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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 02:17

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] The Korea Times offers global perspectives for Navy officer

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] The Korea Times offers global perspectives for Navy officer

Republic of Korea Navy Lieutenant Commander Jang Jae-hyun says The Korea Times provides him with more information and a wider global perspective than Korean language newspapers offer. “I usually read The Korea Times during lunchtime as I can take my time in reading the stories,” Jang said. He said he started to read The Korea Times when he entered the Korea Naval Academy, to ...

2020-10-26 11:13

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Korea Times is part of my life, says avid reader

Protest against THAAD

Protest against THAAD

Police officers disperse residents of Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, and activists who are trying to prevent the defense ministry from transporting construction material and equipment onto the base of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, Thursday. While the protesters believe the material will be used to upgrade the anti-missile defense system, the minis...

2020-10-22 18:47

S. Korean, Chinese defense chiefs discuss security situation, vow to boost cooperation

The defense chiefs of South Korea and China discussed security situations on the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday and vowed to continue exchanges and cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2020-10-21 21:40

Korea's 1st military training vessel delivered to Navy

Korea's 1st military training vessel delivered to Navy

The Navy has received the military's first vessel designed for training, the arms procurement agency said Wednesday, as the country pushes to enhance naval combat capabilities. The 4,500-ton Hansando is equipped with stealth functions and a computer-based training system to allow trainees to take part in simulated combat exercises, according to the Defense Acquisition Program...

2020-10-21 09:16

Defense minister welcomes US Indo-Pacific commander

Defense minister welcomes US Indo-Pacific commander

Defense Minister Suh Wook, fifth from left, and Adm. Philip Davidson, fifth from right, the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, pose with other dignitaries during the latter's visit to the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, Tuesday. During their talks, the two discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and vowed a strong combined readiness posture to...

2020-10-20 16:35

Russia found behind cyberattacks on PyeongChang Olympics

Russia found behind cyberattacks on PyeongChang Olympics

Russia's military intelligence unit was found to have been behind cyberattacks against the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea's alpine town of PyeongChang, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday. The Justice Department, together with the FBI, charged six officers of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate's (GRU) Military Unit for "disruptive, destru...

2020-10-20 09:44

Fishing boat returns after crossing into North Korean waters

Fishing boat returns after crossing into North Korean waters

A South Korean fishing boat returned to the South's waters after accidentally crossing into North Korean territorial seas around the western maritime border, officials said Saturday.

2020-10-17 20:12

Allies differ over OPCON transfer, defense cost-sharing

Allies differ over OPCON transfer, defense cost-sharing

The latest ministerial defense talks between South Korea and the United States have highlighted that the allies are not on the same page on the planned transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to Seoul, and defense cost-sharing for American troops stationed here.

2020-10-15 16:08

S. Korea recognizes Mexican soldiers in Korean War

S. Korea recognizes Mexican soldiers in Korean War

The Korean Embassy in Mexico released a poster, Sunday, to search for and recognize Mexican veterans who participated in the 1950-53 Korean War as part of the U.N. forces. Although Mexico did not officially send combat forces to Korea, more than 100,000 Mexican and Mexican Americans joined the war under the Mexico-U.S. Agreement Regarding Military Service by Nationals of Eith...

2020-10-11 19:25

Concerns grow over leaking of military intelligence

Concerns grow over leaking of military intelligence

Concerns are growing over the leaking of confidential military information following a recent incident in which a South Korean government official was shot dead by North Korean troops after drifting into the North's territorial waters.

2020-10-11 17:20

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