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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 20:08

US, S. Korea and Japan will jointly deter N. Korean threat: Wendy Sherman

US, S. Korea and Japan will jointly deter N. Korean threat: Wendy Sherman

The United States, South Korea and Japan will work together to deter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said Monday.

2023-02-14 10:42

Korean War heroes' photos to be restored

Korean War heroes' photos to be restored

Faded black-and-white photos of over 100 Korean War veterans will be restored as part of a plan by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) to transform the monochrome pictures to color on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

2023-02-13 16:21

S. Korea, US hold counter-drone drills amid NK UAV threats

S. Korea, US hold counter-drone drills amid NK UAV threats

South Korea and the United States staged combined counter-drone drills at a U.S. air base in a southwestern city last week, U.S. military photos showed Sunday, as Seoul seeks to reinforce readiness following North Korea's drone incursions late last year.

2023-02-12 11:27

S. Korea's talk of nuclear armament warranted, but should focus on US extended deterrence: U.S. expert

S. Korea's talk of nuclear armament warranted, but should focus on US extended deterrence: U.S. expert

Discussions about South Korea developing its own nuclear capabilities may be warranted amid increasing nuclear threats from North Korea but the country is not at a point where it should actually consider such an option, a former U.S. National Security Council (NSC) official said Thursday.

2023-02-10 10:06

Korea's 'strategic command' to oversee space, cyber units, F-35s, submarines: official

Korea's 'strategic command' to oversee space, cyber units, F-35s, submarines: official

South Korea's military plans to task its envisioned "strategic command" with overseeing space and cybersecurity units, and those running F-35 stealth jets and submarines, a defense ministry official said Thursday.

2023-02-09 21:32

Korean Navy to pick 6 female sailors for submarine duty for first time

Korean Navy to pick 6 female sailors for submarine duty for first time

Korea's Navy has started a process to select its first female submarine sailors, officials said Tuesday, in a move to widen their roles amid concerns about possible troop shortages caused by the country's low birthrate.

2023-02-07 11:47

US will protect security interests of Korea, US: NSC coordinator

US will protect security interests of Korea, US: NSC coordinator

The United States will protect its national security interests, as well as those of key ally Korea, a White House National Security Council (NSC) official said Monday, amid tension over an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon shot down by the U.S.

2023-02-07 10:00

Apparent NK weather balloon enters S. Korean airspace earlier this week: Seoul's military

Apparent NK weather balloon enters S. Korean airspace earlier this week: Seoul's military

A suspected North Korean weather balloon entered South Korea's airspace earlier this week, prompting Seoul's military to strengthen its monitoring activities, according to a Seoul official Monday.

2023-02-06 17:11

S. Korea, US hold joint air drills involving F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

S. Korea, US hold joint air drills involving F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

South Korea and the United States on Friday staged combined air drills, involving U.S. F-22 and F-35B stealth fighters, in a show of America's "invariable will and capability" to keep its security commitment to the Asian ally, the Republic of Korea Air Force said.

2023-02-03 20:10

Seoul, US hold combined air drills, involving B-1B bomber, F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

Seoul, US hold combined air drills, involving B-1B bomber, F-22, F-35 stealth fighters

South Korea and the United States staged combined air drills, involving a B-1B strategic bomber and F-22 and F-35B stealth fighters from the U.S. Air Force, in a show of Washington's "will and capabilities" against North Korean threats, Seoul's defense ministry said Thursday.

2023-02-02 09:23

N. Korea warns of 'toughest reaction' to US military drills with S. Korea

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