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Defense ministry to withdraw 10 DMZ guard posts on trial basis

Defense Minister Song Young-moo said Tuesday that Seoul will withdraw about 10 border guard posts on a trial basis, in line with the April inter-Korean summit agreement to transform the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into a "peace zone." Song did not give a specific timeline for the measure aimed at reducing military tensions and building trust with the communist state, while notin...

Defense Affairs | 2018-08-21 16:41

Seoul to skip Armed Forces Day military parade

The Armed Forces will not hold a military parade to mark their 70th anniversary on Oct. 1.But they will hold a concert, an aerobatic demonstration by the Air Force Black Eagles and a “dronebot” show, among others, the Defense Ministry said Monday.

Defense Affairs | 2018-08-14 16:16

South Korean military embraces new technologies

The military will embrace emerging technologies _ such as 3D printing and drones _ and turn them into mainstream logistics platforms, the Ministry of National Defense said Wednesday. The move comes as part of the military's ongoing Defense Reform 2.0 drive, under which the ministry is seeking to simplify and streamline outdated supply chains within military camps.

Defense Affairs | 2018-08-08 16:30

Heat-struck Army battles steamy berets, exploding ammunition

The heat wave grilling South Korea for weeks hasn't spared the Army, suffocating soldiers obligated to wear wool berets and allegedly causing an ammunition storage in Anyang to explode.

Defense Affairs | 2018-08-08 13:31

Moon replaces commander of scandal-ridden military intelligence unit

President Moon Jae-in on Friday replaced the commander of the scandal-ridden defense intelligence unit and ordered the creation of a new command "in a break with its past" marred by a slew of political allegations.

Defense Affairs | 2018-08-03 14:17

Lawmaker's anti-gay comment causes controversy

Kim Sung-tae, the floor leader of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LPK), is under fire for his derogatory comments toward Lim Tae-hoon, chief of the Center for Military Human Rights. Controversy arose after Kim claimed it's illogical for Lim, who is gay and a conscientious objector, to have a voice in military reform issues as Lim's group disclosed documents alleging abuse of power by the Defense Security Command (DSC).

Defense Affairs | 2018-08-01 16:57

South Korea to cut 17% of generals, merge Army commands in military reform

South Korea will reduce the number of general-grade officers by about 17 percent over the next four years, in line with the overall troop drawdown scheme, as part of a new defense reform initiative aimed at creating a slimmer yet stronger military. The initiative also calls for launching the Ground Operation Command by merging the First and Third Army commands, an integration...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-27 16:17

South Korea seeks to withdraw guard post forces from DMZ

In a policy briefing to the National Assembly's defense committee, the ministry also said that it would consider the "full-scale pullout" in sync with a cross-border survey of historical remains and ecological features within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas.

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-24 21:59

Military reform faces setback amid mounting scandal

Defense Minister Song Young-moo's pledge to stamp out deeply-rooted military corruption is rapidly losing steam amid a mounting scandal over the Defense Security Command's (DSC) plan to declare martial law last year. Song's ambitious drive, better known as “Defense Reform 2.0,” outlines drastic reforms in five areas, including structure, management, culture and the defense in...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-23 16:27

Marine Corps vows to conduct 'neutral, objective' probe

The Marine Corps vowed Friday to conduct a "neutral and objective" probe into this week's deadly chopper crash during its belated press briefing on the accident that killed five service members. The armed service said that it is considering including civilian aviation experts, whom the victims' families recommend, in the probe team that currently consists of military and publ...

Defense Affairs | 2018-07-20 19:59

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