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Fri, October 30, 2020 | 13:24

Biden vows not to extort South Korea with troop withdrawal threats

Biden vows not to extort South Korea with troop withdrawal threats

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden pledged Friday to strengthen the alliance with South Korea, rather than "extorting Seoul with reckless threats to remove our troops," and keep pressing toward North Korea's denuclearization through "principled diplomacy."

2020-10-30 11:43

Biden sends special contribution to South Korean state news agency

US Forces Korea puts Itaewon off-limits for Halloween weekend over virus concerns

US Forces Korea puts Itaewon off-limits for Halloween weekend over virus concerns

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has placed the popular nightlife district of Itaewon in central Seoul off-limits for the upcoming Halloween weekend to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The multicultural district has been popular among foreigners and some South Koreans for Halloween celebrations, but concerns have risen over possible COVID-19 infections among partygoers....

2020-10-29 13:13

Coronavirus spread continues as distancing guidelines lowered

Possibility of USFK reduction growing

Possibility of USFK reduction growing

With the annual South Korean-U.S. ministerial defense talks ending without mentioning Washington's commitment to maintaining the current level of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), speculation is sharply escalating that the U.S. government may withdraw some American troops from the Korean Peninsula, in much the same manner as it did from Germany.

2020-10-29 12:21

Honoring fallen heroes

Honoring fallen heroes

U.S. Ambassador to Korea Harry Harris pays tribute to the war dead at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, Tuesday, during a memorial ceremony to honor fallen heroes who sacrificed themselves during the Battle of Jangjin Reservoir in South Hamgyong Province in 1950 during the Korean War. Yonhap

2020-10-27 16:57

First group of conscientious objectors begins 36-month alternative military service

First group of conscientious objectors begins 36-month alternative military service

Dozens of conscientious objectors entered a training camp for alternative military service Monday, marking the first such case since South Korea revised the law to allow those refusing to take up arms for religious reasons to do other forms of service without punishing them. By law, all able-bodied South Korean men must carry out military service for about two years. But the ...

2020-10-26 14:01

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] The Korea Times offers global perspectives for Navy officer

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] The Korea Times offers global perspectives for Navy officer

Republic of Korea Navy Lieutenant Commander Jang Jae-hyun says The Korea Times provides him with more information and a wider global perspective than Korean language newspapers offer. “I usually read The Korea Times during lunchtime as I can take my time in reading the stories,” Jang said. He said he started to read The Korea Times when he entered the Korea Naval Academy, to ...

2020-10-26 11:13

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Korea Times is part of my life, says avid reader

Protest against THAAD

Protest against THAAD

Police officers disperse residents of Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, and activists who are trying to prevent the defense ministry from transporting construction material and equipment onto the base of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, Thursday. While the protesters believe the material will be used to upgrade the anti-missile defense system, the minis...

2020-10-22 18:47

S. Korean, Chinese defense chiefs discuss security situation, vow to boost cooperation

The defense chiefs of South Korea and China discussed security situations on the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday and vowed to continue exchanges and cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2020-10-21 21:40

Korea's 1st military training vessel delivered to Navy

Korea's 1st military training vessel delivered to Navy

The Navy has received the military's first vessel designed for training, the arms procurement agency said Wednesday, as the country pushes to enhance naval combat capabilities. The 4,500-ton Hansando is equipped with stealth functions and a computer-based training system to allow trainees to take part in simulated combat exercises, according to the Defense Acquisition Program...

2020-10-21 09:16

Defense minister welcomes US Indo-Pacific commander

Defense minister welcomes US Indo-Pacific commander

Defense Minister Suh Wook, fifth from left, and Adm. Philip Davidson, fifth from right, the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, pose with other dignitaries during the latter's visit to the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, Tuesday. During their talks, the two discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and vowed a strong combined readiness posture to...

2020-10-20 16:35

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