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Wed, November 13, 2019 | 23:40

North Korea could fire missiles in August: spy agency

North Korea could fire missiles in August: spy agency

North Korea could fire missiles this month as its apparent displeasure with the South and the United States is growing, South Korea's top spy agency said Thursday.

Jung Da-min | 2019-08-01 18:21

Bolton: 'N. Korea missile launches didn't break promise'

Army accelerates 'Warrior Platform' future soldier project

Army accelerates 'Warrior Platform' future soldier project

The Republic of Korea Army is accelerating the introduction of its “Warrior Platform” future combat system, which applies cutting-edge technology to the combat gear worn and carried by individual soldiers.

Jung Da-min | 2019-07-31 15:58

Cheong Wa Dae convenes national security meeting over North Korean missile test

Cheong Wa Dae convenes national security meeting over North Korean missile test

The presidential office Cheong Wa Dae on Wednesday convened a National Security Council (NSC) session over North Korea's firing of short-range ballistic missiles. Earlier in the day, the North fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. They flew some 250 kilometers, marking the second such launch in less than a week.

2019-07-31 11:32

Cost-sharing problem emerges over fighter jet project

Cost-sharing problem emerges over fighter jet project

Seoul is taking a cautious stance over Indonesia's recent indecisiveness regarding cost-sharing of a joint fighter jet project, saying the two countries are still negotiating.

Jung Da-min | 2019-07-29 17:12

66th anniversary of Armistice Agreement

66th anniversary of Armistice Agreement

From left, U.S. Forces Korea Commander and chief of the U.N. Command (UNC) Gen. Robert Abrams; Maj. Gen. Kim Jong-moon, a senior member of the UNC Military Armistice Commission; Maj. Gen. Hibbe Corneliusson, a Swedish member of Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission; and Brigadier Huw Lloyd-Jones, a U.K. member of the UNC sending states, participate in a ceremony to commemora...

Jung Da-min | 2019-07-28 21:39

Seoul on alert over North Korea's new missiles

Seoul on alert over North Korea's new missiles

South Korean and U.S. military officials confirmed Sunday that North Korea has successfully developed a new, more advanced ballistic missile that can defeat the South's missile defense system. The officials referred to Pyongyang's July 25 test launches of two short-range missiles - a modified version of Russia's Iskander - that can fly horizontally after a rapid descent befor...

Jung Da-min | 2019-07-28 17:26

North Korean boat found again in South Korean waters

North Korean boat found again in South Korean waters

A North Korean fishing boat was found drifting in South Korean waters off the east coast, Saturday - the latest in a series of vessels from the North that have illegally crossed the maritime border this year. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Sunday a small wooden boat carrying three North Koreans was spotted crossing the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the East Sea at around...

Yi Whan-woo | 2019-07-28 17:18

South Korea honors international veterans of Korean War

South Korea honors international veterans of Korean War

South Korea honored a group of international soldiers who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War under the U.N. flag for their service, Saturday.

2019-07-27 18:38

UNC vows continued support for peace, Pyongyang's denuclearization

UNC vows continued support for peace, Pyongyang's denuclearization

The United Nations Command will continue to support trust-building measures for dialogue and the complete denuclearization of North Korea, its commander said Saturday. Gen. Robert Abrams made the commitment during a ceremony held at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom earlier in the day to mark the 66th anniversary of the signing of the 1950-53 Korean War armistice a...

2019-07-27 18:17

North Korea fires 'new type of ballistic missiles'

North Korea fires 'new type of ballistic missiles'

The government confirmed Thursday evening that two short-range missiles launched by North Korea were of a “new type of ballistic missile,” adding they would not be of help to the ongoing efforts to ease military tension on the peninsula.

Jung Da-min | 2019-07-25 16:49

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