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Wed, July 24, 2024 | 03:23

Korea, US begin joint air drills featuring F/A-18, F-35B

Korea, US begin joint air drills featuring F/A-18, F-35B

Korea and the United States began a combined air exercise Tuesday, the Air Force said, in efforts to strengthen joint combat capabilities against North Korea's evolving threats.

2024-07-23 11:02

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, US, Japan to meet in Tokyo to discuss NK threats

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, US, Japan to meet in Tokyo to discuss NK threats

The defense chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold talks in Tokyo next week to discuss issues such as strengthening their trilateral security cooperation in response to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, the South's defense ministry said Monday.

2024-07-22 21:06

S. Korea blares border propaganda broadcasts in full scale for 2nd day

S. Korea blares border propaganda broadcasts in full scale for 2nd day

South Korea conducted anti-Pyongyang broadcasts through its border loudspeakers in full-scale for the second day Monday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, amid tensions over the North's launches of trash-carrying balloons into the South.

2024-07-22 10:36

Will propaganda speakers stop North Korea from sending trash balloons?

Will propaganda speakers stop North Korea from sending trash balloons?

North Korea launched another flotilla of trash-filled balloons toward South Korea, Sunday, just three days after Seoul resumed daily propaganda broadcasts along the border in a tit-for-tat move to counter Pyongyang’s balloon offensive on Thursday.

2024-07-21 16:29

Navy chief to embark on two-nation trip to Middle East

Navy chief to embark on two-nation trip to Middle East

Korea's Navy chief was set to embark on a two-nation trip to the Middle East on Sunday to strengthen military ties, the Navy said.

2024-07-21 15:41

US Air Force to assign 31 F-16 fighter jets to Osan for 'Super Squadron' test

US Air Force to assign 31 F-16 fighter jets to Osan for 'Super Squadron' test

The U.S. 7th Air Force will temporarily assign 31 F-16 fighter jets to Osan Air Base as part of efforts to enhance readiness and combat capabilities, the U.S. Air Force unit stationed in Korea said Friday.

2024-07-19 15:32

Unification ministry cautious about legislation banning anti-NK leaflet launches

Unification ministry cautious about legislation banning anti-NK leaflet launches

The unification ministry on Wednesday struck a cautious note about opposition lawmakers' legislative attempt to ban Seoul activists' sending of anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border, citing the right of freedom of expression.

2024-07-17 17:49

No desire for US troop reduction in S. Korea: former House speaker

No desire for US troop reduction in S. Korea: former House speaker

A former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives said Tuesday that he has not seen any desire for a drawdown of American troops in South Korea amid concerns that former President Donald Trump could consider such a move should he return to office.

2024-07-17 08:05

Ex-Trump official voices hope for S. Korea to make 'big' contribution for defense

Ex-Trump official voices hope for S. Korea to make 'big' contribution for defense

A former U.S. national security advisor said Tuesday he is looking forward to a 'big' contribution by South Korea in reference to ongoing negotiations between Seoul and Washington over the cost sharing for stationing the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).

2024-07-17 07:56

Yoon says S. Korea-US alliance elevated to 'nuclear-based' one

Yoon says S. Korea-US alliance elevated to 'nuclear-based' one

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that South Korea's alliance with the United States has been elevated to a 'nuclear-based' one capable of deterring the North's nuclear threats following their signing of joint nuclear deterrence guidelines.

2024-07-16 10:41

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