The Korea Times - Home

Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn
Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn

Wed, September 26, 2018 | 06:26

National > Defense Affairs >

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

Rare historic photos of Korean War you should not miss [PHOTOS]

South Korean military halts own exercise after UFG suspension

South Korea has delayed an independent military exercise slated to begin later this month in efforts to ensure the smooth progress of the ongoing denuclearization and normalization talks with North Korea, according to the Ministry of National Defense. This is the first time that the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) has decided to postpone the annual Taegeuk command-post exercise, ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-21 17:12

US, S. Korean defense chiefs to discuss suspension of joint drills

United States Defense Secretary James Mattis plans to visit Seoul next week to discuss follow-up measures for its recent decision to suspend a major joint military exercise with South Korea, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Thursday. On his visit to Seoul scheduled for next Thursday, Mattis and his South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo will share their views on w...

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-21 17:10

Will US halt other joint drills?

With South Korea and the United States suspending a large-scale joint air drill, attention is being drawn to whether they will take the same steps for other planned military exercises this year. Seoul and Washington decided Tuesday to suspend the Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) joint drills scheduled for August in response to North Korea's pledge for denuclearization.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-20 17:00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang