Seong Hyeon Choi
Reporter, China
Seong Hyeon joined the SCMP in 2022. He is from South Korea and graduated with a bachelor of journalism and master of international and public affairs from the University of Hong Kong. He worked as a research intern for Korea Chair at US foreign policy think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and as a news trainee for NK news.
Seong Hyeon joined the SCMP in 2022. He is from South Korea and graduated with a bachelor of journalism and master of international and public affairs from the University of Hong Kong. He worked as a research intern for Korea Chair at US foreign policy think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and as a news trainee for NK news.
Areas of Expertise:
International affairs, South Korea, North KoreaLanguages Spoken:
English, Korean
US Secretary of Defence also vows to press ahead with Trump’s agenda and urges Congress to approve US$350 billion in defence funding.
Military officials from two countries to work on promoting ‘effective’ crisis management after constructive meeting in Washington.
Defence secretary reaffirms US support without specifying how much more funding is involved and what procedures or timeline it will pay for.
Involving more than US$1 trillion in proposed defence spending, competition with Beijing looms large across its varied legislative span.
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Proposed summit meeting of US, Chinese and Russian leaders must not lead to division of his war-torn country, Ukrainian president says.
Eighth Army chief stresses regional readiness as Washington pushes Seoul to take greater responsibility for its own defence.
US commanders say the army’s long-range missiles, air defences and ground operations are vital to deterring China and protecting its forces.
Pentagon chief warns US risks falling behind China in drones, robotics and AI without major investment in military capabilities.
Emphasis on air and missile defence at AUSA exhibition reflects concern over aerial threats as conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East drag on.
New initiative aims to strengthen US military capabilities as Washington and Beijing compete for leadership in advanced technology.
The United States has ‘not been in a weaker position in the western Pacific’ than now, former American commander says.
US Energy Department conducts underground explosive test in Nevada designed to detect low-yield nuclear explosions from China.
Defence pact said to be aimed at Beijing and Moscow allows US to build two bases and calls for ‘stronger Nato engagement in the Arctic’.
Pyongyang typically holds such tests ahead of major global diplomatic and military events to maximise attention and leverage.
Analysts say the nations are deepening their collaboration, with China seeing Serbia as a gateway to the European market.
The Chinese defence minister officially opens the security conference with a warning about ‘zero-sum’ mindsets.
Video of a DF-15A rocket motor in Marib hints at secret arms deliveries as Saudi-Houthi fighting escalates.
Country’s nuclear triad complete as airborne leg supplements intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
Successful integration with other foreign systems by Pakistan would strengthen China’s export case ‘considerably’, analyst notes.
The historic move signals Tokyo’s desire to strengthen defence ties with ‘like-minded’ Indo-Pacific powers, analysts say.
The US president’s push to revive negotiations with Kim Jong-un could see Washington scaling back its military presence in the South.
Beijing said to be producing anti-ship missiles to hold US Pacific Fleet at distance so PLA can settle matters wherever contingency might be.
The pair aim to show they aren’t boxed in by the first island chain and that Moscow can project power despite the Ukraine war.
Beijing’s challenge is to resist temptation to build the PLA into a ‘hammer looking for a nail’, former US Naval War College professor says.
The weapon is capable of striking targets in the continental US from Chinese waters, making it a key element of Beijing’s nuclear strategy.
The president hopes his demands will benefit the US defence industry but analysts believe local arms makers may be the main beneficiaries.
Japanese defence ministry says PLA Navy vessels were spotted in the Pacific, southwest of the remote island.
Secretary general says allies are strengthening the alliance after agreeing to higher spending, amid continued pressure from Trump.
After promises of advanced air defence systems to Europe and Ukraine, US president says ‘unification’ was dominant theme of key meeting.
