Craig was born & raised in the United States, having recently returned there after over five years in Asia. He is currently pursuing further education in the realms of East Asian Studies and Politics. Craig is an avid fan of the political, economic, and military machinations occurring throughout the Asian continent and how those turning gears affect the rest of the world. He's currently covering both North and South Korea for Asia Security Watch, enjoying shedding light on to this far-too-often ignored slice of Asia.

South Korea and US Agree to Two Year Extension of Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

South Korea and US Agree to Two Year Extension of Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

South Korea hopes to negotiate a revised document allowing domestic uranium enrichment and the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel.

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Will South Korea Ever Choose an FX-III Fighter?

Will South Korea Ever Choose an FX-III Fighter?

One year later, South Korea still finds itself weighing options for a 60-plane order between Boeing's F-15 Silent Eagle, Lockheed Martin's F-35, and EADS' Eurofighter

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South Korea Nears Fighter Jet Deal with Philippines

South Korea Nears Fighter Jet Deal with Philippines

China's rising power is becoming a boon for its East Asian neighbors.

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Did South Korea Make its $3 Billion 2012 Defense Exports Goal?

Did South Korea Make its $3 Billion 2012 Defense Exports Goal?

The ROK may have missed their 2012 aspirations...

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North Korea May Possess Second Largest Deposits of Rare Earth Metals

North Korea May Possess Second Largest Deposits of Rare Earth Metals

If true, possibly one of the largest game changers regarding the Korean Peninsula in some time

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North Korea Simmers as Purges, Oustings, Mutinies, and Marriage All Take Center Stage

North Korea Simmers as Purges, Oustings, Mutinies, and Marriage All Take Center Stage

This week sees a shift towards the domestic (marriage pun intended), as Kim Jong-Un instigates internal upheaval to solidify power

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South Korean FX-III Fighter Selection Begins

South Korean FX-III Fighter Selection Begins

This entire selection has truly become my favorite Korean Peninsula Roller Coaster...

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Military Pact Between South Korean and Japan Sidelined by Election Year Shenanigans

Military Pact Between South Korean and Japan Sidelined by Election Year Shenanigans

South Korea has shelved a pact with Japan that would have increased military cooperation and sharing of intelligence data

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U.S. Military Conducts Naval Drills with Japan & South Korea and Live-fire Exercise with ROKN

U.S. Military Conducts Naval Drills with Japan & South Korea and Live-fire Exercise with ROKN

It's a busy week for ever emerging East Asian Alliances....

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United States and South Korea Agree to Boost Combined Defensive Posture

United States and South Korea Agree to Boost Combined Defensive Posture

On June 14th, the United States and South Korea agreed to strengthen their joint defensive ties during the U.S.-Korea Ministerial Dialogue 2+2 Meetings held in Seoul

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North Koreans Attempted to Steal Rocket Technology From Ukraine

North Koreans Attempted to Steal Rocket Technology From Ukraine

"Two North Korean nationals were sentenced to eight year prison terms after being caught trying to steal secret rocket technology from the Ukraine, local sources said Saturday."

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Taiwan Believes China Planning Two Indigenous Aircraft Carriers

Taiwan Believes China Planning Two Indigenous Aircraft Carriers

With China able to out-produce Taiwan in every conceivable way, Taiwan will have to dig deeply into their Anti-Access/Area Denial repertoire

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