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S. Korea, China postpone this year's repatriation of Chinese troop remains due to coronavirusMay 16, 2020South Korea is discussing with China when to repatriate remains of Chinese troops killed during the 1950-53 Korean War as a planned repatriation event set for this spring was canceled due to the cor... -
Cheong Wa Dae admits discussion on 'media policy' with military officials over N. Korea's response to drillsMay 15, 2020Cheong Wa Dae confirmed Friday it convened a meeting with military officials in charge of public relations with regard to North Korea's strong criticism of South Korea's recent border island drills. ... -
Military vows thorough arms inspection after gun malfunctioning during DMZ shootingMay 15, 2020All small firearms at South Korea's border guard posts have been newly inspected, but no problems have been found, an official said Friday, following revelations that the response to the North's rece... -
S. Korea discovers more apparent Korean War remains in DMZMay 14, 2020South Korea discovered 11 bone fragments, believed to be from soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border with North Korea, the defense ministry said ... -
Suspicious package found at USFK's Yongsan Garrison turns out to be hair grooming kitMay 14, 2020A suspicious package found at the post office of the Yongsan base of US Forces Korea on Thursday turned out to be a hair grooming kit, a USFK official said. Earlier in the day, the US military close... -
Military reports no new coronavirus cases amid concerns over Itaewon infectionsMay 14, 2020No new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported among military personnel Thursday, but authorities remain on alert as trainees who recently visited entertainment facilities in Seoul's Itaewon dis... -
Suspicious package found at USFK's Yongsan Garrison turns out to be hair grooming kitMay 14, 2020A suspicious package found at the post office of the Yongsan base of US Forces Korea on Thursday turned out to be a hair grooming kit, a USFK official said. The US military closed part of the garris... -
S. Korean, Chinese defense chiefs vow enhanced cooperation in defense ties, virus responseMay 13, 2020The defense chiefs of South Korea and China held phone talks Wednesday and vowed to boost their defense exchanges and enhance cooperation against the coronavirus, Seoul's defense ministry said. Duri... -
Military reports 3 more COVID-19 cases linked to ItaewonMay 13, 2020South Korea’s military on Wednesday reported three more COVID-19 infections linked to a cluster that recently emerged in the Itaewon neighborhood, Seoul, bringing the tally to 11. The three soldiers ... -
Military looking into engine malfunction detected in patrol boatsMay 13, 2020An investigation is under way to determine what caused the same engine problem with four of South Korea's recently upgraded high-speed patrol boats deployed to guard the sea border with North Korea a... -
Reduced S. Korea-US military drills impact readiness: ex-USFK commanderMay 13, 2020WASHINGTON -- Scaling down combined military exercises between South Korea and the United States does have an impact on readiness, a former commander of US Forces Korea said Tuesday. Ret. Gen. Walte... -
USFK soldier tests positive for coronavirus; total infections at 28May 12, 2020A US soldier tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday, a day after arriving in South Korea, the US Forces Korea said, bringing the total number of infections among its population to 28. He arrive... -
South Korea to begin sending rotational troops to South Sudan this monthMay 12, 2020South Korea plans to send rotational peacekeeping troops to South Sudan starting this month, after months of delay due to the coronavirus, the defense ministry said Tuesday. A fresh batch of troops ... -
Trump names new deputy commander of USFKMay 12, 2020WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump has named a new deputy commander for US Forces Korea, with the rank of lieutenant general, the Pentagon announced Monday. Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott L. Pleus w... -
One more Army officer tests positive for coronavirus linked to Itaewon club caseMay 12, 2020An Army officer has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the military's eighth case linked to clubs in Seoul's Itaewon district, while most other military personnel suspected of links to Ita...
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