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Sun, September 24, 2023 | 13:52

S. Korea, US set to launch joint military drills this week amid N. Korean threats

S. Korea, US set to launch joint military drills this week amid N. Korean threats

South Korea and the United States were set to kick off major combined military drills this week as the allies seek to bolster joint readiness against evolving military threats from North Korea.

2023-08-20 10:00

Pyongyang's armed drones pose new threat to Seoul

Pyongyang's armed drones pose new threat to Seoul

Ukraine silenced naysayers who believed that the country would be no match for Russian armed forces and allow Russia to seize Kyiv and major facilities, paving the way for a Moscow-backed regime to assume control within days, if not months.

2023-08-20 09:08

S. Korea to mass-produce medium-altitude unmanned aircraft through 2028

S. Korea to mass-produce medium-altitude unmanned aircraft through 2028

South Korea's defense authorities on Friday endorsed a plan to mass-produce medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through 2028 to bolster the Air Force's surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, the state arms procurement agency said.

2023-08-18 16:05

US prepared to deter NK aggression, ensure regional stability: Pentagon

US prepared to deter NK aggression, ensure regional stability: Pentagon

The United States will continue to work with its allies to deter any potential aggression by North Korea, a Pentagon spokesperson said Thursday, following reports that Pyongyang may be preparing to make various provocations, including a long-range missile test.

2023-08-18 09:15

Korea, UAE hold combined high-tech military training

Korea, UAE hold combined high-tech military training

Korea and the United Arab Emirates were staging combined high-tech military drills, Seoul's Army said Wednesday, amid efforts to bolster bilateral military cooperation.

2023-08-16 18:09

First flight over Poland

First flight over Poland

Two FA-50GFs, below, which have been delivered to the Polish Air Force, make their maiden flight alongside a MiG-29 fighter over Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday (local time), to celebrate the Central European country's Armed Forces Day. The two light attackers, manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries, are the first in a shipment of 48 FA-50s that Poland purchased last year. Courte...

2023-08-16 15:55

Korean Navy to join multinational Indo-Pacific humanitarian exercise

Korean Navy to join multinational Indo-Pacific humanitarian exercise

The Korean Navy will participate in an annual multinational humanitarian assistance exercise in the Indo-Pacific later this month to sharpen combined operational capabilities, the armed service said Wednesday.

2023-08-16 10:05

War hero wins KATUSA award

War hero wins KATUSA award

Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Choi Ho-jung, left, the nephew of Private First Class Choi Im-rak, receives the annual Eighth Army Distinguished Former KATUSA Award from Brig. Gen. Sean Crockett, center, Eighth Army deputy commanding general-operations at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongt...

2023-08-15 16:34

S. Korea to join annual Indo-Pacific forum of top military officials

S. Korea to join annual Indo-Pacific forum of top military officials

A senior South Korean general will join an annual conference of top military officials in the Indo-Pacific region this week for talks on bolstering security cooperation, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday.

2023-08-14 16:08

S. Korea, US to stage key military drills next week amid NK threats

S. Korea, US to stage key military drills next week amid NK threats

South Korea and the United States will kick off a major combined military exercise next week to beef up their joint defense, both sides said Monday, amid North Korea's hardening rhetoric adding to the prospects of it undertaking new provocations.

2023-08-14 11:09

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