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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 20:37

Top S. Korean general, US Army chief discuss deterrence against N. Korean threats

Top S. Korean general, US Army chief discuss deterrence against N. Korean threats

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Kim Seung-kyum met with the visiting U.S. Army chief in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss bilateral cooperation against growing North Korean nuclear and missile threats, his office said.

2023-05-09 17:12

S. Korea, US, Japan still in talks over missile warning data sharing: defense ministry

S. Korea, US, Japan still in talks over missile warning data sharing: defense ministry

South Korea, the United States and Japan are still in talks over ways to share missile warning data in real time, Seoul's defense ministry said Tuesday, amid a report that they are considering the three-way data sharing with the U.S. acting as an intermediary.

2023-05-09 16:22

Allies eye talks to form trilateral security forum at G7 meeting

Allies eye talks to form trilateral security forum at G7 meeting

The leaders of South Korea and Japan have opened up the possibility of forming a stronger trilateral security apparatus between Seoul, Tokyo and Washington during their next three-way meeting, prompting speculation that the three countries will likely engage in relevant ...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-05-08 16:47

US welcomes Korea-Japan summit, will work with both allies to promote rule-of-law: State Dept.

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Defense chief discusses arms industry cooperation with Central, South American envoys

Defense chief discusses arms industry cooperation with Central, South American envoys

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup met with a group of ambassadors from Central and South America on Monday to discuss defense and arms industry cooperation, his ministry said.

2023-05-08 16:38

Civic group sends anti-Pyongyang propaganda material to N. Korea via balloons

Civic group sends anti-Pyongyang propaganda material to N. Korea via balloons

A North Korean defectors' group said Monday it has flown giant balloons carrying medicine and anti-Pyongyang leaflets to North Korea across the western inter-Korean border last week.

2023-05-08 11:30

Korea plans to hold multinational WMD-interception exercise this month

Korea plans to hold multinational WMD-interception exercise this month

Korea plans to hold a multinational maritime exercise later this month as part of an international initiative aimed at stopping transfers of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), a defense ministry official said Monday.

2023-05-08 10:41

S. Korea, US to hold working-level cybersecurity talks

S. Korea, US to hold working-level cybersecurity talks

South Korea and the United States will hold working-level talks on cybersecurity this week in Seoul, the defense ministry here said Sunday, amid the allies' efforts to counter evolving North Korean threats from multiple domains.

2023-05-07 15:33

US F-16 jet crashes into farmland near Osan Air Base

US F-16 jet crashes into farmland near Osan Air Base

A U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) F-16 fighter jet crashed into farmland near Osan Air Base, Saturday, according to local officials, with the pilot having safely ejected and no civilian casualties reported.

2023-05-06 15:10

Korea, US to kick off largest-ever live-fire drills this month

Korea, US to kick off largest-ever live-fire drills this month

Korea and the United States will begin their largest-ever combined live-fire exercise, this month, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of their alliance and the 75th anniversary of the Korean military's establishment, Seoul's defense ministry said Saturday.

2023-05-06 10:34

Satellite imagery suggests new construction near NK's space vehicle launch site

Renovation of US military shooting range in Changwon sparks protests

Renovation of US military shooting range in Changwon sparks protests

Renovation work at an old shooting range used by U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, has aroused concerns among local residents that the site may pose a threat to public safety. Making matters worse is the fact the city government had not been aware of the start of renovation work until media outlets reported the news recently.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-05-05 16:53

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