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Wed, May 27, 2020 | 13:17

South Korea, US remain poles apart in defense cost-sharing

South Korea, US remain poles apart in defense cost-sharing

The sixth round of negotiations between South Korea and the U.S. over defense cost-sharing for the upkeep of United States Forces Korea (USFK) has finished without compromise, with the two sides only confirming different opinions on how much more South Korea needs to pay.

Kim Rahn | 2020-01-17 17:32

Pentagon claims shared defense costs benefit South Korean economy

Pentagon claims shared defense costs benefit South Korean economy

The Pentagon claimed Thursday that much of the costs shared between South Korea and the United States to station American troops on the peninsula directly benefits the South Korean economy. The comment by Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman comes a day after the allies concluded their sixth round of defense cost-sharing negotiations without an agreement due to wide difference...

2020-01-17 09:57

South Korea, US not discussing troops deployment as part of defense cost deal: Seoul envoy

South Korea, US not discussing troops deployment as part of defense cost deal: Seoul envoy

South Korea and the United States are not discussing the possible deployment of South Korean troops to the Middle East in connection with their defense cost-sharing talks, a chief Seoul negotiator said Thursday. Jeong Eun-bo, South Korea's ambassador to the defense cost-sharing negotiations with the United States, made the remark as he departed Washington following a sixth ro...

2020-01-17 09:42

Will South Korea accept transgender solider?

Will South Korea accept transgender solider?

The Army is planning to hold a meeting next week to decide on the case. If the decision is to keep “him,” he will become the first transgender person in uniform. This could have a far-reaching impact on a society facing heated conflicts over LGBT and gender-based discrimination.

Park Si-soo | 2020-01-16 17:14

Debate over Korea's first transgender soldier heats up

Army officer hopes to serve as female officer after sex change operation

Army officer hopes to serve as female officer after sex change operation

The Republic of Korea Army is planning to review whether they will discharge an Army officer who received a sex change operation to become a woman.

Jung Da-min | 2020-01-16 17:12

Seoul, Washington wrap up defense cost talks without breakthrough

Seoul, Washington wrap up defense cost talks without breakthrough

Differences still remain between South Korea and the United States over how to share the cost of stationing American troops in Korea, the foreign ministry said Thursday, after wrapping up the latest round of negotiations in Washington.

2020-01-16 10:24

Air Force urged to stop head-shaving recruits

Air Force urged to stop head-shaving recruits

The nation's human rights watchdog recommended the Korean Air Force to stop making new trainees shave their heads, Monday, saying the practice is an excessive restriction on the soldiers' rights. Unlike counterparts in the Korean army and navy, air force recruits are required to completely shave their heads during the month-long training period.

Lee Suh-yoon | 2020-01-13 16:00

Trump renews pressure on Seoul over defense costs

Trump renews pressure on Seoul over defense costs

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly increased pressure on South Korea to pay more for the upkeep of 28,500 United States Forces Korea (USFK), ahead of the next round of negotiations for the ongoing defense cost-sharing talks scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C., Tuesday and Wednesday. The 11th Special Measures Agreement (SMA) - as the talks are called - between Washi...

Jung Da-min | 2020-01-12 17:08

US Senate adopts resolution on importance of alliance with Seoul

US Senate adopts resolution on importance of alliance with Seoul

The United States Senate unanimously adopted a resolution this week recognizing the importance of the U.S. alliance with South Korea, Congress' website showed Friday. The resolution, introduced in April by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, passed the Senate by unanimous consent Wednesday.

2020-01-11 10:49

Military drones: game changer in modern warfare

Military drones: game changer in modern warfare

The recent U.S. drone attack that killed Iranian top general Qassem Soleimani has exemplified drones' “game-changing” role in modern warfare.

Jung Da-min | 2020-01-09 15:15

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