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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 16:39

Defense ministry creates new bureau for advanced military assets

Defense ministry creates new bureau for advanced military assets

The defense ministry on Tuesday established a new bureau for advanced military assets to better pursue government policies in creating a military based on state-of-the-art technologies.

2023-07-25 11:21

Top US military commander's remarks on war on Korean Peninsula inappropriate: experts

Top US military commander's remarks on war on Korean Peninsula inappropriate: experts

Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Gen. Mark Milley's recent remarks that the Korean Peninsula could be “in a state of war within a few days” were inappropriate, diplomatic observers said, Monday. Local experts, who viewed that Milley's intention was probably to highlight Washington's commitment to maintaining peace and security on the peninsula, said that he sh...

2023-07-24 16:25

US nuclear-powered sub enters Jeju port for replenishment purpose: Navy

US nuclear-powered sub enters Jeju port for replenishment purpose: Navy

A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Monday for a replenishment purpose, Seoul's Navy said, just days after another U.S. strategic submarine departed here following a port visit in a major show of force against growing North Korean threats.

2023-07-24 10:58

Australian Army officer hails S. Korean Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher as 'great' capability

Australian Army officer hails S. Korean Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher as 'great' capability

A senior Australian Army officer has portrayed a South Korean-made Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher as having a "great" capability, as Seoul has been striving to strengthen its foothold in the Australian defense market.

2023-07-24 09:30

USS Kentucky submarine leaves S. Korea after show-of-force port visit

USS Kentucky submarine leaves S. Korea after show-of-force port visit

A U.S. strategic nuclear ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) left South Korea on Friday, an informed source said, three days after its rare port visit to the southeastern city of Busan in a major show of force against evolving North Korean military threats.

2023-07-21 15:38

Seoul threatens end of Kim regime if North launches nuclear attack

Seoul threatens end of Kim regime if North launches nuclear attack

Seoul threatens end of Kim regime if North launches nuclear attack

South Korea warned Friday that North Korea will face the "end" of its regime in the event of a nuclear attack after it said the deployment of a U.S. nuclear-capable submarine and other strategic assets here could meet the conditions for its use of nuclear arms.

2023-07-21 08:48

USS Kentucky submarine leaves S. Korea after show-of-force port visit

US nuclear-armed submarine making port call in Busan for first time in decades: Campbell

US nuclear-armed submarine making port call in Busan for first time in decades: Campbell

A U.S. nuclear-armed submarine is currently making a port call in Busan for the first time in decades to demonstrate the U.S. extended deterrence commitment to South Korea, a White House official said Tuesday.

2023-07-18 17:00

US nuclear sub docks in South Korea for first time in 42 years

US nuclear sub docks in South Korea for first time in 42 years

A U.S. nuclear-armed submarine arrived in South Korea, Tuesday, as Seoul and Washington held their inaugural Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting, a platform to show their commitment to enhancing extended deterrence against North Korea's threats. According to the South Korean and U.S. militaries, the USS Kentucky ballistic-missile submarine made a port call in Busan. The ...

2023-07-18 16:48

Yoon says N. Korea should be made to not dare use nuclear weapons

Yoon says N. Korea should be made to not dare use nuclear weapons

President Yoon Suk Yeol called Tuesday for strengthening extended deterrence to the point that North Korea dares not use nuclear weapons, his office said.

2023-07-18 11:09

S. Korea-US nuclear consulting group aims to curb N. Korea's nuclear threat

S. Korea-US nuclear consulting group aims to curb N. Korea's nuclear threat

S. Korea-US nuclear consulting group aims to curb N. Korea's nuclear threat

A bilateral nuclear consultative group between South Korea and the United States is aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear threat, Seoul's vice defense chief said Tuesday, shortly before the allies hold the group's first meeting on nuclear deterrence.

2023-07-18 11:05

Yoon says N. Korea should be made to not dare use nuclear weapons

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