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US Forces Korea opens new headquarters in Pyeongtaek

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) opened its new headquarters in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, on Friday, in a relocation project likely to broaden its security role long defined by deterrence against North Korea. The USFK held a ceremony to celebrate the relocation from Yongsan, central Seoul, to Camp Humphreys, a sprawling complex about 70 kilometers south of the capital, after a ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-29 09:51

Constitutional Court backs punishing conscientious objectors to military service

The Constitutional Court ruled Thursday it is not against the highest law to criminally punish conscientious objectors to military service, in line with its two previous rulings over the highly disputed issue.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-28 11:23

G-Dragon in middle of special treatment controversy at hospital

G-Dragon, leader of the K-pop boy band BIGBANG, became the subject of a big controversy Monday over using a one-bed room at a local hospital where he has been hospitalized for treating his ankle while in the military.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-25 16:23

Germany belatedly recognized as participating nation in Korean War

The Ministry of National Defense has designated Germany as the sixth provider of medical support to the war-stricken South Korea 64 years ago, saying that Germans set up a hospital in Busan in May 1954 and engaged in medical assistance activities.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-22 15:25

Rare historic photos of Korean War you should not miss [PHOTOS]

South Korean military halts own exercise after UFG suspension

South Korea has delayed an independent military exercise slated to begin later this month in efforts to ensure the smooth progress of the ongoing denuclearization and normalization talks with North Korea, according to the Ministry of National Defense. This is the first time that the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) has decided to postpone the annual Taegeuk command-post exercise, ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-21 17:12

US, S. Korean defense chiefs to discuss suspension of joint drills

United States Defense Secretary James Mattis plans to visit Seoul next week to discuss follow-up measures for its recent decision to suspend a major joint military exercise with South Korea, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Thursday. On his visit to Seoul scheduled for next Thursday, Mattis and his South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo will share their views on w...

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-21 17:10

Will US halt other joint drills?

With South Korea and the United States suspending a large-scale joint air drill, attention is being drawn to whether they will take the same steps for other planned military exercises this year. Seoul and Washington decided Tuesday to suspend the Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) joint drills scheduled for August in response to North Korea's pledge for denuclearization.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-20 17:00

One strategic bomber flight costs billions of won

It costs billions of won for three U.S. strategic bombers to fly from Guam to South Korea, a U.S. television broadcaster reported last week. The combined cost for the three bombers - B-1B, B-2A and B-52H bombers - to complete their 13-hour mission exceeds 3.87 billion won ($3.5 million), CBS reported, citing data from the U.S. Air Force.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-20 16:55

S. Korea, US suspend annual military drills

South Korea and the United States announced the suspension of a joint military exercise slated for August, Tuesday. North Korea is also expected to take action to ease tensions in line with its pledge to give up its nuclear weapons.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-19 17:29

South Korea, US suspend Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise

South Korea and the United States have decided to suspend the Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) exercise slated for August, Seoul's defense ministry said Tuesday, amid dialogue efforts to denuclearize North Korea. Shortly after his Singapore summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un last Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his plan to stop "provocative, inappropriate a...

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-19 07:57

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