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South Korea successfully launches third military satellite to monitor threats from North

South Korea successfully launched its third homegrown military reconnaissance satellite on Saturday, advancing its ability to swiftly and accurately identify nuclear and missile provocations from North Korea.

2024-12-22

South Korea's first reconnaissance satellite approved to combat North

South Korea's first reconnaissance satellite has been approved for combat, playing a critical role in the early detection of North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.

2024-08-14

HD Heavy Industries delivers 3,000-t Shin Chae-ho submarine to Navy

In a ceremony at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan, the Navy received the latest 3,000-ton submarine that will feature as a key element of the deterrence system against North Korean threats.

2024-04-04

South Korea, U.S. to practice crippling North's nuclear command

South Korea and the United States plan to conduct drills to paralyze North Korea’s nuclear weapons command during their joint exercise in August, according to multiple military sources on Monday.

2024-04-02

Military to spend $87 billion to bolster defenses against North's nuclear and missile threats

The Defense Ministry announced a five-year plan focused on improving the South Korean defense system, particularly centered on its three-axis defense strategy of Kill Chain, Korea Air and Missile Defense and Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation.

2023-12-12

U.S. approves $5 billion F-35 fighter jet sale to Korea

The U.S. Department of State approved a possible sale of 25 F-35 fighter jets and the stealth jets' related equipment for an estimated cost of $5.06 billion, a U.S. defense agency said Wednesday.

2023-09-14

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's 2022 Defense White Paper calls North an 'enemy'

South Korea’s defense ministry refers to the North Korean regime and military as the “enemy” in its latest policy document, marking the return of the label after six years of failed rapprochement and escalating illegal weapons testing by Pyongyang.

2023-02-16

Joint Chiefs of Staff start unit to deal with North's threats

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) started a dedicated unit to respond to military threats from North Korea. The Chief Directorate of Countering Nuclear and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) will focus on responding to the North’s missile and nuclear...

2023-01-02

Korean military tests, demonstrates capabilities days after North UAV raid

A full complement of military assets were brought to bear in a show of force and adaptability near Seoul Thursday, just days after the South Korean military failed to counter an incursion by five drones from the North.

2022-12-29