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Mon, June 5, 2023 | 05:18

S. Korea, France sign arrangement on military space partnership

S. Korea, France sign arrangement on military space partnership

South Korea and France signed an arrangement on military space cooperation on Tuesday in an effort to pursue "future-oriented" bilateral security cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said. Choi Byung-ok, director general at the defense policy bureau of Seoul's defense ministry, and French Space Commander Philippe Adam inked the letter of intent on the South Korea-France mili...

2023-05-30 21:50

Multinational anti-proliferation naval drills to be scaled back due to poor weather

Multinational anti-proliferation naval drills to be scaled back due to poor weather

Multinational maritime drills aimed at preventing the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) will be scaled back due to poor weather conditions, Seoul's defense ministry said Tuesday.

2023-05-30 15:34

S. Korea stages defense drills for western border islands

S. Korea stages defense drills for western border islands

South Korea's military began three-day joint defense drills for western border islands Tuesday, officials said, as tensions linger over North Korean military threats.

2023-05-30 14:24

USFK commander dismisses concerns over US commitment to defend S. Korea

USFK commander dismisses concerns over US commitment to defend S. Korea

The top U.S. military commander in South Korea on Tuesday reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend its ally, dismissing concerns that the U.S. could trade its security commitment for the defense of its own cities as "not even worth addressing."

2023-05-30 14:20

S. Korea, Japan hold nonproliferation consultations; urge NK to scrap plan to launch satellite

S. Korea, Japan hold nonproliferation consultations; urge NK to scrap plan to launch satellite

South Korea and Japan held their first bilateral disarmament and nonproliferation consultations in five years and called for North Korea to immediately withdraw its plan to launch a military spy satellite, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.

2023-05-30 12:05

Yoon calls for more efforts to crack down on N. Korea financing nuclear, missile programs

Yoon calls for more efforts to crack down on N. Korea financing nuclear, missile programs

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday urged strengthened cooperation to crack down on illegal financing by North Korea to advance its nuclear and missile programs, in spite of U.N. Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang.

2023-05-30 12:01

Japanese destroyer flies controversial flag as it arrives in Korea for joint drill

Japanese destroyer flies controversial flag as it arrives in Korea for joint drill

A Japanese warship arrived in Korea, Monday, for a multinational naval drill later this week, bearing a flag that, for many Koreans, symbolizes Japan's past military expansionism and colonization. JS Hamagiri, an Asagiri-class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, sailed into Busan Port with the Rising Sun flag hoisted, ahead of the Eastern Endeavor 23 aimed at ...

Jung Min-ho | 2023-05-29 15:56

S. Korea slams N. Korea's planned satellite launch, warns of consequences

S. Korea slams N. Korea's planned satellite launch, warns of consequences

South Korea on Monday "strongly warned" against North Korea's plan to launch a satellite in the coming weeks, vowing to make Pyongyang pay "due prices" if it goes ahead with the launch.

2023-05-29 14:50

NSC holds emergency meeting after NK unveils satellite launch plan

NSC holds emergency meeting after NK unveils satellite launch plan

The presidential National Security Council (NSC) held an emergency meeting Monday following a news report of North Korea's notification to Japan of its plan to launch a satellite in the near future, according to officials.

2023-05-29 14:49

Japanese warship arrives in S. Korea for multinational WMD-interception naval drill

Japanese warship arrives in S. Korea for multinational WMD-interception naval drill

A Japanese warship arrived in South Korea on Monday to participate in a multinational naval drill this week aimed at preventing the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), according to officials.

2023-05-29 11:26

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