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S. Korea, US could suspend again joint drills: sources

Jul 12, 2020

South Korea and the United States could scale back their annual joint military exercises in August over coronavirus concerns or suspend them altogether, sources said Saturday. The pandemic has alrea...
S. Korea, US may cancel summertime combined exercise due to COVID-19: sources

Jul 11, 2020

South Korea and the United States appear increasingly likely to scale back or even call off a major combined exercise again due to the new coronavirus, after indefinitely postponing their annual spri...
9 Americans affiliated with USFK confirmed with coronavirus

Jul 10, 2020

Eight American service members and one civilian employee for the US Forces Korea have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the US military said Friday. Of the nine, seven arrived at Osan Air Bas...
Military launches sexual violence probe team, victim support center

Jul 9, 2020

The defense ministry opened a shelter Thursday for victims of sexual crimes at barracks following the launch of an investigative unit specialized in sexual violence and human rights abuse cases, it s...
Defense minister, USFK chief hold unannounced meeting amid consultations over key exercise

Jul 8, 2020

Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo held an unannounced meeting with US Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams this week, sources said Wednesday, as Seoul and Washington have been working to ...
Vice defense ministers of S. Korea, Vietnam vow cooperation against COVID-19

Jul 6, 2020

The vice defense ministers of South Korea and Vietnam held talks via video links Monday and pledged to strengthen cooperation against the new coronavirus and other security issues, Seoul's defense mi...
S. Korea's first military satellite could be launched next week: reports

Jul 6, 2020

South Korea's first military communications satellite could be launched into space next week, US-based websites on space launch schedules showed Monday. The Anasis-II satellite could lift off from F...
Pentagon lifts travel restrictions on 6 US bases in Korea

Jul 4, 2020

The US Department of Defense has lifted travel restrictions on six military bases in South Korea following a review of COVID-19 trends in the country. According to a Thursday press release, the six ...
5 Americans affiliated with USFK confirmed with coronavirus

Jul 4, 2020

F Five US citizens affiliated with the US Forces Korea (USFK), including two service members, tested positive for the new coronavirus, the US military said Saturday. The latest COVID-19 cases brough...
S. Korea, Washington mull canceling joint military drills: sources

Jul 3, 2020

South Korea and the United States are considering calling off their joint military exercises in August, held twice annually in March and August, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, a local...
USFK chopper makes emergency landing, no injuries reported

Jul 2, 2020

A helicopter operated by the US Forces Korea made a precautionary landing shortly after take-off from central Seoul on Thursday due to suspected engine problems, officials said. The UH-60 Blackhawk ...
Two USFK coronavirus patients briefly released from quarantine due to administrative error

Jul 2, 2020

Two American service members had been briefly released from quarantine even though they tested positive for the new coronavirus because their test results were recorded as negative due to an administ...
US commander reaffirms successful handover of wartime role

Jul 1, 2020

The United States remains dedicated to a successful handover of the wartime operational control to South Korea, said Gen. Robert Abrams, who holds dual roles of commander of the US military here and ...
Conscientious objectors start filing for alternative service

Jun 30, 2020

South Korea’s military on Tuesday opened applications for alternative military service to conscientious objectors. The move is in line with the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling in June 2018 tha...
Air Force to procure 20 upgraded homegrown trainer jets

Jun 29, 2020

The state-run arms procurement agency has signed a deal to procure 20 new homegrown trainer jets for the Air Force, officials said Monday. Under the 688.3 billion-won ($573.34 million) deal, Korea A...