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New Navy chief takes office, vows to build strong force

Adm. Sim Seung-seob took office as South Korea's new chief of naval operations Thursday, vowing to build a "strong Navy to buttress national security and prosperity." His inauguration ceremony was held hours after President Moon Jae-in appointed him to the top post at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae. He replaced Um Hyun-seong, who had served in the top post of the Navy ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-19 15:40

DSC head's regular presidential briefings to be halted

The head of the Defense Security Command (DSC) will no longer make regular direct presidential briefings bypassing the defense minister, military sources said Wednesday. The reform measure comes amid an ongoing investigation into the DSC's alleged plan for a possible crackdown on anti-government protesters from late 2016 to early 2017 by declaring martial law.

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-18 15:50

5 killed, 1 injured in military chopper crash in Pohang

A Marine Corps helicopter crashed at a military airport in the southeastern city of Pohang on Tuesday, killing five of the six people aboard and injuring the other, officials said. The helicopter was on a test flight after repair when it went down from a height of about 10 meters around 4:46 p.m. and caught fire, Marine Corps officials said.

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-17 18:05

Marine chopper crash expected to affect procurement plan

Conscientious objector released on bail

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it has allowed a man detained for refusing the mandatory military service for religious beliefs to walk free on bail, the first such case following the latest Constitutional Court ruling that partially upheld the right to object to the mandate.

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-11 11:18

South Korea suspends annual Ulchi defense drill

The decision was reached at a weekly Cabinet meeting early in the day, as the Seoul government has recently refrained from military drills and other moves that might provoke North Korea amid its ongoing denuclearization talks with the United States.

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-10 11:26

Army general sacked for sexual misconduct

The 56-year-old one-star general was found to have touched a hand of a female subordinate against her wishes for three to four seconds in a car around March, according to Army investigators. He was serving as commander of a division on the outskirts of Seoul. Other personal information was withheld as he's likely to be court-martialed. There are at least two other victims in ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-09 12:49

Conscientious objectors allowed to delay military service until law revision

The Military Manpower Administration (MMA) will not file lawsuits against conscientious objectors until a new legal system is introduced to allow them to perform alternative service. “Starting Wednesday, we will not pursue criminal charges against those who claim the right to refuse to serve in the military, to be in line with a recent Constitutional Court ruling,” the MMA said Thursday.

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-05 15:56

Defense ministry vows to eradicate sex crimes

The defense ministry convened an emergency meeting to tighten military discipline, Wednesday, a day after a rear admiral was detained for allegedly attempting to rape a female sailor. Defense Minister Song Young-moo presided over the meeting to come up with measures to prevent the recurrence of such an incident amid growing concerns over reported sex crimes by high-ranking of...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-04 16:54

US forces in South Korea given breathing space to explore new roles

More than six decades ago when its headquarters was ensconced in central Seoul, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) faced the grim reality of a war-ravaged South Korea gripped by fears of communist expansion at the height of the Cold War. At present, however, the once impoverished ally is anything but weak. It boasts a well-equipped military, vibrant democracy and extensive diplomat...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-03 13:45

US opens largest overseas military base in Pyeongtaek

The United States military opened its largest overseas base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeoggi Province, Friday, ending the 73-year history of Seoul's Yongsan Garrison. The new headquarters of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) are also in Camp Humphreys which spans 14.6 square kilometers in area.

Defense Affairs | 2018-06-29 16:58

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