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Wed, April 21, 2021 | 05:37
South Korea, Indonesia to soon resume fighter jet negotiations
South Korea, Indonesia to soon resume fighter jet negotiations
South Korea and Indonesia will soon resume talks about their joint fighter jet development project, an official said, after Indonesia's defense minister attended the jet's prototype unveiling ceremony in a show of commitment to the project. Indonesia is a partner for the 8.8 trillion won ($7.9 billion) project, called IF-X in the country, but doubts have grown over Jakarta's ...
2021-04-16 13:25
Debate heats up over Navy's proposal to develop light aircraft carrier
Debate heats up over Navy's proposal to develop light aircraft carrier
Debate is heating up over the Republic of Korea Navy's plan to develop a light aircraft carrier. The Navy is strongly pushing for the vessel's development, saying it is an essential defense project for the country to meet the changing security situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula. However, critics say other weapons should be a priority considering the huge amount of mon...
Jung Da-min | 2021-04-16 08:23
US Forces Korea suspends administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid blood clot concerns
US Forces Korea suspends administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid blood clot concerns
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday it is suspending the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (JJ) vaccine to its members following U.S. health authorities' recommendation to pause its use amid concerns over blood clot cases. "Following some rare instances of blood clotting in USA based individuals who recently received the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine - and ou...
2021-04-14 09:52
  • US recommends 'pause' for JJ vaccine over clot reports
New Marine Corps commandant appointed for 2 year term
New Marine Corps commandant appointed for 2 year term
Lt. Gen. Kim Tae-sung took office as the new commandant of Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Tuesday, vowing to strengthen its capabilities and readiness posture as a key strategic unit. Kim will lead the service for a two-year term, replacing Lt. Gen. Lee Seung-do, who had been in the post since April 2019.
2021-04-13 21:04
Army vows to speed up establishment of 'dronebot' combat system
Army vows to speed up establishment of 'dronebot' combat system
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Nam Yeong-shin vowed Tuesday to accelerate the establishment of a drone robot-based combat system to enhance its capabilities in evolving battle environments. "The dronebot combat system will be one of the Army's core capabilities in the future. We will strive further for its early deployment in close cooperation with the government, related industrie...
2021-04-13 13:55
Locally developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet unveiled
Locally developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet unveiled
Korea has rolled out a prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, formerly known as the KF-X, marking a success in the project to locally develop a next-generation combat aircraft with indigenous technology. President Moon Jae-in visited Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, Friday, for the unveiling ceremony of the first KF-21 Boramae. Indo...
Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-04-09 16:34
Defense cost-sharing deal
Defense cost-sharing deal
First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun, right, and Rob Rapson, charge d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, bump arms at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul after signing a defense cost-sharing deal, Thursday. Under the Special Measures Agreement, South Korea will pay 1.183 trillion won ($1.05 billion) this year for the upkeep of the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea...
2021-04-08 17:21
Korean, Indonesian defense chiefs discuss KF-X issue
Korean, Indonesian defense chiefs discuss KF-X issue
Defense Minister Suh Wook and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto agreed, Thursday, to further discuss details regarding joint work on Korea's homegrown KF-X aircraft and other defense cooperation projects, according to Seoul's defense ministry, amid growing questions over Jakarta's commitment to the joint development program. Indonesia is a partner in the 8.8 trillio...
Kang Seung-woo | 2021-04-08 16:52
Defense minister, EU military chief vow to boost security ties
Defense minister, EU military chief vow to boost security ties
Defense Minister Suh Wook met with the European Union's military committee chief Wednesday and discussed the regional security situation and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, Suh's office said. Gen. Claudio Graziano, chairman of the EU Military Committee, visited South Korea at the invitation of the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The committee consists of the mil...
2021-04-07 16:00
Will Indonesian defense minister's visit normalize KF-X?
Will Indonesian defense minister's visit normalize KF-X?
Expectations are running high that Indonesia will recommit to the KF-X project, as the defense minister of the Southeast Asian country is expected to attend an upcoming rollout ceremony showcasing the prototype of Korea's first domestically developed fighter jet. However, some say it remains to be seen if his visit will help get the joint development project back on track.
Kang Seung-woo | 2021-04-05 16:41
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