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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 19:44

South Korea rules out conscription of women, longer periods of military service

South Korea rules out conscription of women, longer periods of military service

Korea's Ministry of National Defense on Friday said that it ruled out the possibility of conscripting women for the country's mandatory military service, extending the current service period or abolishing alternative services. The media was informed about the decision via a text message.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-12 17:25

Air Force begins regular large-scale exercise

Air Force begins regular large-scale exercise

The Air Force said Friday it kicked off a regular large-scale exercise to bolster its combat capabilities and ensure the country's defense posture.

2023-05-12 14:07

A glimpse inside a Korean fighter jet manufacturing plant

A glimpse inside a Korean fighter jet manufacturing plant

SACHEON, South Gyeongsang Province - On the afternoon of May 9, more than a dozen engineers were busily working on the assembly lines at a manufacturing plant of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Based in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, around 430 kilometers away from Seoul, KAI is the country's sole aircraft maker. The fixed-wing aircraft production facility, measuri...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-05-12 08:22

US Marine chief visits Korea's Marine Corps headquarters

US Marine chief visits Korea's Marine Corps headquarters

The top U.S. Marine commander visited Korea's Marine Corps headquarters Thursday to mark the 70th anniversary of the two countries' alliance and received a Korean name in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, officials said.

2023-05-11 17:11

'Soldier most feared by North Korea' returns to military

'Soldier most feared by North Korea' returns to military

Kim Kwan-jin, a former defense minister known as the “soldier most feared by North Korea” because of his zero-tolerance stance against the regime's provocations while in office, has been named the de facto chief of a committee tasked with reforming the South Korean military.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-05-11 16:41

S. Korea-US war plan should factor in N. Korea's possible use of nuclear arms: expert

S. Korea-US war plan should factor in N. Korea's possible use of nuclear arms: expert

South Korea and the United States should take into account the possibility of North Korea using nuclear weapons in a contingency when they map out wartime operational plans and strategies, a government expert said Wednesday.

2023-05-10 17:43

Air Force celebrates Korea-US alliance

Air Force celebrates Korea-US alliance

Three KF-16 fighter jets carry a logo celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance on their vertical tails at Gwangju Air Base, in this photo provided by the Republic of Korea Air Force, Wednesday. As part of marking the seven-decade alliance, four KF-16s and three U.S. Air Force F-16s are decorated with the logo. Courtesy of ROK Air Force

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-05-10 17:15

Korea showcases weapons to foreign diplomats

Korea showcases weapons to foreign diplomats

Ambassadors and other diplomats from 18 countries were invited to a special military event promoting Korean weapons last week as local government and arms exporters intensify efforts to expand their presence in the global market.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-05-10 16:58

S. Korea proposes regular participation in US-led multinational cyber exercise

S. Korea proposes regular participation in US-led multinational cyber exercise

South Korea proposed to regularly participate in a U.S.-led multinational cyber exercise during a session of the allies' cybersecurity dialogue earlier this week, Seoul's defense ministry said Wednesday.

2023-05-10 11:32

Yoon taps veterans minister to head upgraded veterans ministry

Yoon taps veterans minister to head upgraded veterans ministry

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday nominated Veterans Minister Park Min-shik to head the veterans ministry after its upgrade next month, his office said.

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