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Xavier Brunson

Xavier Brunson
The latest news and top stories on Xavier Brunson. A US Army General, he assumed command of United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command and US Forces Korea in December 2024. Previously, he served as Commanding General of I Corps and the 7th Infantry Division, demonstrating extensive leadership across conventional and special operations forces. His career includes deployments in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. General Brunson's responsibilities involve deterring North Korean aggression and ensuring regional stability, highlighting his expertise in strategic military operations and force readiness. He holds multiple advanced degrees, underscoring his commitment to professional development.
A test firing of a missile launch system is conducted at an undisclosed location in North Korea last month. Photo: KCNA via KNS/AFP
North Korea

North Korea plays US-China rivalry card to justify ‘irreversible’ nuclear status

As the Iran conflict wanes, analysts say Pyongyang is trying to gain support from Russia and China to pre-empt denuclearisation pressure.

South Korea

US general’s ‘dagger’ remark tests South Korea’s China balancing act

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South Korea

From submarines to trade, South Korea and US remain deadlocked ahead of talks

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US-China relations

Hegseth at Asia defence gathering, China-EU tensions, Computex

This week: US allies wait to hear from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Singapore, EU works on China trade measures and Huawei announces chip advance. Next week: Computex is held in Taiwan, China reveals PMI, UK foreign minister visits Beijing, and more.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

China slams US commander’s ‘dagger’ label for South Korea

Chinese embassy in Seoul says US Forces Korea commander Xavier Brunson’s ‘hostile and aggressive remarks’ on podcast ‘crossed the line’.

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South Korea

Why South Korea’s Lee is urging ‘mutual respect’ diplomacy amid US tensions

The president’s remarks and emphasis on a self-reliant defence posture may signal Seoul’s efforts to diversify its global partners, analysts say.

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South Korea

South Korea gets wake-up call as US diverts military assets to Middle East

President Lee Jae Myung urges South Korea to boost its own defence amid reports of US military assets being redeployed to the Middle East.

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Members of Korean Peace Solidarity for Sovereignty and Reunification shout slogans and hold banners during a rally against US and South Korean military exercises outside the US embassy in Seoul on Monday. Photo: EPA
China-South Korea relations

Seoul’s protest seen as reluctance to let US Forces Korea confront China

South Korean complaint highlights growing difficulty in balancing ties with both security ally US and top trading partner China: analyst.

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South Korea

South Korea’s nuclear sub deal signals shift from strategic ambiguity: analysts

While Seoul could expand its security roles, analysts warn the shift from strategic ambiguity could upset its US-China balancing act.

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Taiwan

Seoul balks at Taiwan role for US troops stationed in South Korea

‘Discussions necessary’: Lee Jae-myung says it is difficult to agree to strategic flexibility as Trump looks to shift USFK focus to China.

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US President Donald Trump welcomes visiting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to the White House on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Trump-Lee meeting shows limits to China’s Asia wooing

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet Donald Trump, straight after a trip to Japan, demonstrating that China has so far failed to weaken relations between the US and two key Asian allies.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
Korean peninsula

Opinion | Why military independence from US could be Seoul’s best chance for peace

South Korea must secure US cooperation while navigating North Korea’s strengthened position and managing fears over regional security implications.

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South Korea

South Korea, US kick off huge annual military drills with 21,000 troops

The drills could trigger a response from North Korea, which has used previous exercises as a pretext for weapons tests.

South Korea

‘Modernise’ or pay up: US pressures South Korea to redefine alliance

A top US commander’s comments on ‘strategic flexibility’ show Washington wants Seoul to help counter China and Russia, analysts say.

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South Korean and US warplanes conduct a combined aerial exercise in 2023. The US is pushing South Korea to increase defence spending and burden-sharing. Photo: US Air Force
South Korea

‘Shrimp among whales’: South Korea faces stark choices amid US-China rivalry

South Korea is coming under intense US pressure to pick a side, even as its new president would prefer to equivocate.

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South Korean protesters tear a banner showing a caricature of US President Donald Trump as a robber during a rally in Seoul against Washington’s tariff policy on July 27. Photo: AFP
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