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Intelligence looking into NK’s submarine missile launch: report

North KoreaSept 11, 2020

South Korean and US intelligence are closely looking into the possibility of North Korea test-firing a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a military parade in October and showcasing a new...
NK may be preparing to launch submarine missile: CSIS

North KoreaSept 10, 2020

Satellite images suggest North Korea may be preparing to launch a submarine-launched ballistic missile at its Sinpo South Shipyard along its east coast, a US think tank said Wednesday. “Activity rem...
Full scale S. Korea-US drills not in near sight: US Army chief

DefenseSept 9, 2020

US Army chief Gen. James McConville said Tuesday he does not see South Korea and the United States returning soon to their full-scale joint military exercises, amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We thi...
North Korea ready to produce newest weapons: report

North KoreaSept 8, 2020

North Korea’s program to develop new strategic weapons is nearing the production stage, a Seoul-based North Korea watcher warned Friday, calling for swift action from the international community to c...
Pastor detained after bail revoked over terms violation

Social affairsSept 7, 2020

A South Korean pastor who leads a church at the center of an explosive coronavirus resurgence was detained again on Monday after the court accepted prosecutors’ motion to revoke his bail. Rev. Jun K...
Military trauma center to open early to treat COVID-19

DefenseSept 7, 2020

The South Korean military said Monday it was opening its trauma center early on Wednesday to help with coronavirus care amid a surge in the number of critically ill COVID-19 patients here. The center...
COVID-19 care costs W50m, 457 personnel per patient: official

Social affairsSept 6, 2020

The amount of money spent on a single coronavirus patient -- from the pre-diagnosis stage through recovery -- is close to 48 million won ($40,100), the southwestern city of Gwangju revealed. Detecti...
Virtual reality tour of N. Korea to be unveiled

North KoreaSept 6, 2020

The Unification Ministry is working with the Korean Red Cross to roll out a virtual reality tour of North Korea for families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War, the ministry said Sunday. “The proje...
North’s Kim again inspects typhoon-hit area, vows swift recovery

North KoreaSept 6, 2020

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Saturday toured a province hit by Typhoon Maysak after convening a meeting there where he discussed countermeasures and replaced the provincial party committee chai...
[Newsmaker] Hanwha named preferred bidder for W1tr Australia artillery project

DefenseSept 3, 2020

South Korean defense firm Hanwha Defense was named the preferred bidder for an artillery project worth about 1 trillion won ($842 million) in Australia, which involves building self-propelled K9 howi...
Military doctors to be dispatched to treat COVID-19

DefenseSept 2, 2020

South Korean military doctors will be dispatched to understaffed civilian health facilities to help treat coronavirus patients, as trainee doctors continue their strike amid a surge in the number of ...
S. Korea seeks biggest defense budget at W53tr

DefenseSept 1, 2020

The Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday that it was seeking a 5 percent increase in its budget for next year, with most of the total 52.9 trillion won ($44.7 billion) linked to personnel traini...
Air Force chief tapped to head Joint Chiefs of Staff

DefenseAug 31, 2020

Air Force chief Won In-choul was named to lead the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Ministry of National Defense said Monday. “He is an operations expert with initiative to power through defense...
Kim Jong-un did not delegate power: Ex-US commander

North KoreaAug 31, 2020

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has not passed down his key posts and that means Kim has not delegated power, retired Gen. Vincent Brooks, who was commander of the 28,500-strong United States Forces ...
Army chief named to lead Defense Ministry

DefenseAug 28, 2020

Army chief Gen. Suh Wook was tapped to head the Ministry of National Defense, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday at a briefing. “He is experienced in field operations and strategy and has as well exceptional...