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Wed, March 22, 2023 | 13:11

2nd prototype of KF-21 fighter jet succeeds in maiden flight: arms agency

2nd prototype of KF-21 fighter jet succeeds in maiden flight: arms agency

The second prototype of South Korea's homegrown fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, made its successful maiden test flight Thursday, the country's arms agency said.

2022-11-10 15:47

Retrieved debris of North Korean missile

Retrieved debris of North Korean missile

Moon Hong-sik, deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, gives a briefing at the ministry's headquarters in Seoul about retrieved debris from a missile that North Korea launched across its de facto maritime border with South Korea on Nov. 2. The ministry said the missile is presumed to be the "SA-5" similar to one used by Russia in the Ukraine war. Joint Press ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-11-09 16:58

S. Korea's Navy chief meets US 7th Fleet commander

S. Korea's Navy chief meets US 7th Fleet commander

South Korea's Navy chief had discussions Wednesday with the commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet based in Japan on strengthening the combined defense posture against the growing threats from North Korea.

2022-11-09 16:35

State-run arms developer to build new missile testing facility amid NK threats

State-run arms developer to build new missile testing facility amid NK threats

South Korea's state-run defense research agency plans to construct a new testing facility for arms development as the country seeks to strengthen the "three-axis" deterrence system to counter North Korea's evolving threats, an informed source said Wednesday.

2022-11-09 10:00

S. Korea's military kicks off 4-day Taegeuk drills

S. Korea's military kicks off 4-day Taegeuk drills

South Korea's military began its annual computer-simulated Taegeuk exercise Monday, officials here said, as part of efforts to hone its capabilities against North Korea's threats.

2022-11-07 10:29

N. Korea threatens to take 'overwhelming' military steps against S. Korea, US

Over 100 Korean War veterans, families from 15 countries to visit Seoul

Over 100 Korean War veterans, families from 15 countries to visit Seoul

A total of 114 veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War and their families will visit South Korea this week, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said Sunday. At the invitation of the ministry, the visitors, including 27 veterans from the United States, Britain, Canada, Turkey, Australia, the Netherlands, Columbia and France, will attend events organized to recognize their...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-11-06 17:12

South Korea joins naval review in Japan despite flag controversy

South Korea joins naval review in Japan despite flag controversy

South Korea took part in Japan's international naval fleet review for the first time since 2015 in Sagami Bay off Tokyo, Sunday, in a symbolic gesture for rapprochement amid intensifying threats from North Korea. Soyang, a 10,000-ton logistics support ship of South Korea's Navy, was among the 18 vessels from 12 countries participating in the event to promote peace and commemo...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-11-06 17:11

S. Korea participates in Japan's fleet review for 1st time in 7 years

S. Korea participates in Japan's fleet review for 1st time in 7 years

A South Korean naval vessel took part in Japan's international fleet review on Sunday for the first time in seven years amid escalating nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.

2022-11-06 10:09

Allies wrap up joint air drills involving two B-1B bombers

Allies wrap up joint air drills involving two B-1B bombers

Two U.S. B-1B Lancer strategic bombers staged joint drills with South Korean F-35A stealth fighter jets over the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, the last day of the allies' Vigilant Storm exercise, according to Seoul's defense authorities.

2022-11-05 19:57

N. Korea fires four short-range ballistic missiles toward West Sea: S. Korean military

US B-1B strategic bomber to join ongoing S. Korea-US drills: S. Korean Air Force

US B-1B strategic bomber to join ongoing S. Korea-US drills: S. Korean Air Force

A U.S. strategic bomber will join ongoing air drills between South Korea and the United States in the afternoon, officials here said Saturday, in an apparent show of force against North Korea's continued provocations.

2022-11-05 12:48

N. Korea fires four short-range ballistic missiles toward West Sea: S. Korean military

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