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NSC voices 'strong concern' about N. Korea's projectile launch
South Korea's National Security Council expressed "strong concern" Tuesday about North Korea's latest launch of projectiles. The NSC standing committee convened an emergency videoconferencing sessio...
Sept 10, 2019
Govt. opens support center for potential military victims of humidifier disinfectants
The defense ministry said Monday it opened a support center for potential victims of controversial humidifier disinfectants blamed for a number of deaths, following revelations that the products were...
Sept 9, 2019
S. Korea mulling PR event to mark introduction of F-35s next month
South Korea is considering holding a PR event to mark the introduction of F-35A stealth fighters into the country as part of next month's Armed Forces Day ceremonies, officials said Saturday. South ...
Sept 7, 2019
USFK chief stresses strong Korea-US alliance amid speculations of rift
United States Forces Korea Commander Gen. Robert Abrams emphasized the importance of the two countries’ alliance on Thursday amid speculation of a possible rift following Seoul’s decision to end a mi...
Sept 5, 2019
Defense chief vows to work with patience on N. Korea, urges cooperation of neighboring countries
South Korea’s Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said Thursday the nation would continue to work with patience to build trust with North Korea for lasting peace, urging multilateral cooperation. Spea...
Defense chief vows strong military power to ensure peace
Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo pledged Thursday to build strong military capabilities to back the government's efforts to achieve peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and beyond. "Despite...
S. Korea opens annual int'l security forum to discuss 'challenges, vision for peace'
An annual international security forum hosted by South Korea's defense ministry kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday for discussions on situations on the Korean Peninsula and the surrounding region, as w...
Sept 4, 2019
US says it respects S. Korea's decision to expedite return of bases
The United States respects South Korea's decision to seek an early return of more than two dozen American military bases in the country and will work with its ally to get the bases returned "as exped...
US tests THAAD interception of missiles amid N. Korea’s launches
The United States successfully tested the capability of its anti-missile system, called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, to intercept medium-range ballistic missiles in an apparent move to keep N...
Sept 3, 2019
USFK commander to attend Seoul defense dialogue
US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Robert Abrams is set to attend a three-day annual multilateral security forum in Seoul that kicks off Wednesday, officials said Tuesday, dispelling concerns about South...
US also positive on prompt return of military bases in S. Korea: Seoul ministry
South Korea's push for a prompt return of American military bases in the country has long been discussed between the allies and the US is also positive on the move, the defense ministry said Tuesday,...
Navy holds int'l forum on maritime security cooperation
The Navy hosted an international security forum on Tuesday, with hundreds of experts and naval officers exploring ways to boost maritime cooperation in Asia and beyond. Around 300 government and mil...
Combined Forces Command to move to Pyeongtaek by 2021
South Korea and the US seek to relocate their Combined Forces Command headquarters by the end of 2021 from Seoul to Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, ahead of the envisioned transfer of wartime operatio...
Sept 1, 2019
USFK to close Yongsan Garrison within this year
The US Forces Korea will end all services at a major military base in the heart of Seoul within this year to prepare the return of the land to the South Korean government, military officials said Sat...
Aug 31, 2019
In NSC session, Cheong Wa Dae decides to seek early return of USFK bases
Cheong Wa Dae said Friday it will redouble efforts for the early return of more than two dozen US Forces Korea bases. It was briefing media on the results of a weekly meeting of the National Securit...
Aug 30, 2019