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S. Korea, Japan launch military intelligence sharing under trilateral deal with U.S.
South Korea and Japan have begun sharing military intelligence on North Korea under a trilateral agreement with the United States, a U.S. defense official said Wednesday.In December, the three countries signed a memorandum of understanding that calls for voluntary sharing of military secrets on North Korea's nuclear and missile programs between the three countries. The deal paved the way for Seoul and Tokyo to share such intelligence via the U.S. after the two countries failed to strike a bilate
June 25, 2015
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Peace regime tall order for Koreas
Sixty-five years after the outbreak of the Korean War, the two Koreas face the daunting task that the armed conflict left behind ― replacing the current “armistice regime” with a permanent peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. In the 1990s and 2000s, Seoul and Pyongyang moved to lay the groundwork for the peace system, but their efforts failed due to the communist state’s nuclear ambitions, along with the two sides’ political distrust and ideological division.Experts say that the two Koreas shou
June 24, 2015
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Koreas face tough task to build peace regime
Experts call on both Koreas to strive harder to restore trust and cooperationSixty-five years after the outbreak of the Korean War, the two Koreas face the daunting task that the armed conflict has left behind -- replacing the current “armistice regime” with a permanent peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.In the 1990s and 2000s, Seoul and Pyongyang moved to lay the groundwork for the peace system, but their efforts failed due to the communist state’s nuclear ambitions, and the two sides’ politi
June 24, 2015
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S. Korea, Japan to boost defense ties this year
On the back of new momentum for thawing ties, South Korea and Japan are to expedite exchanges and cooperation in defense fields, Defense Ministry officials said Wednesday.Such moves come after the leaders of the neighboring countries called for progress earlier this week in bilateral relations long weighed down by history issues."Working-level talks for policy coordination between officials of the defense ministries are planned this fall," an official said."The planned meeting is meant to assess
June 24, 2015
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U.S. nuke submarine visits S. Korea
The U.S. nuclear-powered submarine USS Michigan made a port call Tuesday in South Korea's southeastern port city of Busan to conduct diverse missions and showcase its latest capabilities, the group in charge of its operation said.The 18,000-ton submarine, one of the world's largest, arrived at a Busan base with some 165 crew members to "conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet," the U.S. Navy's Submarine Group Seven said in a release.The submari
June 23, 2015
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U.S. strategic commander vows strong deterrence against N. Korea
The U.S. strategic commander reaffirmed his commitment Tuesday to strong deterrence against potential threats by North Korea.Adm. Cecil Haney, who leads the U.S. Strategic Command, made the remarks while in Seoul for a four-day trip starting Sunday at a time when tensions remain heightened on the Korean Peninsula over North Korea's continued provocative actions.Haney's trip here is part of his visit to the Asia-Pacific region, which also includes stops in Hawaii, Japan and Alaska.The visit to So
June 23, 2015
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S. Korea's trade dependence on Japan drops to lowest in decades
South Korea's trade dependence on Japan has dropped to the lowest level in decades, apparently affected by their worsening diplomatic ties and the global economic slowdown, a report showed Thursday.According to the report by the Korea International Trade Association, South Korea's trade with Japan during the January-May period of this year accounted for 7.6 percent of its total volume of imports and exports.The ratio is the lowest since both countries normalized diplomatic relations in 1965 when
June 18, 2015
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Military seeks 7.2% budget hike
The Defense Ministry is seeking a 7.2 percent increase in its budget for next year to beef up its capabilities to counter North Korea’s growing threats and improve the military service environment. The ministry said Wednesday it requested the Finance Ministry to set aside 40.14 trillion won ($36.2 billion) for 2016. Nearly 70 percent of the proposed budget, or 27.76 trillion won, is allocated to raise the salary for enlistees, newly provide them with child support and enhance the living environm
June 17, 2015
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Allies’ chaplains stage first joint drills
Army chaplains of South Korea and the United States staged their first-ever joint drills in Seoul on Tuesday as part of the allies’ efforts to cultivate the officers’ roles during wartime, military officials said.Some 100 Catholic priests, pastors and Buddhist monks in the two countries’ militaries, as well as medics and interpreter officers, are taking part in the three-day field training exercise at the Special Warfare Command, according to the South Korean Army. The chaplains provide spiritua
June 16, 2015
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Minister Han tours military hospital for MERS
Defense Minister Han Min-koo visited a military medical center Sunday for MERS patients to help soothe the growing concerns over the disease that has claimed 14 lives in the country over the past weeks.Han arrived at the medical center at the Osan air base in Osan, Gyeonggi Province, 55 kilometers south of Seoul, early in the morning, the Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding Han asked the medics to be fully prepared for any additional breakouts of the disease among servicemembers.No conf
June 14, 2015
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Two F-16 fighters make emergency landing over technical flaws
Two U.S. fighter jets made an emergency landing at a South Korean air base after suspected problems with their fuselage, military officers said Friday. The F-16 jets landed at Wonju Air Base in Gangwon Province, 132 kilometers south of Seoul, on Thursday while taking part in a shooting training session at a range in the nearby mountain of Taebaek, they said. "Upon detecting signs of problems with the bodies of the planes, the pilots, affiliated with the U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing in the
June 12, 2015
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Obama approves nuclear cooperation deal with S. Korea
U.S. President Barack Obama approved a civilian nuclear energy cooperation deal with South Korea on Thursday, saying it will promote the "common defense and security." In April, the two countries initialed the revision to their 1974 nuclear cooperation pact after more than four years of negotiations to reconcile Seoul's demand for the right to reprocess spent nuclear fuel and enrich uranium with Washington's concerns about proliferation. The new deal still bans Seoul from reprocessing and enr
June 12, 2015
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U.S. approves proposed sale of Aegis combat systems to S. Korea
The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed sale to South Korea of Aegis combat systems that will be used to arm the country's next-generation destroyers. South Korea has asked to buy 3 Aegis Shipboard Combat Systems, associated equipment, parts and logistical support and the State Department approved the proposed sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. The total estimated cost is $1.91 billion, it said. "The Aegis Combat System will provide enhanced capabilities on the ROK'
June 12, 2015
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[Photo News] For Better Korea-U.S. Alliance
FOR BETTER KOREA-U.S. ALLIANCE - Federation of Korean Industries chairman Huh Chang-soo (right), who also leads GS Group, poses with Maj. Gen. Theodore D. Martin, commanding general of the U.S. army 2nd infantry division, stationed in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, after receiving a souvenir from him. The business tycoon visited the army base on Tuesday to express his gratitude for the contributions of the U.S. Army to the local economy for the past five decades. FKI
June 10, 2015
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Ex-Navy officer jailed for corruption
A Seoul appellate court has upheld the guilty verdict of a former naval officer who was convicted of bribery tied to a faulty rescue and salvage ship that failed to save lives during a deadly ferry sinking last year. The former Navy lieutenant, identified only by his family name Jeong, was found guilty of receiving 308 million won ($275,000) between 2010 and 2012 from a parts supplier he helped win contracts to provide mooring equipment for the nation's first rescue and salvage ship, the Tongye
June 10, 2015
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Army colonel jailed for bribery
An Army colonel was sentenced to a two-year jail term Tuesday for receiving bribes in exchange for helping former and active-duty officers find employment, the Ministry of National Defense said. The colonel, surnamed Song, was convicted of accepting kickbacks from some seven active-duty service personnel or reservists who asked him for job placement at defense companies over the past three years, according to the ministry in a release. Song was arrested in January on charges of taking an unide
June 9, 2015
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Seoul seeks to bolster drone use in air defense zone
South Korea is seeking to facilitate the use of drones and other military tools to better monitor and guard its air defense identification zone amid a rise of unreported entries of foreign airplanes. The Defense Ministry said Monday it has proposed an amendment to the military aircraft operation act to shore up “defects” in its ADIZ management and lay the legal foundation for the use of drones. In 2013, the country announced its new ADIZ that stretches further south to include its submerged rock
June 8, 2015
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Defense Ministry begins checking visitors for fever
The Defense Ministry began examining visitors for any signs of fever Monday as concerns spike over the Middle East respiratory syndrome outbreak in Korea. All commuters were required to measure their temperature on their forehead before entering the ministry building either on foot or by vehicle. As of 11:00 a.m., no one has been found to be a possible MERS patient, a ministry official said. According to officials, the ministry was the first state agency to carry out such a test. Other instituti
June 8, 2015
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Ranking Navy officer arrested in corruption scandal
A senior South Korean Navy official was arrested Friday in a widening probe into alleged corruption in connection with the country's arms procurement projects.A military court issued an arrest warrant for the officer with the rank of rear admiral, only identified by his family name Park.He is charged with pressing his subordinates in 2012 to doctor a report on the operational capability of the AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat, a multi-mission maritime helicopter.It participated in South Korea's nava
June 6, 2015
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U.S. wants to deploy THAAD to S. Korea mainly to protect itself: Armitage
The main purpose of U.S. efforts to deploy a THAAD missile defense unit to South Korea is to protect the U.S. mainland from North Korean missile threats, a former top American diplomat said Wednesday.Former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage made the remark during a security seminar on Korea, claiming that hosting a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery is a responsibility South Korea has as an ally of the United States."I think the United States has approached this incorrectly ...
June 4, 2015