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S. Korea, US to hold summertime exercise for OPCON transfer test, readiness: ministry

Jul 28, 2020

South Korea and the United States plan to use an upcoming combined exercise to better prepare for Seoul to regain wartime operational control of its forces from Washington and to maintain their joint...
12 more USFK-affiliated Americans test positive for new coronavirus

Jul 27, 2020

Seven more American service members and five dependents tested positive for the new coronavirus upon arrival in South Korea, the US Forces Korea said Monday. Five service personnel and three family ...
Army's UH-1H choppers retired after 52 years of service

Jul 27, 2020

The Army's decades-old fleet of UH-1H helicopters are being retired this week, with South Korea's homegrown multi-role chopper Surion replacing them, the military said Monday. The Army held a retire...
Hanwha ships prototype fighting vehicles to Australia in W5tr Redback deal

Jul 26, 2020

“There is no doubt that the Redback goes beyond the level of defense capabilities the Australian Army had originally requested,” the official said. The official also said the vehicle -- equipped wit...
Hanwha Defense to send prototypes of new armored vehicle to Australia

Jul 26, 2020

CHANGWON -- Hanwha Defense Co., a South Korean defense manufacturer, said Sunday it will deliver the prototypes of its newly developed armored vehicle to Australia as part of its bid for Canberra's $...
S. Korea, US to stage scaled-down summertime combined exercise next month: sources

Jul 26, 2020

South Korea and the United States have agreed to stage a major combined exercise next month in a scaled-back manner, rather than cancelling it, amid the continued spread of the new coronavirus, sourc...
US Senate passes bill restricting troop drawdown in S. Korea

Jul 24, 2020

WASHINGTON -- The US Senate has passed its version of a defense policy bill that contains restrictions against the drawdown of troops in South Korea. The Senate voted 86-14 in favor of the National ...
Four soldiers in Pocheon test positive for coronavirus

Jul 24, 2020

Four more soldiers at front-line units tested positive for the new coronavirus following a cluster infection reported on a nearby base, the defense ministry said Friday, raising concerns over further...
Biegun says he would support 'substantial' troop presence if S. Korea, US can agree on cost-sharing

Jul 23, 2020

WASHINGTON -- US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said Wednesday that he would support a "substantial" US troop presence in South Korea if the two countries can agree on the issues of cost-sh...
[News Focus] Criminalized for decades, conscientious objectors to begin alternative service

Jul 22, 2020

“There should be no reason other than conscience itself when opting for the civilian service, to attract those who are qualified and to prevent the system from abuse. A lengthened tenure ensures it,”...
Esper says no troop removal in Korea, leaves room for change

Jul 22, 2020

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday he has issued “no orders to withdraw forces in the Korean Peninsula,” but left the door open, saying the Pentagon seeks to optimize US forces through troo...
At least 13 Army soldiers infected with coronavirus at front-line unit

Jul 22, 2020

At least 13 Army soldiers have tested positive for the new coronavirus at a front-line unit, officials said Wednesday, forcing all other members of the 220-strong unit to go into quarantine amid conc...
Esper says he has issued no orders to withdraw forces from S. Korea

Jul 21, 2020

WASHINGTON -- US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday he has issued no orders to withdraw troops from South Korea but will continue to look at adjustments to deployments worldwide. Esper's rema...
S. Korea, Japan take part in anti-piracy multilateral drill in waters off Somalia

Jul 21, 2020

South Korea and Japan took part in a multilateral anti-piracy drill in waters off Somalia last week, officials said Tuesday, a rare joint military event amid soured bilateral relations. The regular ...
S. Korea launches first military communication satellite

Jul 21, 2020

South Korea successfully launched its first military communication satellite into space Monday, US time, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration said Tuesday. On the Falcon 9 rocket develope...