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Marine Corps to set up new command for maritime defense

The Marine Corps plans to create a new command tasked to defend the country’s islands near North Korean, Japanese and Chinese waters, next year. This is to counter growing territorial claims of Japan and China as well as North Korea’s possible provocations in the western sea border. In particular, the Marine Corps will set up a new unit dedicated to defending islands in the E...

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-19 16:52

Moon stresses defense capabilities for peace

South Korea needs to develop its own aerospace and defense capabilities to maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula, President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday. Moon also said the country should deploy advanced weapons systems to better defend against North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. He made these remarks during an opening ceremony for the Seoul International Aerospa...

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-17 16:38

Moon, Trump to hold summit in Seoul on Nov. 7: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a summit with President Moon Jae-in in Seoul, Nov. 7, to discuss North Korean issues and other challenges facing the two countries, the White House announced Monday. Trump’s visit to South Korea is part of his trip to Asia from Nov. 3 to 14, which will take him to Japan, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. President Trump will stay in Sou...

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-16 22:07

Police to ban anti-US rallies during Trump visit

South Korea, US begin massive combined maritime drills

Naval ships from South Korea and the United States began a massive combined maritime exercise around the Korean Peninsula, Monday, amid mounting military tension here. The exercise involving the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan’s strike group will run through Friday. U.S. Navy vessels participating in the exercise’s drills also include the USS Stethem and US...

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-16 17:28

Military developing attack-oriented strategy

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday it is developing a new strategy to end a war with North Korea in the shortest possible time while minimizing casualties if North Korea wages a full-scale attack. Speaking at the National Assembly audit of the JCS, its officials said the envisioned strategy will be critical amid the rapid advance of the North’s nuclear program and a growing need to better counter against Pyongyang’s asymmetric threats using weapons of mass destruction.

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-16 16:50

South Korean version of 'Iron Dome' being developed

The military is developing its own interception system to combat North Korea’s long-range artillery similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Monday. In a report to the National Assembly audit, the JCS said the Agency for Defense Development has been working to develop core technology to “hit to kill” the North’s projectiles.

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-16 16:18

South Korea, US start maritime drills against North Korea

The South Korean and U.S. navies on Monday kicked off massive combined drills off the coast of the peninsula amid heightened tensions. The allies plan to continue the Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) through Friday in the East Sea and the Yellow Sea, also known as the West Sea.

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-16 11:05

US to show off military might in joint drills

The United States is poised to show off its military might this week through joint drills and a defense exhibition in South Korea, deploying an aircraft carrier, nuclear-powered submarine, stealth fighters and other strategic assets. The show of force comes amid growing tensions on the peninsula, with North Korea expected to engage in additional provocations in protest agains...

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-15 13:54

Combined Forces Command should be audited: lawmaker

The Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) should be audited annually by the National Assembly, Rep. Kim Joong-ro of the People’s Party claimed Thursday. The Assembly National Defense Committee conducts audits on the Ministry of National Defense and its affiliated organizations annually. However, the CFC has never received an audit since it was established in 1978. Rep. Kim...

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-12 15:55

South Korea, US to draft plan for future alliance command

The South Korean and U.S. militaries will soon formalize a plan to create a new combined command, which will become effective when Seoul regains its wartime operational control (OPCON) of the country's troops, the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday. The allies plan to approve the scheme in their annual Military Committee Meeting (MCM) and Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) later this month, it told lawmakers.

Defense Affairs | 2017-10-12 11:16

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