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Mon, September 27, 2021 | 19:25

Hundreds, including USFK police, to patrol Haeundae Beach during US Independence Day holiday

More than 300 police, government officials and officers of the U.S. military police will be deployed to Haeundae Beach in the southeastern city of Busan to prevent disorderly misconduct during the U.S. Independence Day holiday, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.Starting later this week, they will conduct joint patrols on and around the most popular beach in Korea, including 1...

2021-06-29 20:29

Cabinet postpones deliberation process for new Air Force nominee

The Cabinet on Tuesday deferred the planned deliberation process for the new Air Force chief nominee, sparking speculation that additional verification could be required to determine whether he properly handled a sexual harassment case involving cadets.On Monday, Lt. Gen. Park In-ho, chief of strategic planning at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), was tapped as the new Air For...

2021-06-29 20:29

Outgoing USFK commander vows to continue support for alliance

Outgoing U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams on Tuesday vowed to continue supporting the "ironclad" alliance between South Korea and the United States, describing his time here as a "personal honor and privilege."

2021-06-29 14:30

South Korea's envisioned interceptor system requires more advanced tech than Israel's Iron Dome: agency

South Korea's envisioned anti-artillery interceptor system differs from Israel's Iron Dome and requires more advanced technologies in order to defend against long-range artillery from North Korea, the arms procurement agency said Tuesday.

2021-06-29 14:26

South Korea names new Air Force commander after death of sexually abused soldier

Lt. Gen. Park In-ho, chief of strategic planning at the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), was tapped as the new Air Force chief of staff, the defense ministry said Monday. Park, 55, will succeed Gen. Lee Seong-yong, who stepped down earlier this month, holding himself responsible for the death by suicide of a female noncommissioned officer who suffered sexual harassment.

2021-06-28 20:01

New member of Korea Defense Veterans Association

Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) Korea Chapter President Lee Seo-young poses with Eighth U.S. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Willard Burleson after giving him a KDVA membership card at the Millennium Hilton Seoul, Monday. Burleson also gave a speech, during which he thanked the Korean people and KDVA members for their tremendous support for the Eighth Army and its ...

Kang Seung-woo | 2021-06-28 16:02

South Korea to develop Iron Dome-like interceptor system against North Korea's artillery

South Korea decided Monday to develop its own interceptor system like Israel's Iron Dome to defend the country's key infrastructure against long-range artillery threats from North Korea.

2021-06-28 14:23

Over 95% of troops aged under 30 receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

More than 95 percent of service members aged under 30 have received their first doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine after the government began its inoculation campaign for younger soldiers earlier this month, the defense ministry said Saturday.

2021-06-26 17:52

New cases surpass 600 for 4th day as S. Korea braces for eased distancing

13 USFK-affiliated individuals test positive for COVID-19

Eleven American soldiers stationed here and two dependents have tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).

2021-06-26 13:31

New cases surpass 600 for 4th day as S. Korea braces for eased distancing

Korea holds 71st Korean War anniversary event for first time in Busan

South Korea marked the 71st anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War with a ceremony held for the first time in the southern city of Busan that served as a temporary capital during the conflict.

2021-06-25 13:52

North Korea seen marking Korean War anniversary in low-key fashion

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