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North Korean leader attends launching ceremony of new navy destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has participated in a launching ceremony of a new destroyer for the country's navy, touting the military's efforts to enhance its maritime power, the North's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Saturday.

2025-04-26

U.S. Air Force to form F-16 'super squadron' at Osan Air Base

The U.S. 7th Air Force will establish a second “super squadron” of 31 F-16 fighter jets this October at Osan Air Base, expanding a pilot program aimed at consolidating aircraft and personnel to enhance combat readiness.

2025-04-25

Korea, U.S. to hold regular KIDD defense talks at Pentagon next week: Spokesperson

South Korea and the United States plan to hold their key regular defense talks in Washington next week, a Pentagon spokesperson said Thursday, in a sign that the allies are maintaining close security cooperation under the Trump administration.

2025-04-25

“Congratulations, Dad”

Capt. Lee Si-hoon shares a joyful moment with his family during the commissioning ceremony for the 55th class of medical officers at the Army Cadet Military School in Goesan, North Chungcheong, on April 24.

2025-04-24

Trump's fixation with tariffs ignores strategic considerations with Seoul, U.S. security experts warn

The Donald Trump administration’s tariff offensive and shifting defense priorities are raising alarm among former U.S. officials, who warn that the South Korea-U.S. alliance may be reshaped without sufficient bilateral consultation.

2025-04-24

Korea, U.S. and Japan hold tabletop exercise in Seoul

South Korea, the United States and Japan held a joint tabletop exercise on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first time in five years to strengthen trilateral responses to North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats.

2025-04-24

Two former defense ministers to face indictment over abandoning DMZ guard posts in 2018

South Korea’s Board of Audit and Inspection referred six individuals, including former defense ministers, to the prosecution last month over their roles in the withdrawal of guard posts from the DMZ in 2018, the agency announced Thursday.

2025-04-24

Acting president visits Korea-U.S. joint warfighting headquarters in Pyeongtaek

Acting President Han Duck-soo visited a joint warfighting headquarters between Korean and U.S. military forces Wednesday and emphasized the allies' unwavering combined defense posture, Han's office said.

2025-04-23

U.S. military WMD response team conducts first-ever exercise in Korea

A U.S. military unit specializing in nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response has conducted its first-ever training session in Korea to prepare for potential nuclear attack scenarios, according to U.S. Forces Korea on Wednesday.

2025-04-23

South Korea to launch fourth military spy satellite this week

South Korea plans to launch its fourth military reconnaissance satellite from a U.S. space base this week, the Ministry of National Defense said, as the country seeks to better monitor North Korean threats with independent surveillance capabilities.

2025-04-21