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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 06:29

US to dock nuclear subs in S. Korea for 1st time in 40 years

US to dock nuclear subs in S. Korea for 1st time in 40 years

Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday will sign an agreement that includes plans to have U.S. nuclear-armed submarines dock in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years, a conspicuous show of support to Seoul amid growing concern about nuclear threats by North Korea, according to senior Biden administration officials.

2023-04-27 00:58

Yoon says S. Korea, US to use overwhelming force, including nuclear weapons, in event of NK nuclear attack

Yoon, Biden tout alliance on 70th anniversary

JCS chairman joins Indo-Pacific security forum

JCS chairman joins Indo-Pacific security forum

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Kim Seung-kyum attended a multi-national security forum Wednesday to discuss security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, his office said. He joined the fifth Indo-Pacific Security Forum, hosted by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, via a video link, according to the JCS. Senior military officials from 23 other countries in the region,...

2023-04-26 21:51

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

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