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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 04:46

Military to award units, soldiers over NK boat detection despite lingering criticism

Military to award units, soldiers over NK boat detection despite lingering criticism

The South Korean military said Wednesday it will grant awards to units and soldiers behind an operation to detect and track a North Korean boat near the eastern maritime border last week, despite lingering criticism over the military's security lapses.

2023-11-01 17:27

Defense chief orders improvements to working conditions of junior officers, NCOs

Defense chief orders improvements to working conditions of junior officers, NCOs

Korea's Defense Minister Shin Won-sik called Wednesday for improvements to the working conditions of entry-level officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs), his office said, in a push to boost morale.

2023-11-01 17:04

Former S. Korean POW who won damages suit against Pyongyang dies at 91

Former S. Korean POW who won damages suit against Pyongyang dies at 91

Kim Seong-tae, a former prisoner of war (POW) who won a compensation suit against North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un, has died at the age of 91, a human rights organization said Wednesday.

2023-11-01 14:28

JCS chairman nominee says 2018 inter-Korean military agreement poses limitations

JCS chairman nominee says 2018 inter-Korean military agreement poses limitations

The nominee to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday the 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement poses limitations to the South Korean military, vowing to bolster the combined posture to fend off growing North Korean threats.

2023-11-01 11:08

Former actor recognized as war veteran in US

Former actor recognized as war veteran in US

Kim Bok-hee, 88, a former actress who served as a member of an armed forces entertainment group during the 1950-53 Korean War, has been recognized as a veteran of the war in the U.S. state of Georgia, Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) said.

2023-11-01 09:00

S. Korean military says hard to prejudge timing of N. Korea's spy satellite launch

S. Korean military says hard to prejudge timing of N. Korea's spy satellite launch

South Korea's military said Tuesday it is difficult to prejudge the timing of North Korea's next launch of a military spy satellite as Pyongyang's proclaimed launch period is nearing its end.

2023-10-31 16:55

Pay raise for troops takes toll on military budget

Pay raise for troops takes toll on military budget

A steep increase in soldiers' salary is beginning to take a toll on the military budget, raising concerns about potential setbacks in the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s plan to raise their monthly salaries to 2 million won ($1,480) over the next couple of years.

2023-10-31 15:55

Feasibility study of KF-21 fighter jet suggests cut in initial production volume

Feasibility study of KF-21 fighter jet suggests cut in initial production volume

A state-run defense research agency has suggested reducing the initial production volume of KF-21 homegrown fighter jets from the original plan due to uncertainties over the project, military officials said Tuesday, raising concerns over its price competitiveness.

2023-10-31 15:26

Reshuffle of S. Korea's top military brass erases legacy of Moon's NK policies

Reshuffle of S. Korea's top military brass erases legacy of Moon's NK policies

A major reshuffle of South Korea’s military brass has resulted in almost all four-star generals promoted under the previous government being set to retire.

2023-10-30 17:24

US Aegis destroyer departs naval base in Jeju after replenishing supplies

US Aegis destroyer departs naval base in Jeju after replenishing supplies

A U.S. Aegis combat system-equipped destroyer departed a Korean naval base in the southern island of Jeju on Monday following its arrival last week for replenishment purposes, Seoul's Navy said.

2023-10-30 15:02

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