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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 19:17

Korean, US fighter jets to stage 'friendship flight' in Daegu

Korean, US fighter jets to stage 'friendship flight' in Daegu

Korean and U.S. fighter jets will hold a "friendship flight" over a baseball stadium in a southeastern city Wednesday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the bilateral alliance, Seoul's Air Force said.

2023-04-26 10:59

S. Korea approves development of advanced missile interceptors

S. Korea approves development of advanced missile interceptors

South Korea approved major defense projects to develop advanced missile interceptor systems, the state arms procurement agency said Tuesday, amid efforts to counter evolving military threats from North Korea.

2023-04-25 20:39

Russian gov't thanks Korea for rescuing sailors from burning ship

Russian gov't thanks Korea for rescuing sailors from burning ship

The Russian government has expressed its gratitude to Korea for rescuing 21 sailors from a Russian fishing boat that recently caught fire in waters off Busan, the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) said Tuesday.

2023-04-25 17:16

Gov't to hold Ulchi civil defense drill in August

Gov't to hold Ulchi civil defense drill in August

The annual Ulchi civil defense exercise will kick off for a four-day run nationwide in August in conjunction with a joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States, the interior ministry said Tuesday.

2023-04-25 15:13

Korean War hero's daughter recalls patriotic, yet strict father

Korean War hero's daughter recalls patriotic, yet strict father

Singer Kim Mi-ryeong, better known to the Korean public by her stage name, Jin Mi-ryeong, has mixed feelings about her late father, Army Colonel Kim Dong-seok (1923-2009) who was chosen earlier this month as a Korean War hero, along with 11 other notable veterans.

2023-04-25 12:48

ROK-US alliance evolves from security treaty to comprehensive partnership

US will do what is necessary to defend S. Korea under any circumstances: Kirby

US will do what is necessary to defend S. Korea under any circumstances: Kirby

The United States will do whatever is necessary to help defend its key ally South Korea, a National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson said Monday, after Russia threatened to arm North Korea should South Korea provide lethal assistance to Ukraine.

2023-04-25 09:30

Top general visits US Forces Korea's anti-missile base

Top general visits US Forces Korea's anti-missile base

Korea's top general visited the U.S. Forces Korea's anti-missile unit in a southern county Thursday, Seoul's military said, as the allies seek to boost readiness against Pyongyang's military threats.

2023-04-20 17:35

S. Korea's nuclear envoy discusses NK denuclearization with German diplomat

S. Korea's nuclear envoy discusses NK denuclearization with German diplomat

South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator met with a senior German diplomat in Berlin to discuss cooperation on denuclearization of North Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.

2023-04-20 14:27

Navy to get new submarine with stronger covert mission capabilities, survivability

Navy to get new submarine with stronger covert mission capabilities, survivability

South Korea's Navy is set Thursday to receive a new 3,000-ton submarine with reinforced capabilities to conduct covert underwater missions and precision strikes, the state arms procurement agency said.

2023-04-20 09:51

Top S. Korean, US military officers discuss N. Korean threats, alliance

Top S. Korean, US military officers discuss N. Korean threats, alliance

South Korea's top general and a visiting U.S. admiral agreed Wednesday to strengthen deterrence and realize an "alliance in action," the former's office said, as the allies are stepping up coordination to counter North Korean threats.

2023-04-19 17:10

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