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Tue, January 31, 2023 | 13:45

Defense ministry highlights USFK's 'top priority' on addressing N. Korean threats

Defense ministry highlights USFK's 'top priority' on addressing N. Korean threats

South Korea's defense ministry on Tuesday stressed the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK)'s "top priority" on handling evolving North Korean threats, after a former USFK chief mentioned the possibility of USFK troops being deployed in case of a security crisis in Taiwan.

2022-09-27 13:56

Korea seeks to create $83.9 mil. defense industry investment fund

Korea seeks to create $83.9 mil. defense industry investment fund

Korea will push to create a defense industry investment fund worth around 120 billion won ($83.9 million) by 2025 to support defense firms specializing in artificial intelligence, drones and other areas, the state arms procurement agency said Tuesday.

2022-09-27 11:22

South Korea, US begin biggest joint naval drills in 5 years

South Korea, US begin biggest joint naval drills in 5 years

South Korea and the United States started their biggest combined naval exercise involving a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier near the peninsula since 2017, a day after North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile in its latest military provocation.

Jung Min-ho | 2022-09-26 16:16

Korea, US begin combined naval exercise involving Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier

Korea, US begin combined naval exercise involving Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier

South Korea and the United States kicked off their first combined naval exercise, involving an American aircraft carrier, near the peninsula in five years Monday, a day after North Korea raised tensions with a short-range ballistic missile launch.

2022-09-26 10:31

South Korea, Romania hold defense ministerial talks on bilateral cooperation

South Korea, Romania hold defense ministerial talks on bilateral cooperation

The defense chiefs of South Korea and Romania held talks in Seoul Friday to discuss ways to deepen defense cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.

2022-09-23 19:47

USS Ronald Reagan arrives in Busan as warning to North Korea

USS Ronald Reagan arrives in Busan as warning to North Korea

A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in the port city of Busan on Friday for its first combined drills with the South Korean Navy in five years, in an apparent show of alliance and strength against North Korea's evolving nuclear threat. USS Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class supercarrier that demonstrates the U.S.' naval might, and its strike group, including USS Chance...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-09-23 16:41

USS Ronald Reagan to arrive in S. Korea in apparent warning to N. Korea

USS Ronald Reagan to arrive in S. Korea in apparent warning to N. Korea

An imposing U.S. aircraft carrier is set to arrive in South Korea on Friday for its first combined drills with the South Korean Navy near the peninsula in five years, as the allies are striving to reinforce deterrence against evolving North Korean military threats.

2022-09-23 09:40

Seoul official addresses concerns on possible USFK deployment in case of Taiwan crisis

Seoul official addresses concerns on possible USFK deployment in case of Taiwan crisis

Vice Defense Minister Shin Beom-chul sought Thursday to assuage public concerns here about the possibility of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) troops being deployed in the event of a Taiwan-related contingency.

2022-09-22 15:13

Korea, Slovakia hold defense ministerial talks on bilateral cooperation

Korea, Slovakia hold defense ministerial talks on bilateral cooperation

The defense chiefs of South Korea and Slovakia held talks in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and regional security. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup met with his Slovakian counterpart, Jaroslav Nad, as the latter came here to attend DX Korea 2022, an ongoing biennial international defense exhibition in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, according to Lee...

2022-09-21 20:57

Int'l defense exhibition kicks off in Korea, showcases cutting-edge weapons

Int'l defense exhibition kicks off in Korea, showcases cutting-edge weapons

An international defense exhibition opened in a city just northwest of Seoul on Wednesday to showcase cutting-edge military hardware and technologies, including drones and robots, organizers said.

2022-09-21 17:22

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