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Pentagon: No plan to move US troops' families out of South Korea

"The Department of Defense currently has no intent to initiate departures for military dependents, whether on a voluntary or mandatory basis, and no intent to modify the policy authorizing military dependents to accompany military members being stationed in South Korea," Lt. Col. Chris Logan, a Pentagon spokesman, said in emailed remarks to Yonhap.

Defense Affairs | 2017-12-06 11:38

South Korea, US kick off large-scale air drills

The South Korean and U.S. Air Forces began large-scale combined exercises, Monday, mobilizing some 230 aircraft including six F-22 Raptor fighters from the U.S. The five-day Vigilant ACE (Air Component Exercise) held over South Korean airspace comes just days after North Korea launched what it claimed was a new, more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable ...

Defense Affairs | 2017-12-04 16:32

Chinese air force holds drills in 'new routes and areas' near Korean peninsula

South Korea, US kick off massive air force drills

South Korea and the United States kicked off a major air force exercise here Monday against North Korea's threats, with two dozen U.S. stealth jets mobilized. The five-day Vigilant ACE (air combat exercise) comes less than a week after the North fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and declared the completion of its "nuclear force."

Defense Affairs | 2017-12-04 12:08

South Korean military launches special force to decapitate Kim Jong-un

The South Korean Army launched a special operation force Saturday, the so-called “decapitation unit,” to eliminate the North's leadership in case of war.

Defense Affairs | 2017-12-03 16:58

North Korea has not yet crossed 'red line'

North Korea has not yet crossed the “red line” that could trigger military action because it failed to prove it has completed the development of necessary technologies in its latest missile test, the Ministry of Unification said Friday. At a press conference in August, President Moon Jae-in said Pyongyang would cross the red line that could trigger military action by allies “...

Defense Affairs | 2017-12-01 16:59

Air Force sets up aviation intelligence unit

The Air Force has created an aviation intelligence wing to better monitor North Korea's key military facilities and cope with its growing nuclear and ballistic missile threats.

Defense Affairs | 2017-12-01 16:33

President Moon criticized over N. Korea handling

Opposition parties and some experts criticized President Moon Jae-in, Thursday, over what they called his dubious stance on North Korea's provocations. One issue in contention is a pledge he made to prevent a preemptive attack on North Korea in the wake of the North's latest missile test, Wednesday, apparently referring to military options being considered by the United States. Hardliners claim such remarks will make Washington uncomfortable and that Pyongyang will misunderstand the situation. In the National Security Council meeting held in response to the missile launch, Moon said, “The co...

Defense Affairs | 2017-11-30 16:50

'Cyber Command attempted to influence 2012 election'

The military’s cyber warfare command engaged in suspicious online activities ahead of the general election in 2012 in an apparent bid to influence voters, a fact-finding team under the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday. Announcing the interim results of its investigation, the team said the Cyber Command under the Lee Myung-bak government created “operational guidance for psychological warfare” in cyberspace “to respond to election meddling by North Korean sympathizers in the general election.” The election took place April 11.

Defense Affairs | 2017-11-30 16:21

Military launches missiles in response to North Korea

The military staged a live-fire drill early Wednesday only six minutes after North Korea fired what it claimed was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The South Korean Army’s missile unit, the Navy’s Aegis ship and the Air Force’s KF-16 fighter jet took part in the training held in the East Sea near the inter-Korean border, from...

Defense Affairs | 2017-11-29 15:51

N. Korea's new ICBM can hit any target in US

US forces to stay after OPCON transfer

U.S. forces will stay in South Korea and the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) will not be disbanded even after Seoul takes over wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington, the defense minister said Tuesday. The comment comes as the two countries are speeding up negotiations for the takeover of OPCON for South Korean troops.

Defense Affairs | 2017-11-28 16:41

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