Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

JCS chief calls for firm readiness against North Korean threats

South Korea's top military officer on Thursday called for a firm readiness posture to effectively respond to North Korea's evolving military threats, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

2025-04-03

Chinese national arrested on suspicion of stealing Korean military secrets

Korea's Defense Counterintelligence Command arrested a Chinese national in Jeju Island on Saturday on suspicion of bribing an active-duty soldier to leak classified information, the military revealed Thursday.

2025-04-03

NATO chief expresses interest in increased defense cooperation with Seoul

The chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has expressed his strong interest in expanding defense cooperation with South Korea, not just on an individual country basis, but also at a "NATO-wide" level, Seoul said Thursday.

2025-04-03

South Korea to launch 4th military spy satellite this month: Sources

South Korea plans to launch its fourth military reconnaissance satellite from a U.S. space center later this month, defense sources said Wednesday, as the country seeks to better monitor North Korea with independent surveillance capabilities.

2025-04-02

Arms agency, Anduril sign MOU for advanced combat drone development

The state defense procurement agency said Wednesday it signed an initial agreement with U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries for joint research and development in advanced unmanned combat systems.

2025-04-02

South Korea reaffirms shared 'firm understanding' of USFK's role over reported Pentagon memo

South Korea reaffirmed Tuesday its shared "firm understanding" with the United States on the role of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), following a report on a Pentagon memo suggesting a potential shift in their mission.

2025-04-01

Korea's Hanbit Unit marks 12th year of deployment to South Sudan

The Hanbit Unit celebrates 12 years in South Sudan, repairing crucial supply routes and supporting local communities through humanitarian initiatives and vocational training.

2025-03-31

Washington should ask Seoul about using U.S. troops in Korea in Taiwan contingency, experts tell U.S. Senate

The U.S. should consult South Korea about the possibility of using American forces stationed on the peninsula in potential armed conflicts nearby, such as Taiwan, foreign policy experts told members of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.

2025-03-27

U.S. allies' burden sharing go far beyond just financial contributions, experts say

U.S. allies' "burden sharing" goes far beyond their defense spending to include their provision of access to local military bases and other contributions, U.S. experts said Wednesday.

2025-03-27

Arms agency upgrades Black Hawk helicopter simulators

The state arms procurement agency said Wednesday it has completed a project to upgrade simulators for the Army's UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters as part of efforts to better train pilots.

2025-03-26