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Sat, December 3, 2022 | 14:25

US extended deterrence likely to top SCM agenda

US extended deterrence likely to top SCM agenda

Upcoming security talks between the defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States are expected to focus on how to respond to North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile arsenal, better known as the U.S.' strategy of extended deterrence against Pyongyang's aggression, according to diplomatic observers, Tuesday. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup and his U.S. counterpart, Secr...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-11-01 15:15

Korean naval ship to arrive in Japan for next week's fleet review

Korean naval ship to arrive in Japan for next week's fleet review

A Korean naval support ship is scheduled to arrive at a Japanese port Tuesday to take part in the country's international fleet review slated for next week, officials here said.

2022-11-01 11:40

S. Korea's military chief calls for 'thorough readiness' against N. Korean threats

S. Korea's military chief calls for 'thorough readiness' against N. Korean threats

South Korea's top military officer called Monday for a "thorough readiness" posture against possible North Korean threats as he inspected a key command post for air operations amid ongoing major air drills between the South and the United States.

2022-10-31 20:46

S. Korea to join Japan's naval event in accordance with customary int'l norms: minister

S. Korea to join Japan's naval event in accordance with customary int'l norms: minister

South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said Monday the country's decision to join Japan's international fleet review next month was based on "customary" international practices, dismissing a controversy here over what would be the country's first participation in the event in seven years.

2022-10-31 15:59

Allies begin joint air training exercise

Allies begin joint air training exercise

The South Korean and U.S. air forces kicked off a five-day combined air exercise, Monday, amid growing concerns of North Korea conducting its seventh nuclear test soon. According to the South Korean military, Vigilant Storm, which will run through Friday, is aimed at enhancing the operational and tactical capabilities of combined air operations and bolstering the allies' comb...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-10-31 14:54

KAI wins deal to develop attack helicopters for Marines

KAI wins deal to develop attack helicopters for Marines

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said Thursday it has won a contract to develop and supply homegrown amphibious attack helicopters for the Marine Corps. South Korea's sole aircraft maker unveiled the 438.4 billion-won ($308.2 million) deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in a regulatory filing. The contract will be executed within 46 months.

2022-10-27 22:02

Korea to participate in Japan's fleet review: official

Korea to participate in Japan's fleet review: official

Korea will participate in an international fleet review hosted by Japan next month, a senior government official said Thursday, as Seoul has been weighing whether to attend the controversial event.

2022-10-27 17:47

JCS chief calls for stern response to NK provocation

JCS chief calls for stern response to NK provocation

South Korea's top military officer called Wednesday for a stern response to a potential North Korean provocation as he visited a Navy destroyer participating in a major defense exercise.

2022-10-26 17:56

Defense minister calls for changing NK policy to nuclear deterrence

Defense minister calls for changing NK policy to nuclear deterrence

Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said Wednesday the focus of efforts to deal with the North Korean nuclear issue should be shifted to deterring the use of nuclear weapons from curbing their development.

2022-10-26 15:06

S. Korea's military holds joint amphibious landing drills

S. Korea's military holds joint amphibious landing drills

South Korea's military on Wednesday conducted amphibious landing drills with a focus on enhancing "real-world" combat capabilities, the Marine Corps said, amid its stepped-up efforts to counter evolving North Korean threats.

2022-10-26 14:41

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