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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 01:21

South Korea, US preparing to stage combined exercise in mid-March: sources

South Korea, US preparing to stage combined exercise in mid-March: sources

South Korea and the United States are preparing to hold their annual springtime combined military exercise next month, sources said Sunday. The planned exercise has drawn keen attention amid concern that North Korea could use the exercise as a pretext for provocations in the early months of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden. Pyongyang has long denounced such dril...

2021-02-14 10:52

South Korea, US nearing agreement on defense cost sharing: CNN

South Korea, US nearing agreement on defense cost sharing: CNN

South Korea and the United States are getting close to a new defense cost-sharing agreement for American troops here, CNN reported Friday, as they seek to bolster their alliance and defense posture. The two sides may be "just weeks away" from signing a deal, CNN said, citing five sources familiar with the matter.

2021-02-12 15:04

US will not hesitate to use force when necessary to protect allies: Biden

USFK to ease antivirus restrictions except in greater Seoul area next week

USFK to ease antivirus restrictions except in greater Seoul area next week

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday it will ease antivirus restrictions for most areas except for Seoul and some surrounding regions, starting Monday, allowing its members to dine at restaurants and conduct off-base activities.

2021-02-10 18:39

US committed to 'mutually acceptable' SMA deal with Korea: State Dept.

US committed to 'mutually acceptable' SMA deal with Korea: State Dept.

The United States is committed to quickly reaching a defense cost-sharing agreement with South Korea that will be acceptable to both and help strengthen their alliance, an official from the U.S. Department of State said Friday.

2021-02-06 12:10

Inter-Korean ties, pandemic should be considered in planning joint military exercise: Foreign Minister nominee

Inter-Korean ties, pandemic should be considered in planning joint military exercise: Foreign Minister nominee

Foreign Minister nominee Chung Eui-yong said Friday that inter-Korean ties and the COVID-19 pandemic should be taken into account in planning this year's military exercises between South Korea and the United States, though he noted the need for a "proper" level of the drills. During a parliamentary confirmation hearing, Chung stressed "various implications" of large-scale exe...

2021-02-05 14:24

[INTERVIEW] Ex-US Forces Korea chief says combined drills must continue

[INTERVIEW] Ex-US Forces Korea chief says combined drills must continue

Vincent Brooks, a former commanding general of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), believes that South Korea and the United States must continue their joint military exercises this spring to maintain combined readiness, even as the government here is exploring ways to suspend the annual drills or at least keep them as low-key as possible. He also thinks that the allies have some wa...

Kang Seung-woo | 2021-02-03 15:38

Korea calls Japan 'neighbor,' not 'partner'

Korea calls Japan 'neighbor,' not 'partner'

Korea referred to Japan as its “neighboring country” in its newly published defense white paper, instead of the term “partner,” which it used in the last policy publication in 2018. The biennial white paper released by the Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday described Japan as “a neighboring country to cooperate on global peace and prosperity.”

2021-02-02 16:16

British veteran named war hero of month

British veteran named war hero of month

William Speakman, a British veteran of the 1950-53 Korean War, has been honored as the war hero of February for his outstanding bravery against Chinese troops and commitment to save his fellow soldiers, according to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Monday.

Kang Seung-woo | 2021-02-02 13:13

South Korea in final stage of assembling first prototype of indigenous fighter jet

South Korea in final stage of assembling first prototype of indigenous fighter jet

South Korea is in the final stage of assembling a prototype of what would be the country's first indigenously developed fighter jet, which is expected to be unveiled in April, officials said Sunday. South Korea has been working on the KF-X project since 2015 to develop a homegrown cutting-edge fighter aircraft to replace the Air Force's aging fleet of F-4 and F-5 jets.

2021-01-31 09:22

US committed to keeping readiness of USFK through exercises: Pentagon official

US committed to keeping readiness of USFK through exercises: Pentagon official

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin remains committed to maintaining the readiness of American troops in South Korea through military exercises, a Pentagon official said Thursday. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby also highlighted the importance of troop readiness amid North Korea's continued pursuit of new advanced weapons, such as the submarine-launched ballistic missi...

2021-01-29 10:26

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