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China repeats opposition to U.S. missile shield in S. Korea
A senior Chinese diplomat has repeated his country's opposition to the possible deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in South Korea.South Korea and the U.S. have begun formal talks on the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery in South Korea after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test and test-launched a long-range rocket earlier this year. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong expressed "firm opposition" to the possible deployment of a TH
May 14, 2016
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USFK chief says he expects dialogue with North on armistice
The new commander of the United States military forces in South Korea said Thursday he expects resumption of talks and coordination with North Korea during his first visit to the frontline region separating the two sides.The Joint Security Area (JSA), the inter-Korean truce village where South and North Korean soldiers are standing face-to-face, was the choice for Gen. Vincent Brooks' first field inspection as the top commander of the 28,000-strong U.S. Forces Korea. "Each time I come back (her
May 12, 2016
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Military to procure 100 more K-2 tanks
The South Korean military said Thursday it plans to produce 300 K2 Black Panther tanks for deployment in the frontlines, up from the initial plan of 200. Moon Sang-kyun, spokesman for the Defense Ministry, said in a press briefing that the deployment will commence this year with 100 K2 tanks.“Military officials have raised the need (for the tanks) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff decided (to increase the number) after considering several technological and environmental changes,” said a JCS official
May 12, 2016
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Seoul keeping close tabs on Pyongyang nuke test site
South Korea is carefully monitoring North Korea's nuclear test site to detect any signs of an imminent provocation, the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday, reiterating that Pyongyang remains "ready" to detonate another atomic device at any time. "Our stance (that the North can conduct a nuclear test at any time) remains unchanged," ministry spokesman Moon Sang-gyun during a regular press briefing. "(The North) has completed preparations (for a test) at the Punggye-ri test site. We are co
May 12, 2016
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Seoul pushes to deploy 100 more K2 tanks against Pyongyang
South Korea's military is pushing to field some 100 additional units of the locally built K2 Black Panther tanks to strengthen frontline defense against North Korea, a military official said Thursday."The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) submitted the request citing the need for 100 or so more K2 tanks in October and the Ministry of National Defense is carrying out a verification of the demand," the military official said. K2 is the South Korean Army's main battle tank (MBT) and has been produced sin
May 12, 2016
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Air Force to use Korean aircrafts in pilot training
South Korea’s Air Force has commenced its deployment of indigenous KT-100 trainer jets for its introductory pilot training course, officials said Wednesday.According to the officials, the Air Force received the first two KT-100 models from their developer the Korea Aerospace Industries on April 19, and has deployed them for use. KAI conducted the first test-flights of the KT-100 last October.KT-100 trainer jet /Air ForceA total of 20 KT-100 jets will be deployed until December, and they will be
May 11, 2016
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Air Force ready to operate locally built planes to train pilots
South Korea's Air Force said Wednesday that it has completed all necessary preparations to use locally built planes for its future pilots, a move that can improve flight training and cut costs. The Air Force Academy rolled out the KT-100 basic trainer at a ceremony held in Cheongju, 137 kilometers southeast of Seoul.The Air Force said the low-wing KT-100 will take over the duty of training cadets from the Russian built T-103.The KT-100 single-prop plane is produced by the country's sole aircraft
May 11, 2016
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S. Korea to host multinational submarine rescue drill
South Korea and five other countries including the U.S. and Japan will hold a joint submarine rescue drill later in the month, Navy officials said Tuesday.The “Pacific Reach 2016” drill, which will take place from May 25 to June 3 in the South Sea, is held once every three years and simulates a situation in which a submarine requires a search and rescue operation.The six participating countries -- which include Australia, Singapore and Malaysia -- will take part with their crew and equipment, in
May 10, 2016
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Investigation underway over cracks seen in several indigenous choppers
The South Korean military opened an investigation into the indigenously developed military helicopter Surion after some of the fleet had cracked windshields and other cracking problems, the defense procurement agency said Monday."Some of the (locally operational) 40 or so Surions have shown problems on their airframes," Kim Si-cheol, spokesman at the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), said in a press briefing earlier in the day.Currently, the DAPA is consulting the chopper's prod
May 9, 2016
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Seoul ups defense after N.K. reaffirms nuclear ambitions
With North Korea moving to adopt new ruling party rules to declare itself a “nuclear-armed state,” the South Korean government has stepped up defense against the North, saying that it will “never be recognized as one.”North Korean ruling party’s central committee has officially adopted its two-track pursuit of nuclear and economic goals and reaffirmed its leader Kim Jong-un’s control, the state media reported Monday.According to observers, the North is expected to conclude its four-day Working P
May 9, 2016
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N. Korean buoys near NLL washed away
Some 10 buoys that North Korea installed last year to apparently identify the western inter-Korean sea border were washed away, a government source said Sunday, amid constant concerns that the communist state would violate the maritime boundary.There are no signs yet of the North trying to reinstall the buoys -- with a diameter of less than 1 meter each - after it put in place a monitoring device on a deserted island some 12 kilometers northeast of the South Korean border island of Yeonpyeong, t
May 8, 2016
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Obese Army officers to be disadvantaged in promotions
The South Korean Army said Thursday that overweight officers will be subject to disadvantages in promotions starting this year, as part of efforts to stress physical fitness and increase combat power.Under the new system, all Army officers whose body mass index exceeds 30 will receive negative marks and the results will be reflected in screenings for promotions.BMI is defined as a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of his or her height in meters. A BMI greater than 30 is regarded
May 5, 2016
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Korea, Australia discuss cooperation on defense supplies
South Korea and Australia agreed Wednesday to enhance bilateral collaboration in military supplies and armament maintenance during talks in Canberra, the defense ministry here said.The agreement was reached during annual bilateral talks in the Australian capital earlier in the day, according to the Ministry of National Defense.The two sides also concurred on the need to establish a joint working group to share results of their innovation measures on the defense supply sector and to expand cooper
May 4, 2016
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Korea, U.S. to hold high-level defense talks in Washington next week
South Korea and the United States plan to hold an annual high-level defense meeting in Washington next week to build up their deterrence plan against North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threats, the Ministry of National Defense here said Wednesday.The two-day Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue will kick off on Monday and bring together South Korea's Defense Deputy Minister for policy Yoo Jeh-seung and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense David Shear, along with Abraham Denmark, deputy a
May 4, 2016
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Korea, U.S. discuss joint anti-terrorism measures
South Korea and the United States discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in disaster control and anti-terrorism efforts amid a spike in worldwide safety concerns, the government said Wednesday.Seoul said Minister of Public Safety and Security Park In-yong met Reginald Brothers, undersecretary for science and technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and discussed follow-up measures to an agreement reached in March.The two sides concurred during a weeklong disaster and security ma
May 4, 2016
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S. Korea to concentrate on military buildup against N. Korea's nuke, missile threats
South Korea's future military buildup will focus on countering North Korea's asymmetric military power, a shift from the current conventional warfare-focused armament, Defense Minister Han Min-koo said Wednesday.The military "will have a paradigm shift in a way that military armament against North Korean asymmetric threats such as nuclear weapons and missiles is secured foremost," Han said in a lecture given at a forum held by cable news broadcasting station Channel A.South Korea has so far focu
May 4, 2016
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PM urges readiness against N. Korea's possible provocations
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Tuesday urged the military to beef up readiness against possible North Korean provocations amid speculation that the regime could carry out another nuclear test later this week."The military should thoroughly be ready for any kind of North Korean provocation to ensure the safety of the people," Hwang said during a Cabinet meeting in Seoul.The remarks come as the North may opt to detonate its fifth nuclear weapon or launch a missile ahead of the country's rare ruli
May 3, 2016
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Korea, U.S. in joint initiative for AI-based cybersecurity
South Korea and the United States have teamed up to develop advanced technology using artificial intelligence to counter cyber threats, a ministry said Monday.The allies reached the deal when Reginald Brothers, under secretary for science and technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, visited here, according to the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning.The two sides "intend to explore areas of mutual value and benefit, which may lead to joint activities aimed at enhancing ope
May 2, 2016
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Biggest-ever Korea-U.S. military drills draw to close amid high tension
South Korea and the United States are set to end their two monthlong joint military exercises this week, but tensions are expected to go up further as North Korea is seen as preparing for another nuclear test, officials said Friday."The Foal Eagle exercise will officially wrap up its schedule tomorrow although its outdoor training programs are all to end today," a military official said. The last day of the exercise on Saturday will be assigned to breaking up camps and withdrawing assembled mili
April 29, 2016
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[NEWS FOCUS] How will next U.S. president affect Seoul-Washington alliance?
Donald Trump, the flamboyant Republican front-runner for the 2016 U.S. presidential election, reaffirmed his claim that the America’s allies are not shouldering what he viewed as a “fair share” of the costs for U.S. military support.The prominent candidate’s remarks raised speculation in South Korea about the possible changes that the new U.S. administration may bring after November’s elections. Donald Trump (AFP)Democrat Hilary Clinton and Trump appear all but certain to clinch their spots as
April 28, 2016