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Wed, November 30, 2022 | 02:28

Over 100 Korean War veterans, families from 15 countries to visit Seoul

Over 100 Korean War veterans, families from 15 countries to visit Seoul

A total of 114 veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War and their families will visit South Korea this week, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said Sunday. At the invitation of the ministry, the visitors, including 27 veterans from the United States, Britain, Canada, Turkey, Australia, the Netherlands, Columbia and France, will attend events organized to recognize their...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-11-06 17:12

South Korea joins naval review in Japan despite flag controversy

South Korea joins naval review in Japan despite flag controversy

South Korea took part in Japan's international naval fleet review for the first time since 2015 in Sagami Bay off Tokyo, Sunday, in a symbolic gesture for rapprochement amid intensifying threats from North Korea. Soyang, a 10,000-ton logistics support ship of South Korea's Navy, was among the 18 vessels from 12 countries participating in the event to promote peace and commemo...

Jung Min-ho | 2022-11-06 17:11

S. Korea participates in Japan's fleet review for 1st time in 7 years

S. Korea participates in Japan's fleet review for 1st time in 7 years

A South Korean naval vessel took part in Japan's international fleet review on Sunday for the first time in seven years amid escalating nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.

2022-11-06 10:09

Allies wrap up joint air drills involving two B-1B bombers

Allies wrap up joint air drills involving two B-1B bombers

Two U.S. B-1B Lancer strategic bombers staged joint drills with South Korean F-35A stealth fighter jets over the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, the last day of the allies' Vigilant Storm exercise, according to Seoul's defense authorities.

2022-11-05 19:57

N. Korea fires four short-range ballistic missiles toward West Sea: S. Korean military

US B-1B strategic bomber to join ongoing S. Korea-US drills: S. Korean Air Force

US B-1B strategic bomber to join ongoing S. Korea-US drills: S. Korean Air Force

A U.S. strategic bomber will join ongoing air drills between South Korea and the United States in the afternoon, officials here said Saturday, in an apparent show of force against North Korea's continued provocations.

2022-11-05 12:48

N. Korea fires four short-range ballistic missiles toward West Sea: S. Korean military

NK will 'pay price' for missile threat: Seoul's top military officer

NK will 'pay price' for missile threat: Seoul's top military officer

North Korea will surely "pay a price" for its escalating provocations, South Korea's top military officer said Friday, labeling a series of recent missile launches a "grave" threat to regional security as he held talks with the U.S. air force commander.

2022-11-04 21:43

Korea inks record $3.55 billion weapons export deal with Poland

Korea inks record $3.55 billion weapons export deal with Poland

Korea's Hanwha Aerospace signed a $3.55 billion deal on Friday to export around 200 multiple rocket launchers to Poland, raising Korea's annual weapons exports to a new record. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), under Korea's Ministry of National Defense, said Friday that the contract was the first in a series of weapons deals with the Polish military.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-11-04 19:13

S. Korea scrambles some 80 fighter jets as 180 N. Korean warplanes detected flying

S. Korea scrambles some 80 fighter jets as 180 N. Korean warplanes detected flying

South Korea scrambled dozens of fighter jets and other warplanes Friday after detecting the mobilization of more than 180 North Korean military aircraft in various locations, Seoul's defense authorities said.

2022-11-04 16:38

S. Korean military to hold annual Taegeuk drills next week

S. Korean military to hold annual Taegeuk drills next week

South Korea's military said Friday it will conduct its annual computer-simulated Taegeuk training next week to boost operational capabilities against threats from North Korea.

2022-11-04 11:10

Allies to hold joint air drills through Saturday: minister

Allies to hold joint air drills through Saturday: minister

South Korea and the United States have agreed to extend their large-scale joint air exercise by another day, Seoul's defense minister said Thursday following his talks with the Pentagon chief.

2022-11-04 10:22

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