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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 19:57

I would fight for South Korea again, says foreign veteran of Korean War

I would fight for South Korea again, says foreign veteran of Korean War

William Word, a 91-year-old American, is among the tens of thousands of foreigners who answered South Korea's call for help when the Korean War broke out in 1950. Word, who grew up on a farm in Booneville, Ark., joined the military after he graduated from high school. And after receiving basic military training, he was given a choice to be deployed either in Europe or the Far...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-07-25 16:32

Dalai Lama wishes peace on Korean Peninsula ahead of Korean War armistice anniv.

Delegates from 22 countries gather in South Korea for war anniversary

Delegates from 22 countries gather in South Korea for war anniversary

Delegations from 22 countries that defended South Korea against communist forces during the 1950-53 Korean War gathered in Seoul on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. The 200 delegates, including 64 war veterans, were welcomed by South Korean officials at a hotel, where they reflected on the meaning of their...

Jung Min-ho | 2023-07-25 16:31

I would fight for South Korea again, says foreign veteran of Korean War

S. Korea deplores NK missile test at Track 1.5 forum amid Pyongyang's absence

S. Korea deplores NK missile test at Track 1.5 forum amid Pyongyang's absence

South Korea has deplored North Korea's ongoing missile provocation at a regional security conference that has served as a venue for dialogue among the members of the six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear program, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.

2023-07-25 13:30

Defense ministry creates new bureau for advanced military assets

Defense ministry creates new bureau for advanced military assets

The defense ministry on Tuesday established a new bureau for advanced military assets to better pursue government policies in creating a military based on state-of-the-art technologies.

2023-07-25 11:21

Top US military commander's remarks on war on Korean Peninsula inappropriate: experts

Top US military commander's remarks on war on Korean Peninsula inappropriate: experts

Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Gen. Mark Milley's recent remarks that the Korean Peninsula could be “in a state of war within a few days” were inappropriate, diplomatic observers said, Monday. Local experts, who viewed that Milley's intention was probably to highlight Washington's commitment to maintaining peace and security on the peninsula, said that he sh...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-07-24 16:25

US nuclear-powered sub enters Jeju port for replenishment purpose: Navy

US nuclear-powered sub enters Jeju port for replenishment purpose: Navy

A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea on Monday for a replenishment purpose, Seoul's Navy said, just days after another U.S. strategic submarine departed here following a port visit in a major show of force against growing North Korean threats.

2023-07-24 10:58

Australian Army officer hails S. Korean Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher as 'great' capability

Australian Army officer hails S. Korean Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher as 'great' capability

A senior Australian Army officer has portrayed a South Korean-made Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher as having a "great" capability, as Seoul has been striving to strengthen its foothold in the Australian defense market.

2023-07-24 09:30

USS Kentucky submarine leaves S. Korea after show-of-force port visit

USS Kentucky submarine leaves S. Korea after show-of-force port visit

A U.S. strategic nuclear ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) left South Korea on Friday, an informed source said, three days after its rare port visit to the southeastern city of Busan in a major show of force against evolving North Korean military threats.

2023-07-21 15:38

Seoul threatens end of Kim regime if North launches nuclear attack

Seoul threatens end of Kim regime if North launches nuclear attack

Seoul threatens end of Kim regime if North launches nuclear attack

South Korea warned Friday that North Korea will face the "end" of its regime in the event of a nuclear attack after it said the deployment of a U.S. nuclear-capable submarine and other strategic assets here could meet the conditions for its use of nuclear arms.

2023-07-21 08:48

USS Kentucky submarine leaves S. Korea after show-of-force port visit

US nuclear-armed submarine making port call in Busan for first time in decades: Campbell

US nuclear-armed submarine making port call in Busan for first time in decades: Campbell

A U.S. nuclear-armed submarine is currently making a port call in Busan for the first time in decades to demonstrate the U.S. extended deterrence commitment to South Korea, a White House official said Tuesday.

2023-07-18 17:00

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