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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 01:45
US returns 12 military sites to South Korea, including some at Yongsan Garrison
US returns 12 military sites to South Korea, including some at Yongsan Garrison
The United States on Friday returned 12 American military sites to South Korea, including some in central Seoul, amid persistent concerns that an additional delay would further dampen regional development efforts. During a virtual joint committee session of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), Seoul and Washington agreed on the return of the sites, but failed to bridge diff...
2020-12-11 14:43
Defense chief seeks support for peace on peninsula at ministerial meeting
Defense chief seeks support for peace on peninsula at ministerial meeting
Defense Minister Suh Wook on Thursday asked for the international community's support to bring peace on the Korean Peninsula, saying it will also be conducive to building peace in the region.
2020-12-10 21:13
USFK service members may be first in Korea vaccinated for COVID-19
USFK service members may be first in Korea vaccinated for COVID-19
United States Forces Korea (USFK) personnel may become the first in Korea vaccinated for COVID-19. Latest media reports have suggested that COVID-19 vaccinations will begin later this month at U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, with the U.S. Department of Defense expected to notify military bases outside the U.S. of the timing of vaccination...
Do Je-hae | 2020-12-10 16:10
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US defense chief nominee vows to work with allies
US defense chief nominee vows to work with allies
Lloyd Austin, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's pick for defense secretary, pledged Wednesday to work with and help protect U.S. allies. "I understand the important role in the Department of Defense and the role that it plays in maintaining stability and deterring aggression and defending and supporting critical alliances around the world, including in the Asia-Pacific, and Eu...
2020-12-10 11:45
South Korea to develop autonomous underwater mine detector
South Korea to develop autonomous underwater mine detector
South Korea will develop an autonomous underwater mine detector with its indigenous technologies to boost the military's capabilities in mine countermeasure operations, the arms procurement agency said Wednesday. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration said it has signed a 12 billion-won (US$11 million) contract with LIG Nex1 Co. to develop the robot capable of autonom...
2020-12-09 10:48
US Forces Korea under fire for 'no-mask' party
US Forces Korea under fire for 'no-mask' party
The United States Forces Korea (USFK) has come under fire for a party which took place at a restaurant on its main base where the owners and patrons ignored the Korean government's social distancing rules banning large gatherings and requiring people to wear masks.
Do Je-hae | 2020-12-08 17:19
US Army Pacific commander reportedly named as new USFK chief
US Army Pacific commander reportedly named as new USFK chief
U.S. Army Pacific Commander Gen. Paul LaCamera has been nominated to be the next commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), sources said Friday. If confirmed, LaCamera will succeed Gen. Robert Abrams to lead the 28,500 American troops based in South Korea, as well as to take the helm of the U.N. Command and the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command. Abrams took office in N...
2020-12-04 10:33
  • US military families in South Korea? Top US general wants policy change
South Korea to deploy suicide UAVs, advanced attack drones on trial next year
South Korea to deploy suicide UAVs, advanced attack drones on trial next year
The military plans to deploy suicide unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and gun-shooting drones on a trial basis next year under a rapid acquisition project aimed at better responding to fast-evolving future battle environments, the arms procurement agency said Wednesday.
2020-12-02 10:33
US flies reconnaissance planes over S. Korea: aviation tracker
US flies reconnaissance planes over S. Korea: aviation tracker
U.S. reconnaissance planes flew over South Korea for the past several days in a row, an aviation tracker showed, in an apparent move to monitor North Korea.
2020-11-30 20:57
Police halt breakup of anti-THAAD protesters in Seongju
Police halt breakup of anti-THAAD protesters in Seongju
The defense ministry's latest attempt to bring non-weapon materials and construction equipment onto a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) base in central South Korea on Friday ran into fierce protests from local residents and civic activists opposed to the deployment of the American missile defense system. About 70 residents and activists gathered on a bridge leading ...
2020-11-27 16:12
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