollow force, with soldiers enduring hardship while officers enjoy privileges. According to Uganda-based media outlet ‘PML Daily’, behind the “polished parades and the carefully choreographed propaganda” lies a troubling reality, as the PLA and its affiliated armed.
Abhishek Vij In response to the evolving global landscape, India has, over recent times, been actively engaged in efforts to augment its military capabilities. It is only natural for Pakistan to feel perturbed by this development. This unease was particularly palpable recently when India concluded military agreements worth $2.8 billion aimed at quadrupling its defensive.
Seoul: A government report says South Korea’s armed forces have declined by about 20% over the past six years, shrinking to roughly 450,000 troops. The reduction is largely tied to a steep drop in the number of males of enlistment age due to the country’s record-low birthrate. The defense ministry warns the trend could lead.
