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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Mattis vows to deploy THAAD ‘without a hitch’
US Defense Secretary James Mattis on Thursday reaffirmed plans to deploy its advanced missile defense system in South Korea this year “without a hitch,” singling out North Korea’s nuclear and missile program as a top priority for the new Donald Trump administration. Acting President and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn (Right) shakes hands with U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis at the Government Building in Seoul on Feb. 2, 2017. Mattis began his two-day visit to South Korea in his first oversea
Feb. 2, 2017
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Mattis departs for Korea on first overseas trip aimed at reaffirming alliance
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis departed for South Korea on Wednesday in his highly symbolic first overseas trip designed to underscore the US security commitment to the Asian ally in the face of a saber-rattling North Korea.The trip, which also includes a stop in Japan later this week, comes as tensions are running high on the Korean Peninsula after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said the country is close to test-firing an intercontinental ballistic missile apparently capable of reaching the U
Feb. 2, 2017
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Navy deploys Wildcat choppers amid N. Korea submarine threats
Two 'Wildcat' maritime helicopters stood ready to take off from the deck of the amphibious landing ship Dokdo, with a third one on standby on a frigate in a naval drill in South Korea's southern sea off Geoje Island on Wednesday morning.With scores of reporters watching from the 14,000-ton amphibious ship's bridge, the three AW-159 Wildcat choppers flew one by one to show how they work together with frigates or maritime patrol aircraft to detect and attack enemy submarines.During the drill, an A
Feb. 2, 2017
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JCS chief calls for stationing of US strategic assets
South Korea’s military chief on Wednesday called for US strategic assets to be stationed here, saying the two allies needed to take “strong measures” against North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. During a 20-minute phone call, Lee Sun-jin, chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, made a request to his US counterpart, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford that Washington deploy strategic assets, including nuclear-capable bombers and aircraft carriers, on the Korean Peninsula this year. “
Feb. 1, 2017
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US Air Force to deploy F-16 fighter jets to Korea this month
The United States plans to deploy 12 F-16 fighter planes to South Korea this month, the US Pacific Air Forces Command said Wednesday, Washington's first deployment of military assets since the inauguration of US President Donald Trump."Approximately 200 airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 119th Fighter Squadron from Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, are set to deploy in February to Osan Air Base" in South Korea, the command said on its website.The US Pacific Air Forces
Feb. 1, 2017
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Korea, US military chiefs vow strong deterrence to counter NK threats
The military chiefs of South Korea and the United States on Wednesday reaffirmed the two countries' commitment to forming a strong joint defense posture against North Korea's provocations, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.Gen. Lee Sun-jin, the chairman of the JCS, stressed the need to strengthen deterrence against North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats during his phone talks with his US counterpart Gen. Joseph Dunford, the military said."They determined that an acute security
Feb. 1, 2017
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Allies’ defense chiefs reaffirm THAAD deployment as planned
The defense chiefs of South Korea and the US on Tuesday agreed to deploy an advanced US missile defense system this year as planned, despite persistent objections from China and rising political uncertainties here. During a 30-minute phone call, Defense Minister Han Min-koo and his US counterpart James Mattis also pledged an “overwhelming response” should North Korea commit a long-range missile test in line with leader Kim Jong-un’s New Year’s speech.The conversation came three days ahead of the
Jan. 31, 2017
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Outgoing Constitutional Court chief insists on early ruling on Park impeachment
The outgoing chief of the Constitutional Court insisted Tuesday that the impeachment trial of President Park Geun-hye should end as soon as possible in line with the wishes of the people.Park Han-chul made the remark during his retirement ceremony, ending a six-year term as a member of the nine-member bench, just days after he first raised the need to deliver a ruling by March 13, the retirement date of fellow Justice Lee Jung-mi. He voiced concern at the time that an additional vacancy on the b
Jan. 31, 2017
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Defense chiefs of Korea, US reaffirm THAAD deployment this year
Defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States on Tuesday reaffirmed the planned deployment of an advanced missile defense system this year to counter growing threats from North Korea.Defense Minister Han Min-koo and US Defense Secretary James Mattis talked over the phone to confirm that the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will be placed in South Korea this year as scheduled and the allies will maintain full readiness to counter any aggression by the North, the Ministry of Nation
Jan. 31, 2017
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Korea's JCS to lead Key Resolve exercise in March
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff will lead a combined military exercise with the US from a new command center in March amid growing threats from North Korea, military officials said Monday. "During the upcoming Key Resolve exercise, Seoul's JCS will be responsible for exercise planning and control, operation of opposing forces, and after-drill meetings," an official at the defense ministry said. The exercise's command center will be set up in an underground bunker of South Korea's Capital Def
Jan. 30, 2017
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Korea completes deployment of 36 upgraded Apache choppers
South Korea completed the deployment of the latest upgraded model of Apache helicopters, a military official said Friday.The country had signed a $1.6 billion contract with the US in 2013 to buy 36 AH-64Es, an upgraded model of the AH-64D Longbow.An Apache helicopter (Yonhap)The AH-64E is a heavily armed helicopter featuring more powerful, fuel-efficient engines and enhanced rotor blades. It has improved aircraft handling compared to older models with superior performance and agility at higher a
Jan. 27, 2017
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Defense ministry rules out bringing major changes to conscription
South Korea's defense ministry said Friday the pledges made by presidential hopefuls to reduce the mandatory service period in the military and abolishing the conscription system lack viability.As South Korea is still technically at war with the North, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 35 must serve in the military for about two years under the existing system.Moon Jae-in, a potential candidate from the main opposition, has been claiming the service period should be reduced, while G
Jan. 27, 2017
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Seoul, Washington plan to hold defense ministers’ talk next month
South Korea and the Unites States’ defense chiefs are seeking to hold their first bilateral meeting in Seoul next month since the inauguration of new US president Donald Trump, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday. The ministry said it is working with Washington on a meeting between Defense Minister Han Min-koo and US Defense Secretary James Mattis, who is considering a visit to Japan and South Korea early next month, according to reports by Japanese media outlets citing US officials.“We are
Jan. 25, 2017
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Korea, US seek defense ministers' talks in Seoul next month
South Korea and the United States are arranging their first defense ministers' talks in Seoul next month since the inauguration of Donald Trump, the defense ministry said Wednesday, US Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly plans to visit Japan and South Korea in his first overseas trip after he was named to head the Pentagon."We are in talks with our US counterparts to hold the defense ministers' meeting early next month in Seoul. We are fine-tuning the detailed schedule," a ministry officia
Jan. 25, 2017
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Acting president calls on Army recruits to buttress security through intensive training
South Korea's Acting President and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Tuesday called on Army recruits to ensure their combat readiness through intensive physical and mental training, amid growing military threats from North Korea.During his visit to the Korea Army Training Center in Nonsan, 213 kilometers south of Seoul, Hwang also ordered military instructors to lead efforts to improve barrack culture, which has frequently drawn flak for being too rigid and, in some cases, abusive.Acting President
Jan. 24, 2017
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Korea, US air forces conduct joint pilot-rescue drill
The air forces of South Korea and the United States are conducting a two-week joint military drill to hone their skills on rescuing downed pilots in enemy territory, the military said Tuesday.The biannual drill comes amid growing threats from North Korea. In his New Year's address, leader Kim Jong-un said the North had entered the final stage of preparations to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US mainland. Some 130 Korean pararescuemen and 250 of their US
Jan. 24, 2017
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S. Korea to bolster detection capabilities against N. Korean WMDs
South Korea will bolster its detection and surveillance capabilities this year to better counter North Korea's weapons of mass destruction, the defense ministry said Tuesday. In 2017, the military is planning to deploy 10 new weapons systems to more effectively deal with threats posed by Pyongyang's nuclear and other unconventional weapons, the Ministry of National Defense said in a statement. The new systems include chemical, biological and radiologicalreconnaissance vehicles, the towed array s
Jan. 24, 2017
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[Graphic News] US forces in South Korea
Jan. 23, 2017
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New type of cyberattacks to rise in 2017: report
New types of cyberattacks linked to Internet of Things devices against key government agencies and social infrastructure-related facilities are likely to increase this year, a report showed Monday.According to the report by the state-run Korea Internet & Security Agency, a series of so-called distributed denial of service attacks on infrastructure systems through IoT-enabled devices may occur just ahead of a presidential race in the country.The agency said the DDoS attacks may occur with the ai
Jan. 23, 2017
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'US could have a surprise deal with NK'
US President Donald Trump could strike a surprise deal with North Korea over its nuclear program, while adopting a more hawkish policy toward China, Pyongyang’s main ally, said Park Hwee-rhak, the dean of the graduate school of politics and leadership at Kookmin University.The most concerning situation, he said, is that Washington might acknowledge Pyongyang’s current nuclear capability in exchange for getting the reclusive regime to agree to stop building nukes capable of hitting the US con
Jan. 22, 2017