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2 Russian military planes enter Korea's air defense zone 4 times

Two Russian military planes on Friday violated South Korea's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) four times and flew away following warnings, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The JCS sa...

Jul 13, 2018
Defense
Korea, US mark return of remains of 2 soldiers killed during Korean War

South Korea and the United States on Friday held a ceremony marking the return of the remains of two soldiers -- one Korean and the other American -- killed during the 1950-53 Korean War. The event ...

Jul 13, 2018
Defense
S. Korea has no plans for arms reduction, for now: defense chief

South Korea has no plans to discuss arms reduction with North Korea until the country has made progress on denuclearization, Seoul’s defense minister said Thursday, placing priority on building trust...

Jul 12, 2018
Defense
US expert voices concern about future of US troops in Korea

WASHINGTON -- An American expert on Asia voiced concern Wednesday that US President Donald Trump appears to be serious about wanting to pull US troops from South Korea. Michael Green, senior vice pr...

Jul 12, 2018
Defense
Defense ministry seeks to enact special law for political neutrality

Defense Ministry said Wednesday it is seeking to enact a special law for ensuring the military’s political neutrality amid the allegation the Defense Security Command considered imposing martial law ...

Jul 11, 2018
Defense
Concern mounts over delayed repatriation of US war remains

With North Korean and US delegates scheduled to meet Thursday to negotiate the return of US war remains from the Korean War, the focus is now on whether the two sides can make progress on the issue. ...

Jul 11, 2018
Defense
Defense chief pledges thorough probe into martial law allegation

Defense Minister Song Young-moo on Tuesday vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegation that the Defense Security Command drew up a plan to impose martial law during massive protest...

Jul 10, 2018
Defense
Defense minister sparks controversy over remarks on women

Defense Minister Song Young-moo on Monday found himself in hot water over his remarks that women should conduct themselves in a “cautious manner.” During a meeting with civilian advisers on sexual a...

Jul 10, 2018
Defense
South Korea suspends annual defense drill

South Korea on Tuesday announced the suspension of the annual government mobilization Ulchi exercise this year, following the suspension of the combined military drill Freedom Guardian with the US la...

Jul 10, 2018
Defense
Moon orders special probe into martial law allegations

President Moon Jae-in has ordered an independent probe into the Defense Security Command drawing up plans for martial law during the protests against Park Geun-hye administration, Cheong Wa Dae Tuesd...

Jul 10, 2018
Defense
Cost of one of those 'expensive' US-S. Korea military exercises? $14 mln

A joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea scrapped after President Donald Trump griped about "tremendously expensive" military drills would have cost around $14 million, US ...

Jul 9, 2018
Defense
Army likely to delay plans to launch special command amid improving ties with North

The Army is on course to delay its plans to launch a new military command body, initially designed to cope with North Korea's growing military threats, as inter-Korean relations show signs of an uptu...

Jul 8, 2018
Defense
Enlistment deferred for conscientious objectors

The Military Manpower Administration said on Thursday that enlistment will be deferred for conscientious objectors who refuse the mandatory military service until they are legally able to perform alt...

Jul 5, 2018
Defense
Military recommends Cheong Wa Dae lease new presidential jet

South Korea's defense ministry has recommended the presidential office lease a new plane for presidential overseas trips, an official said Thursday. Cheong Wa Dae has used a modified Boeing 747-400 ...

Jul 5, 2018
Defense
[Newsmaker] US forces in S. Korea given breathing space to explore future roles

More than six decades ago when its headquarters was ensconced in central Seoul, the US Forces Korea faced the grim reality of a war-ravaged South Korea gripped by fears of communist expansion at the ...

Jul 3, 2018
Defense

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