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Sat, August 20, 2022 | 00:23

South Korea successfully tests homegrown heavyweight torpedo

South Korea has successfully test-fired an advanced heavyweight torpedo, a state-run defense research agency said Tuesday, in a move to bolster the country's maritime defense amid evolving North Korean military threats.

2022-05-17 13:52

Korea, U.S. resume combined medical support exercise

South Korea and the United States held their combined medical support field training earlier this week after years of suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the former's Army said Friday. The biannual exercise took place Wednesday and Thursday, with an aim to treat and transport casualties under a chemical warfare scenario, and enhance the allies' interoperability, accor...

2022-05-13 21:11

New Defense Minister Lee takes office, warns of 'stern' response to possible North Korea's provocations

New South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup took office Wednesday, vowing to "sternly" respond to any possible provocations from North Korea and to cement the alliance with the United States.

2022-05-11 11:29

New gov't to hold top commanders' meeting this week

The government will hold its first meeting of top military commanders under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration this week, sources said Tuesday, amid concerns about North Korea's apparent preparations for a nuclear test.

2022-05-10 13:49

Korea develops radar technology to accurately target missile warheads

Korea has developed a radar technology to identify and track ballistic missile warheads as part of efforts to strengthen the nation's air defense, the state-run military research agency said Tuesday.

2022-05-10 11:59

Korea, US begin combined air force drills involving F-35A stealth fighters

South Korea and the United States kicked off their regular air force drills Monday that this time involve F-35A radar-evading fighters and other key assets, sources here said.

2022-05-10 09:59

Defense chiefs of South Korea, US reaffirm 'robust' alliance in call over North Korea's missile launch

The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States held phone talks Thursday and agreed to closely cooperate to enhance the allies' combined defense posture, Seoul's defense ministry said, a day after North Korea's ballistic missile launch. During the talks, Defense Minister Suh Wook and his U.S. counterpart, Lloyd Austin, condemned the North's launch as a "clear" violat...

2022-05-05 22:50

North Korea's media mute about latest missile test

North Korea's state-controlled news outlets were unusually silent Thursday about the country's latest ballistic missile test the previous day. There had been no related reports by the secretive nation's media, including the Korean Central News Agency and the Rodong Sinmun, as of 5 p.m., unlike Pyongyang's usual practice of quickly boasting publicly about its major weapons tes...

2022-05-05 20:45

Korea's spy agency joins NATO cyber defense group

Korea's state intelligence agency said Thursday it has joined a cyber defense group under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the first Asian member.

2022-05-05 11:54

US may discuss deployment of additional THAAD system to South Korea: State Dept.

The United States may discuss deploying additional missile defense units to South Korea if requested by Seoul's incoming administration, a state department spokesperson said Wednesday.

2022-05-05 10:55

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