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Mon, December 11, 2023 | 01:44

S. Korea, US closely monitoring N. Korea for signs of nuclear reactor halt

S. Korea, US closely monitoring N. Korea for signs of nuclear reactor halt

The intelligence authorities of South Korea and the United States are closely monitoring North Korea for signs the reclusive regime appears to have halted operations of a nuclear reactor in its Yongbyon nuclear complex, Seoul's defense ministry said Thursday.

2023-10-05 11:36

North Korea lays groundwork for US disarmament talks: experts

Three freedom fighters named independence activists of October

Three freedom fighters named independence activists of October

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) named Li Jong-am, Lee Kang-hoon and Eom Soon-bong as the independence fighters of October.

2023-10-04 17:21

Defense ministry warns N. Korea will face end of regime in event of nuclear use attempt

Defense ministry warns N. Korea will face end of regime in event of nuclear use attempt

The defense ministry warned Wednesday that North Korea will face the 'end of its regime' if it attempts to use nuclear weapons, after Pyongyang recently amended its constitution to enshrine its nuclear policy.

2023-10-04 09:33

N. Korea slams US over Pentagon document calling regime 'persistent' threat

South Korea to found cyberwarfare reserve forces in 2025

South Korea to found cyberwarfare reserve forces in 2025

South Korea’s military aims to establish reserve forces for cyberwarfare in 2025 amid North Korea’s growing digital threats.

2023-10-04 09:00

Unification minister says NK's vicious cycle of provocations, rewards 'no longer works' under Yoon administration

Unification minister says NK's vicious cycle of provocations, rewards 'no longer works' under Yoon administration

Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho has warned that North Korea's vicious cycle of receiving assistance and breaking off agreements will 'no longer work' under the current administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2023-10-02 13:16

Ex-USFK commanders hail Korea-US alliance ahead of 70th anniversary

Ex-USFK commanders hail Korea-US alliance ahead of 70th anniversary

A group of former commanders of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Wednesday hailed the alliance between Korea and the United States ahead of its 70th anniversary next week, highlighting the two countries' commitment to each other.

2023-09-27 16:43

Two Koreas trade barbs over nuclear war

Two Koreas trade barbs over nuclear war

South and North Korea have engaged in a heated exchange of words regarding a nuclear war, intensifying the military tension on the Korean Peninsula.

2023-09-27 15:12

Defense ministry launches project to find families of unidentified fallen Korean War soldiers

Defense ministry launches project to find families of unidentified fallen Korean War soldiers

The defense ministry's war remains excavation agency will launch a month-long project on Sunday to search for the families of those who were killed during the 1950-53 Korean War but whose remains have yet to be identified, the agency said Wednesday.

2023-09-27 14:10

Two workers die after armored vehicle submerges during test run

Two workers die after armored vehicle submerges during test run

Two defense company employees died Tuesday after an armored vehicle prototype they boarded was submerged during a test operation on the southeastern coast in Pohang, military officials said.

2023-09-26 22:39

S. Korea flexes military might in rare parade with US in central Seoul

S. Korea flexes military might in rare parade with US in central Seoul

A large-scale military parade took place in downtown Seoul, Tuesday, in celebration of the 75th Armed Forces Day and also as a show of force against escalating North Korean threats.

2023-09-26 16:58

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