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Mon, December 11, 2023 | 05:54

S. Korean military says hard to prejudge timing of N. Korea's spy satellite launch

S. Korean military says hard to prejudge timing of N. Korea's spy satellite launch

South Korea's military said Tuesday it is difficult to prejudge the timing of North Korea's next launch of a military spy satellite as Pyongyang's proclaimed launch period is nearing its end.

2023-10-31 16:55

Pay raise for troops takes toll on military budget

Pay raise for troops takes toll on military budget

A steep increase in soldiers' salary is beginning to take a toll on the military budget, raising concerns about potential setbacks in the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s plan to raise their monthly salaries to 2 million won ($1,480) over the next couple of years.

2023-10-31 15:55

Feasibility study of KF-21 fighter jet suggests cut in initial production volume

Feasibility study of KF-21 fighter jet suggests cut in initial production volume

A state-run defense research agency has suggested reducing the initial production volume of KF-21 homegrown fighter jets from the original plan due to uncertainties over the project, military officials said Tuesday, raising concerns over its price competitiveness.

2023-10-31 15:26

Reshuffle of S. Korea's top military brass erases legacy of Moon's NK policies

Reshuffle of S. Korea's top military brass erases legacy of Moon's NK policies

A major reshuffle of South Korea’s military brass has resulted in almost all four-star generals promoted under the previous government being set to retire.

2023-10-30 17:24

US Aegis destroyer departs naval base in Jeju after replenishing supplies

US Aegis destroyer departs naval base in Jeju after replenishing supplies

A U.S. Aegis combat system-equipped destroyer departed a Korean naval base in the southern island of Jeju on Monday following its arrival last week for replenishment purposes, Seoul's Navy said.

2023-10-30 15:02

N. Korean vessel stranded near eastern maritime border rescued by NK authorities: JCS

N. Korean vessel stranded near eastern maritime border rescued by NK authorities: JCS

A North Korean vessel stranded near the de facto inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea was towed away by North Korean authorities several hours after it was spotted by the South Korean military, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday.

2023-10-30 09:11

Naval Operations Commander Vice Adm. Kim Myung-soo named as new JCS chairman

Naval Operations Commander Vice Adm. Kim Myung-soo named as new JCS chairman

Naval Operations Commander Vice Adm. Kim Myung-soo has been named as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the defense ministry said Sunday, which would make him the top-ranking military officer from the Navy for the first time in a decade if confirmed.

2023-10-29 17:38

Defense chief says NK keeps violating 2018 military agreement near maritime buffer zone

Defense chief says NK keeps violating 2018 military agreement near maritime buffer zone

Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said Friday that North Korea has violated the 2018 inter-Korean military agreement near the western maritime buffer zone on a few thousand occasions, reiterating his call to suspend the accord in order to bolster military readiness.

2023-10-27 15:57

S. Korea, US hold large-scale military drills against NK artillery threats

S. Korea, US hold large-scale military drills against NK artillery threats

South Korea and the United States have held a large-scale combined military exercise to hone response capabilities against North Korean long-range artillery threats, officials said Friday.

2023-10-27 15:45

Can Korea tackle shrinking military manpower?

Can Korea tackle shrinking military manpower?

Concerns about South Korea’s shrinking pool of military conscripts are not new.

2023-10-27 09:01

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