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North Korea 'highly likely' to deploy troops to Ukraine to help Russia: South's defense minister

North Korea is likely to deploy members of its regular armed forces to Ukraine in support of Russia, South Korea's defense chief said Tuesday, in the latest sign of deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.

2024-10-08

Korea's latest weapons revealed on Armed Forces Day — in pictures

South Korea showcased its latest weapons in a ceremony marking its 76th Armed Forces Day Tuesday at the Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, followed by a military parade through downtown Seoul.

2024-10-02

Korea to attend NATO defense ministers' meeting for first time

South Korea and three other Indo-Pacific partners of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will attend the upcoming defense ministerial meeting for the first time later this month, NATO's chief said Tuesday.

2024-10-01

Korea develops first domestic engine for K-9 self-propelled howitzer

Korea has successfully developed an indigenous engine for the K-9 self-propelled howitzer.

2024-09-27

Korea had 'constructive' defense cost-sharing talks with U.S.: Official

South Korea had “constructive” talks with the United States this week to advance the negotiations for determining Seoul's share of the cost for the upkeep of American troops here, a Seoul official said Friday.

2024-09-27

Ex-Trump official urges South Korea to boost defense spending to 3-3.5% of GDP

A former U.S. national security adviser stressed the need Thursday for South Korea to increase its defense spending to 3 percent or 3.5 percent of its GDP, as Seoul and Washington are in negotiations over a defense cost-sharing deal.

2024-09-27

South Korea, UNC member states demand end to North-Russia military cooperation

South Korea and 17 member states of the United Nations Command (UNC) called on Russia and North Korea to “immediately cease” military cooperation at the command's second defense ministerial meeting in Seoul on Tuesday.

2024-09-11

Korea, Poland discuss economic cooperation as deputy foreign ministers meet in Warsaw

Korea and Poland have discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation in various sectors, including the defense industry, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

2024-09-11

National Counter Terrorism Center, EU representatives hold joint security seminar

Korea’s National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) and related representatives from the European Union (EU) concluded a joint knowledge-sharing seminar to strengthen mutual security cooperation, the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea said Thursday.

2024-09-05

Army private dies after collapsing during morning run

An Army private died on Friday after collapsing during a morning run at his base in Paju, Gyeonggi.

2024-08-30