Most Popular
-
1
No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
-
2
Yoon rebuffs opposition's call for special probe into wife
-
3
Ador CEO's dismissal to be decided on last day of May
-
4
[Graphic News] Beer the most favored alcoholic drink by Koreans
-
5
Science Ministry expresses regret over Japan’s pressure on Naver
-
6
Haeundae Beach to become sand art museum in late May
-
7
Suzy, Park Bo-gum star in AI fantasy romance ‘Wonderland’
-
8
Medical professors set to take day off amid protracted walkouts by junior doctors
-
9
Hostilities get out of hand as YouTuber murders another outside courthouse
-
10
Dog goes on incredible journey to make it back home, 41 days after going missing
-
Defense minister inspects combat posture on Aegis ship
Defense Minister Han Min-koo on Saturday visited an Aegis-equipped destroyer tasked with immediately detecting North Korea's long-range rocket in case of a launch, his ministry said. Aboard the 7600-ton KDX-III destroyer Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, Han instructed the troops to maintain full combat posture with North Korea poised to launch what it claims to be a space vehicle. (Yonhap)Pyongyang informed U.N. agencies that it would send a satellite into orbit between Feb. 8-25. The minister noted that
Feb. 6, 2016
-
Journalist insists on nuclear armament of S. Korea, Japan for self defense
A right-wing South Korean journalist insisted on Friday that South Korea and Japan push for their own nuclear armament for protection from North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.In a contribution to the conservative Japanese daily Sankei Shimbun, Cho Gab-je said that the two countries should be nuclear-armed for legitimate self-defense as long as a neighboring enemy is armed with atomic bombs. Cho, former president of Monthly Chosun, said nuclear armament is a very natural option for the sove
Feb. 5, 2016
-
Korean, U.S. special forces conduct joint exercise
United States' special forces units have arrived in South Korea for a joint military drill with South Korean troops as the allies ramp up combined readiness on the prospect of North Korea's imminent long-range missile launch, the two countries' militaries said Thursday.The U.S. special operational forces, including those from the airborne 1st Special Forces Group and the 75th Ranger Regiment, came here to train with South Korea's Special Warfare Command and to increase joint special operations r
Feb. 4, 2016
-
Two Chinese military jets intruded into Korea's air defense
Two Chinese military planes recently entered the overlapping air defense identification zone of South Korea and China, prompting South Korea to ready a sortie of fighter jets, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday.The Chinese jets entered the zone near Jeju Island on Sunday and flew out of it after South Korea sent a warning message, according to JCS spokesman Jeon Ha-kyu."We took necessary surveillance and tactical measures adequately," he said.The ministry put fighter jets on standby in case
Feb. 2, 2016
-
Park orders Cabinet to strengthen security at Korea's main airport
President Park Geun-hye instructed Cabinet officials on Tuesday to beef up security at South Korea's main airport to ensure that safety breaches do not recur."Concerns have been raised about the security system in Incheon International Airport at a time when there is a growing terror threat," Park said in a Cabinet meeting, referring to a warning message found at the airport last week. The message, printed in Arabic on half an A4-size sheet of paper, read: "This is the last warning to you. God w
Feb. 2, 2016
-
Defense Ministry spokesman replaced
The Defense Ministry appointed Moon Sang-gyun, a retired one-star general with expertise in North Korean affairs, as its new spokesperson Monday.Moon, 54, replaced Kim Min-seok, a former defense analyst and journalist who had represented the agency for the last five years. His two-year term took effect immediately. Moon Sang-gyun (Yonhap)Having led the inter-Korean military talks in 2010-11, Moon is a specialist in North Korea policy and negotiations, the ministry said. “I feel immense responsi
Feb. 1, 2016
-
[NEWS FOCUS] Why is China so worried about THAAD?
China’s persistent opposition to the U.S.’ potential deployment of an advanced missile defense asset to the Korean Peninsula is triggering questions as to why it is so worried about the system targeting North Korea .Though the U.S. underscores the defensive nature of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system, China appears to believe the system could be used to limit its evolving offensive capabilities and hinder its efforts to project power farther into the Pacific. U.S. Secretary of State
Feb. 1, 2016
-
Ruling party chief calls for deployment of THAAD
The ruling party chief said Monday that South Korea should push for the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system, citing the threats posed by North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.Kim Moo-sung, chairman of the ruling Saenuri Party said, it's high time for South Korea to have a forward-looking and aggressive stance on the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery."We should not passively react to North Korea's nuclear issue," Kim said in a meeting with party of
Feb. 1, 2016
-
Korea awards medal to outgoing commander of U.S. 8th Army
The outgoing commanding general of the United States' Eighth Army stationed in South Korea was awarded an order of merit Monday for his contributions to national security, the Defense Ministry said.South Korea's Defense Minister Han Min-koo conferred the Gukseon Medal upon Lt. Gen. Bernard Champoux, the second highest of the five-level Order of National Merit, according to the ministry. "Since taking office as the commander of the U.S. Eighth Army in June 2013, he has greatly contributed to safe
Feb. 1, 2016
-
THAAD deployment up to 'alliance decision': U.S. Pacific commander
Whether to deploy the U.S. THAAD missile defense system to South Korea to better defend against the North is "an alliance decision" that should be taken jointly by the two allies, the U.S. Pacific commander said.Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. made the remark in an interview with Yonhap News Agency, stressing that even though he personally supports the idea of putting a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense unit in the South, such a deployment won't be a unilateral decision."I believe the decision to put
Jan. 31, 2016
-
Speculations grow over THAAD talks
Expectations are growing that Seoul and Washington will soon initiate official talks over the latter’s potential deployment of an advanced missile defense asset on the peninsula to address Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile threats.Although Seoul’s Defense Ministry denied news reports Friday that informal talks over the installation of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system were already underway, it said the system would be “helpful” for the country’s security. (Yonhap)The ministry said that
Jan. 29, 2016
-
THAAD deployment will be helpful for national defense: Seoul
Deployment of the United States' advanced missile defense system, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, in South Korea will be helpful in defending the country from North Korean threats, but the country has no plans to announce any decision on the matter in the near future, a defense official said Friday."Our government will consider every measure to prepare against North Korea's missile threats," the Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said."If U.S. Forces Korea deploys THAAD, it will he
Jan. 29, 2016
-
Asia's largest drone show kicks off in Busan
Asia's largest drone festival opened on Thursday in Busan for a three-day run to show a variety of drones ranging from light unmanned aerial vehicles to toy drones.Some 56 companies from four countries participated in Drone Show Korea 2016, the largest of its scale in Asia and the first such event being held in South Korea.The exhibition now being held at BEXCO exhibition center in this southern port city features fixed-wing drones that look like airplanes and other UAVs for public and civilian
Jan. 28, 2016
-
Korea, U.S. team up for joint Air Force exercise
Fighter pilots from South Korea and the United States have been conducting a four-day joint air drill aimed at better countering North Korea's provocations, South Korean Air Force said Thursday.The "Buddy Wing 16-1" training exercises, which kicked off on Tuesday, will run through Friday at an air base in Seosan, about 280 kilometers south of Seoul, according to South Korean Air Force.The joint air drill involves four F-16CM fighter planes from the 51st Fighter Wing of the U.S. Air Force and 14
Jan. 28, 2016
-
5 Chinese fishermen rescued from capsized boat
Five Chinese fishermen have been rescued from their boat that capsized in the waters off South Korea's southwestern coast Wednesday, while five others remain trapped, the coast guard said.Four fishermen were picked up by another nearby Chinese fishing boat about 85 kilometers northwest of Gageo Island.The coast guard said it rescued a fifth fisherman, though he is unconscious. Five others remain trapped inside the capsized boat.The accident occurred around 10:35 a.m. when the doomed boat started
Jan. 27, 2016
-
United States likely to deploy attack drones in South Korea
The U.S. is expected to deploy a cutting-edge attack drone in South Korea this year as part of the allies’ efforts to bolster their reconnaissance and combat capabilities and better counter North Korean threats, Seoul officials said Wednesday. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle underwent an exercise last August at the Gunsan Air Base, during which it streamed video and metadata directly to a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter via a data link from extended distances, its manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautica
Jan. 27, 2016
-
USFK to use Gray Eagle as wartime drone in Korea
American troops stationed in South Korea will fly the combat drone Gray Eagle in the event of a war on the Korean Peninsula, officials said Wednesday."U.S. Forces Korea is currently operating the Raven at the battalion level and the Shadow at the brigade level," an official at the Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Division said, referring to the hand-launched unmanned aerial vehicle and the reconnaissance drone. "In wartime, the USFK's 2nd Infantry Division will deploy the Gray Eagle," the officia
Jan. 27, 2016
-
Delayed U.S. license halts Korea's Taurus missile adoption
The U.S.' stalled decision over the export of a key GPS system is causing a major delay in South Korea's plan to introduce Taurus missiles by the end of this year, sources said Tuesday.The U.S. government is currently delaying its decision on whether to approve the export of a military GPS receiver for the local project to arm its fighter jets with the made-in-Germany air-to-surface missiles, military and defense procurement officials said.Any decision on the matter is expected to come after Aug
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Navy chief inspects maritime combat readiness in East Sea
The Navy chief ordered maritime forces Tuesday to stand with full combat readiness for the possibility of unexpected military provocations by North Korea."The enemy has always launched provocations in manners and timings that are hard for us to predict," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jung Ho-sub said during his visit to the 1st Fleet based on the east coast.Jung inspected the maritime defense posture of the maritime forces in the East Sea area during the visit which came after North Korea's lat
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Seoul sets out to revamp veterans group
The Seoul government is seeking to overhaul the country’s largest veterans group by strengthening its control and authority over the leadership and the management following a series of corruption scandals involving its former chief.The Ministry of Patriots and Veteran Affairs on Tuesday unveiled measures to reform the Korean Veterans Association that has been foundering since the arrest of then-chairman Cho Nam-poong last November. The 78-year-old retired four-star Army general has been indicted
Jan. 26, 2016