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Army general sacked for sexual misconduct

The 56-year-old one-star general was found to have touched a hand of a female subordinate against her wishes for three to four seconds in a car around March, according to Army investigators. He was serving as commander of a division on the outskirts of Seoul. Other personal information was withheld as he's likely to be court-martialed. There are at least two other victims in ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-09 12:49

Conscientious objectors allowed to delay military service until law revision

The Military Manpower Administration (MMA) will not file lawsuits against conscientious objectors until a new legal system is introduced to allow them to perform alternative service. “Starting Wednesday, we will not pursue criminal charges against those who claim the right to refuse to serve in the military, to be in line with a recent Constitutional Court ruling,” the MMA said Thursday.

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-05 15:56

Defense ministry vows to eradicate sex crimes

The defense ministry convened an emergency meeting to tighten military discipline, Wednesday, a day after a rear admiral was detained for allegedly attempting to rape a female sailor. Defense Minister Song Young-moo presided over the meeting to come up with measures to prevent the recurrence of such an incident amid growing concerns over reported sex crimes by high-ranking of...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-04 16:54

US forces in South Korea given breathing space to explore new roles

More than six decades ago when its headquarters was ensconced in central Seoul, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) faced the grim reality of a war-ravaged South Korea gripped by fears of communist expansion at the height of the Cold War. At present, however, the once impoverished ally is anything but weak. It boasts a well-equipped military, vibrant democracy and extensive diplomat...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-03 13:45

US opens largest overseas military base in Pyeongtaek

The United States military opened its largest overseas base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeoggi Province, Friday, ending the 73-year history of Seoul's Yongsan Garrison. The new headquarters of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) are also in Camp Humphreys which spans 14.6 square kilometers in area.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-29 16:58

South Korea to design indigenous combat jet next year

South Korea plans to complete a design process for its own fighter aircraft by September next year and produce the first prototype in 2021, the nation's arms agency said Friday.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-29 13:20

US Forces Korea opens new headquarters in Pyeongtaek

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) opened its new headquarters in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, on Friday, in a relocation project likely to broaden its security role long defined by deterrence against North Korea. The USFK held a ceremony to celebrate the relocation from Yongsan, central Seoul, to Camp Humphreys, a sprawling complex about 70 kilometers south of the capital, after a ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-29 09:51

Constitutional Court backs punishing conscientious objectors to military service

The Constitutional Court ruled Thursday it is not against the highest law to criminally punish conscientious objectors to military service, in line with its two previous rulings over the highly disputed issue.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-28 11:23

G-Dragon in middle of special treatment controversy at hospital

G-Dragon, leader of the K-pop boy band BIGBANG, became the subject of a big controversy Monday over using a one-bed room at a local hospital where he has been hospitalized for treating his ankle while in the military.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-25 16:23

Germany belatedly recognized as participating nation in Korean War

The Ministry of National Defense has designated Germany as the sixth provider of medical support to the war-stricken South Korea 64 years ago, saying that Germans set up a hospital in Busan in May 1954 and engaged in medical assistance activities.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-22 15:25

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