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Sun, February 5, 2023 | 00:47

S. Korea, US hold joint air drills involving F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

S. Korea, US hold joint air drills involving F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

South Korea and the United States on Friday staged combined air drills, involving U.S. F-22 and F-35B stealth fighters, in a show of America's "invariable will and capability" to keep its security commitment to the Asian ally, the Republic of Korea Air Force said.

2023-02-03 20:10

Seoul, US hold combined air drills, involving B-1B bomber, F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

Seoul, US hold combined air drills, involving B-1B bomber, F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

South Korea and the United States staged combined air drills, involving a B-1B strategic bomber and F-22 and F-35B stealth fighters from the U.S. Air Force, in a show of Washington's "will and capabilities" against North Korean threats, Seoul's defense ministry said Thursday.

2023-02-02 09:23

N. Korea warns of 'toughest reaction' to US military drills with S. Korea

US ambassador tries to allay S. Koreans' anxiety about 'extended deterrence' commitment

US ambassador tries to allay S. Koreans' anxiety about 'extended deterrence' commitment

Philip Goldberg, the top American envoy here, publicly asked South Korea on Wednesday to have confidence in Washington over its "extended deterrence" commitment against North Korean threats.

2023-02-01 17:16

Pentagon releases Korean version of Nuclear Policy Review

Pentagon releases Korean version of Nuclear Policy Review

The U.S. Department of Defense has released a Korean-language version of its nuclear policy document published last year, amid a debate in South Korea over whether Seoul needs to pursue its own nuclear armament in the face of evolving North Korean threats.

2023-02-01 17:04

S. Korea to test-launch new 'high-power' Hyunmoo ballistic missile this week: source

S. Korea to test-launch new 'high-power' Hyunmoo ballistic missile this week: source

South Korea plans to test-launch a new "high-power" ballistic missile later this week, an informed source said Wednesday, in a move to bolster deterrence against growing North Korean nuclear and missile threats.

2023-02-01 15:18

South Korea, US to expand size and content of joint military drills

South Korea, US to expand size and content of joint military drills

South Korea and the United States agreed to expand the size and content of their combined military drills on Tuesday to counter intensifying security threats from North Korea amid growing skepticism here over Washington's commitment to provide extended deterrence.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-01-31 16:08

US bill introduced to honor Korean War hero

US bill introduced to honor Korean War hero

Four Korean American members of U.S. Congress have introduced a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the late Col. Kim Young-oak for his extraordinary heroism, leadership and humanitarianism. The four U.S. representatives are Reps. Young Kim, Marilyn Strickland, Michelle Steel and Andy Kim, who also led the introduction of the bill in 2021.

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-01-31 14:56

Adversary that challenges S. Korea challenging Seoul-Washington alliance as whole: US defense chief

Adversary that challenges S. Korea challenging Seoul-Washington alliance as whole: US defense chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Tuesday that if an adversary challenges South Korea or the United States, it would be challenging the two countries' "alliance as a whole," reaffirming America's "ironclad" security commitment to the Asian ally.

2023-01-31 08:47

Korea-US defense talks likely to bring up extended deterrence

Over 76% of South Koreans support development of nuclear weapons

Over 76% of South Koreans support development of nuclear weapons

Over 76 percent of people in South Korea support the idea of arming their country with its own nuclear weapons to counter growing security threats from North Korea, a new study showed.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-01-30 17:08

Korea-US defense talks likely to bring up extended deterrence

Korea-US defense talks likely to bring up extended deterrence

The U.S. defense chief is expected to use a meeting with his South Korean counterpart as an opportunity to assure Seoul of Washington's extended deterrence commitment against North Korea's evolving nuclear threats. In addition, how to contain a rising China is likely to be high on the agenda as well amid the current geostrategic competition between Washington and Beijing that...

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-01-30 16:27

Adversary that challenges S. Korea challenging Seoul-Washington alliance as whole: US defense chief

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