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Tue, December 5, 2023 | 04:44

S. Korea, US stage joint air drills with B-52H bombers over Yellow Sea

S. Korea, US stage joint air drills with B-52H bombers over Yellow Sea

South Korea and the United States staged joint air drills Wednesday, involving two U.S. B-52H strategic bombers, over the Yellow Sea, Seoul's defense ministry said, in the latest show of force against North Korea.

2023-11-15 10:06

US approves possible sale of SM-6 missile interceptors to S. Korea amid N. Korea threats

US approves possible sale of SM-6 missile interceptors to S. Korea amid N. Korea threats

The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible sale to South Korea of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) shipborne missile interceptors and related equipment to help improve the Asian ally's security capabilities, a government agency said Tuesday.

2023-11-15 08:49

Defense chief offers support for signing of Australia's armored vehicle acquisition deal

Defense chief offers support for signing of Australia's armored vehicle acquisition deal

Defense Minister Shin Won-sik on Tuesday offered support for the signing of a finalized deal between Australia and South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace in Canberra's acquisition project for advanced armored vehicles, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2023-11-14 21:15

UNC member states vow united response against North Korean attack

UNC member states vow united response against North Korean attack

South Korea and 17 member nations of the United Nations Command (UNC) vowed, Tuesday, a united response in case of any renewal of hostilities or armed attack by North Korea.

2023-11-14 16:32

KAI choppers at Dubai Airshow

KAI choppers at Dubai Airshow

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) CEO Kang Goo-young, front row second from left, explains its helicopter to Maj. Gen. Jassim bin Muhammad Al-Mannai, commander of the Qatar Emiri Air Force, during the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates, Monday (local time). KAI is participating in the aviation event, scheduled to run until Friday, with its Surion multirole utility helic...

2023-11-14 14:47

Yoon to highlight serious threats from NK-Russia military cooperation at APEC summit: interview

Yoon to highlight serious threats from NK-Russia military cooperation at APEC summit: interview

President Yoon Suk Yeol said in an interview published Tuesday that military cooperation between North Korea and Russia poses serious threats to the region and beyond, and he plans to raise the issue during this week's summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

2023-11-14 13:04

S. Korea considering partial suspension of inter-Korean military agreement upon N. Korean satellite launch

S. Korea considering partial suspension of inter-Korean military agreement upon N. Korean satellite launch

South Korea is considering partially suspending a 2018 inter-Korean military agreement as a precautionary measure against North Korean provocations in case it makes a third attempt to launch a spy satellite, sources said Tuesday.

2023-11-14 11:28

Defense chief hails UNC troops' sacrifice ahead of ministerial meeting with UNC member states

Defense chief hails UNC troops' sacrifice ahead of ministerial meeting with UNC member states

South Korea's defense chief on Monday hailed the sacrifice made by U.N. Command (UNC) troops during the 1950-53 Korean War ahead of the inaugural defense ministerial meeting with the member states of the multinational command tasked with overseeing the conflict's armistice.

2023-11-13 20:48

S. Korea, US to step up data sharing on NK missiles

S. Korea, US to step up data sharing on NK missiles

The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States agreed, Monday, to share the U.S.'s early warning system (SEWS) data on North Korean missiles, enabling Seoul to strengthen its defense posture against Pyongyang’s increasing nuclear threats.

2023-11-13 17:03

Seoul, Pyongyang clash over UN Command

Seoul, Pyongyang clash over UN Command

Seoul, Pyongyang clash over UN Command

North Korea berated the United Nations Command (UNC) the day before South Korea’s inaugural defense ministerial meeting with 17 members of the multinational coalition in Seoul, Monday, calling it an “illegal organization for war” that should be dissolved.

2023-11-13 16:25

S. Korea, US to step up data sharing on NK missiles

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