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Tue, December 11, 2018 | 11:45

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Seoul, Washington to hold defense cost talks

South Korea and the United States are set to hold another round of negotiations in Seoul on Tuesday over dividing the cost for the stationing of the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), Seoul officials said. The allies will struggle to nail down a deal from the 10th round of talks over the Special Measures Agreement (SMA), a cost-sharing contract set to expire at the end o...

Defense Affairs | 2018-12-11 10:26

Undue US demand

Japan moving to introduce de facto aircraft carrier

Japan is on track to introduce a de facto offensive aircraft carrier by changing its description, because under its post-war constitution, the country is not allowed to operate warships with flight decks for attack aircraft. According to reports, the Japanese government is pushing ahead with its plan to retrofit its Izumo-class vessel by thickening its deck in a move to accom...

Defense Affairs | 2018-12-09 16:55

Renowned surgeon appointed as Honorary Navy Commander

Lee Cook-jong, a renowned surgeon at the Ajou University Medical Center in Suwon has been promoted to honorary navy commander.

Defense Affairs | 2018-12-07 15:29

Surion will replace Black Hawk as defense chief's helicopter

A Korean-made Surion will be used as the official helicopter of the nation’s defense minister, instead of the UH-60 Black Hawk developed by Sikorsky of the United States, a military official said Sunday. This is part of the ministry's efforts to localize weapons and military equipment.

Defense Affairs | 2018-12-02 17:09

58 conscientious objectors to be released from jail

Fifty-eight out of 71 imprisoned conscientious objectors will be released on parole this week, the justice ministry said Monday. The decision follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this month that acknowledged people's rights to refuse mandatory military service for religious and conscientious beliefs in acquitting a 34-year-old objector who had been sentenced to 18 ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-11-27 16:34

South Korea to launch anti-espionage intelligence-sharing center

The move is part of efforts to strengthen the country's overall anti-espionage system in response to ever-sophisticating foreign intelligence activities infringing upon national security and interests, the government said.

Defense Affairs | 2018-11-13 11:41

North Korea removed 636 mines from Panmunjom area: defense minister

North Korea has removed 636 land mines from the truce village of Panmunjom straddling the border with South Korea, Seoul's defense chief said Monday. Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo told lawmakers that it's part of the accomplishments under the inter-Korean Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA) signed in September.

Defense Affairs | 2018-11-12 16:55

Moon to step up peace diplomacy

South Korea, US aim for deal next week on sharing defense cost

South Korea said Friday it will hold another round of negotiations with the United States next week on sharing the cost of stationing American troops on the peninsula. The two sides are running out of time for an agreement. The existing accord is to expire at the end of this year.

Defense Affairs | 2018-11-09 14:36

Gen. Abrams inaugurated new US Forces Korea chief

Army Gen. Robert B. Abrams took office as the new commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Thursday, amid diplomatic efforts by Seoul and Washington to build a lasting peace on the divided peninsula. The change-of-command ceremony took place at Camp Humphreys, a sprawling U.S. military complex in Pyeongtaek, 70 kilometers south of Seoul, at 10 a.m. It was attended by top Sout...

Defense Affairs | 2018-11-08 10:39

South Korea, US resume marine drills

South Korea and the United States resumed their combined marine drills Monday for the first time since they were suspended in June to support diplomacy with North Korea over its denuclearization. The allies began the two-week Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP), which involves some 500 troops, including U.S. marines from Okinawa, Japan, and military equipment, such as assaul...

Defense Affairs | 2018-11-05 14:10

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