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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 01:53

US Army chief in Seoul for talks on combined posture, alliance

US Army chief in Seoul for talks on combined posture, alliance

The U.S. Army chief of staff visited South Korea to discuss how to maintain a firm combined readiness posture to deal with regional security challenges, his office said Tuesday. Gen. James McConville arrived late Monday and plans to meet Defense Minister Suh Wook and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Nam Yeong-shin in Seoul on Tuesday, according to the U.S. military.

2020-11-17 13:04

USFK struggles to conduct Apache live-fire training

USFK struggles to conduct Apache live-fire training

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) is struggling to find a replacement firing range for its Apache helicopters following noise and other complaints from nearby residents. Defense experts are concerned that the recurring problem may undermine the allies' combat readiness and are urging the government to play a more aggressive role in solving the issue.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-11-16 16:30

KDVA to hold conference for junior service members

KDVA to hold conference for junior service members

An association of U.S. veterans who served in Korea as members of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) is planning to hold a conference to help junior USFK service members better understand the importance of the alliance between the countries.

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-15 19:09

South Korea, Greece hold defense talks, vow to strengthen cooperation

South Korea, Greece hold defense talks, vow to strengthen cooperation

The vice defense ministers of South Korea and Greece held a meeting Friday and agreed to enhance bilateral defense cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said. Greece's vice defense chief, Alkiviadis Stefanis, is in South Korea at the invitation of Seoul's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1950-53 Korean War.

2020-11-13 20:33

South Korea completes deployment of K-9 howitzer

South Korea completes deployment of K-9 howitzer

South Korea has completed the deployment of the K-9 self-propelled howitzer, about 20 years after it was first put into force in the country, the arms procurement agency said Friday. Manufactured by Hanwha Defense, a South Korean defense firm, the 155-millimeter K-9 artillery gun was first deployed on the western border islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong in 1999.

2020-11-13 09:43

Korea accelerates submarine development project

Korea accelerates submarine development project

GEOJE, South Gyeongsang Province - South Korea has launched its second locally-built 3,000-ton submarine, speeding up its program to develop indigenous submarines including nuclear-powered vessels. A ceremony for the launch of the diesel-powered submarine took place at the Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) on Geoje Island in South Gyeongsang P...

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-11 22:58

Moon pays tribute to UN veterans

Moon pays tribute to UN veterans

President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook observe a moment of silence for United Nations forces killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Nov. 11. Starting this year, Nov. 11 will be designated as a day to honor Korean War veterans, a move started by the Turn Toward Busan International Memorial Ceremony in Honor of the Fallen Korean War Heroes ...

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-11 17:19

Korea honors UN veterans of Korean War

Korea honors UN veterans of Korean War

Korea honored the heroic efforts of the United Nations forces who participated in the 1950-53 Korean War, Nov. 11, holding a special ceremony in Busan.

Jung Da-min | 2020-11-11 17:17

Airman creates pictograms to promote Air Force

Airman creates pictograms to promote Air Force

The public may get more familiar with terms used by the Air Force thanks to pictograms created by one of its members, SSgt. Kim Hyeon-jun.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-11-11 16:07

Moon honors UN Korean War veterans, vows to make Korea 'peaceful, prosperous'

Moon honors UN Korean War veterans, vows to make Korea 'peaceful, prosperous'

President Moon Jae-in pledged efforts Wednesday to make South Korea "peaceful and prosperous," paying respects to war veterans on the occasion of the International Memorial Day for U.N. Korean War Veterans. "The more we reflect on their spirit of dignity, the more we are humbled by their solemn sacrifice," Moon wrote on his social media accounts. "I pay tribute to those who d...

2020-11-11 10:22

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