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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 23:09

Korean War hero's daughter recalls patriotic, yet strict father

Korean War hero's daughter recalls patriotic, yet strict father

Singer Kim Mi-ryeong, better known to the Korean public by her stage name, Jin Mi-ryeong, has mixed feelings about her late father, Army Colonel Kim Dong-seok (1923-2009) who was chosen earlier this month as a Korean War hero, along with 11 other notable veterans.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-04-25 12:48

ROK-US alliance evolves from security treaty to comprehensive partnership

US will do what is necessary to defend S. Korea under any circumstances: Kirby

US will do what is necessary to defend S. Korea under any circumstances: Kirby

The United States will do whatever is necessary to help defend its key ally South Korea, a National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson said Monday, after Russia threatened to arm North Korea should South Korea provide lethal assistance to Ukraine.

2023-04-25 09:30

Top general visits US Forces Korea's anti-missile base

Top general visits US Forces Korea's anti-missile base

Korea's top general visited the U.S. Forces Korea's anti-missile unit in a southern county Thursday, Seoul's military said, as the allies seek to boost readiness against Pyongyang's military threats.

2023-04-20 17:35

S. Korea's nuclear envoy discusses NK denuclearization with German diplomat

S. Korea's nuclear envoy discusses NK denuclearization with German diplomat

South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator met with a senior German diplomat in Berlin to discuss cooperation on denuclearization of North Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.

2023-04-20 14:27

Navy to get new submarine with stronger covert mission capabilities, survivability

Navy to get new submarine with stronger covert mission capabilities, survivability

South Korea's Navy is set Thursday to receive a new 3,000-ton submarine with reinforced capabilities to conduct covert underwater missions and precision strikes, the state arms procurement agency said.

2023-04-20 09:51

Top S. Korean, US military officers discuss N. Korean threats, alliance

Top S. Korean, US military officers discuss N. Korean threats, alliance

South Korea's top general and a visiting U.S. admiral agreed Wednesday to strengthen deterrence and realize an "alliance in action," the former's office said, as the allies are stepping up coordination to counter North Korean threats.

2023-04-19 17:10

US deterring conflict in Indo-Pacific amid N. Korean missile provocations: US commanders

US deterring conflict in Indo-Pacific amid N. Korean missile provocations: US commanders

The United States is successfully and continuously preventing conflict with no imminent signs of war in the Indo-Pacific but North Korea's continued missile provocations, along with other threats, pose serious challenges to peace and stability in the region, the chief of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) said Tuesday.

2023-04-19 09:42

S. Korea's nuclear envoy discusses NK denuclearization with senior Swedish diplomat

S. Korea's nuclear envoy discusses NK denuclearization with senior Swedish diplomat

South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator has met with a senior Swedish diplomat in Stockholm to discuss cooperation on the denuclearization of North Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.

2023-04-18 13:03

S. Korea urges 'extraordinary responsibility' from UNSC over N. Korea's nuclear provocations

S. Korea urges 'extraordinary responsibility' from UNSC over N. Korea's nuclear provocations

South Korea's top envoy at the United Nations called Monday on permanent members of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) to take "extraordinary responsibility" to curb North Korea's nuclear provocations.

2023-04-18 11:00

Korea, US begin joint excavation project for Korean War remains

Korea, US begin joint excavation project for Korean War remains

Korea and the United States began a joint excavation project Monday to recover the remains of U.S. soldiers who perished during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2023-04-17 17:26

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