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Wed, January 29, 2020 | 23:21

Korea to develop 'hard kill' anti-drone system by 2023

Korea to develop 'hard kill' anti-drone system by 2023

The U.S. military drone strike that assassinated prominent Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani has awakened the need for the development of anti-drone systems.

2020-01-08 16:55

Patriot missile battery deployed near Cheong Wa Dae

Patriot missile battery deployed near Cheong Wa Dae

Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries have recently been installed on Mount Bukak near Cheong Wa Dae in central Seoul, according to political sources, Tuesday. The battery reportedly consists of a launcher for PAC-2 (Patriot advanced capability-2) missiles and another one for PAC-3 missiles.

2020-01-07 15:49

Moon retains push for talks with North Korea

South Korea moves Patriot missile unit to central Seoul

South Korea moves Patriot missile unit to central Seoul

South Korea has moved a Patriot missile unit from a southeastern region to central Seoul, sources said Tuesday, as part of efforts to better defend key facilities from potential threats from North Korea.

2020-01-07 15:04

Moon urges inter-Korean efforts to realize Kim Jong-un visit to Seoul

South Korea in dilemma over Hormuz deployment

South Korea in dilemma over Hormuz deployment

Korea is facing a dilemma over whether to participate in the U.S.-led naval coalition in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the Middle East are escalating in the wake of U.S. military action last week that killed General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Quds Force, and Iran's consequent vows for “harsh revenge.”

2020-01-06 17:10

South Korea mindful of oil reserves over Mideast tension

S. Korea to abolish military guardhouse system

South Korea is expected to abolish the military guardhouse system this year as part of efforts to better protect the human rights of draftees, officials said Saturday.

2020-01-04 14:44

Chinese boat seized for alleged illegal fishing

South Korea seized a Chinese fishing boat on charges of illegal fishing in its waters in the Yellow Sea, the Korea Coast Guard said Saturday.

2020-01-04 14:39

S. Korea, US to adjust combined drills for diplomacy with N. Korea: defense ministry

S. Korea, US to adjust combined drills for diplomacy with N. Korea: defense ministry

"We've maintained our stance that combined exercises with the U.S. shall be adjusted in close coordination between the two sides in order to support diplomatic efforts for the denuclearization," ministry spokesperson Choi Hyun-soo told a regular briefing. Asked about any plan to resume their springtime exercise that had usually been staged in March, Choi said she has "nothing...

2020-01-02 13:22

JCS chairman commands E-737 flight

JCS chairman commands E-737 flight

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Park Han-ki commands the flight of an E-737 Peace Eye airborne early warning and control aircraft, Tuesday, inspecting the readiness of the Republic of Korea military. Courtesy of Joint Chiefs of Staff

2019-12-31 17:28

Hanwha Systems signs deal on military communications network

Hanwha Systems signs deal on military communications network

Hanwha Systems, a defense electronics arm of conglomerate Hanwha Group, has signed a deal with the government-run Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to supply equipment needed to transform the military communications network.

2019-12-27 15:39

US withdrawing $5 billion demand for defense cost-sharing 'win-win' for allies

US withdrawing $5 billion demand for defense cost-sharing 'win-win' for allies

The United States has withdrawn its $5 billion (about 6 trillion won) demand for defense cost-sharing with South Korea, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The reports said the two allies are likely to reach an agreement for a 10 percent to 20 percent increase to Seoul's contribution for next year's defense cost-sharing. The 11th Special Measures Agreement (...

2019-12-26 16:39

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