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The secrets to the success of K-defense

We must honor their noble sacrifices behind the remarkable achievements of our defense industry.

2024-11-24

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

South Korean military to deploy bunker-buster missiles this year

The South Korean military will deploy domestically developed bunker-buster missiles capable of striking subterranean enemy targets this year, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

2024-03-19

North's Kim calls his new tanks 'most powerful in the world'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un touted his military’s new line of battle tanks in a Thursday state media report covering the regime’s ongoing training drills.

2024-03-14

Grooming regional universities for K-defense

Local universities are the answer to such technological challenges and manpower shortages.

2024-02-15

Korea inks $2.6B deal to deliver 152 K-9 howitzers to Poland

Hanwha Aerospace announced Monday that it inked a 3.45-trillion-won ($2.6-billion) executive contract with Poland to deliver 152 K-9 self-propelled howitzers.

2023-12-04

Ulsan secure second consecutive K League title

Ulsan Hyundai locked in their second consecutive K League title with a 2-0 win against Daegu FC on Sunday, claiming the club's fourth league crown with three games still to go after a remarkable performance in the 2023 season.

2023-10-30

Korea's defense industry is 'writing new history,' Yoon says at ADEX

President Yoon Suk Yeol said the next steps for Korea's defense industry are aerospace engineering and artificial intelligence, citing Korea's achievements in developing high-tech defense systems, such as the homegrown fighter jet KF-21.

2023-10-17

Korea joins exclusive club with successful L-SAM test

A Korean-developed missile interception system passed its third test out of four earlier this week, according to the national weapons development agency.

2023-06-01

South Korea, U.S. conduct large-scale artillery exercise

South Korean and U.S. armed forces conducted their largest joint live-fire artillery exercise in six years in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, on Thursday in what the Defense Ministry characterized as an exercise in deterrence against North Korean aggression.

2023-05-25