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Defense chief says Osan Air Base raid did not require U.S. consultations

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Friday that a raid at Osan Air Base by a special counsel team was not an issue requiring consultations with the United States, following reports that USFK had lodged a formal complaint over the action.

2025-10-17

USFK protests special counsel investigation team raid, gov't denies wrongdoing

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) sent a letter of protest to the Korean government over a raid conducted by the special counsel investigation team led by Cho Eun-seok at Osan Air Base, according to diplomatic sources on Thursday.

2025-10-16

Air show to highlight upcoming defense expo

The Air Force will hold an air show and a series of events for the public and aerospace experts during an international defense exhibition set to kick off later this week, the armed services said Wednesday.

2025-10-15

Seoul ADEX 2025 to highlight Korea's growing aerospace and defense capabilities

The largest and most ambitious display yet of Korea’s aerospace and defense capabilities will take center stage later this week at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.

2025-10-14

Celltrion to acquire Eli Lilly plant in U.S. as part of tariff strategy

Celltrion signed a $330 million deal on Tuesday to acquire an Eli Lilly and Company biopharmaceutical plant in New Jersey, securing a U.S. production base as part of its strategy to reduce tariff risks.

2025-09-23

Chinese student busted for drone footage of U.S. aircraft carrier, other military assets

A Chinese student was arrested for flying a drone over a sensitive naval base in Busan to film military facilities, including a visiting U.S. aircraft carrier, and sharing the footage online.

2025-06-26

Explosion at a U.S. air base in southern Japan injures at least 1 Japanese soldier

An explosion at or near a U.S. military base on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa injured at least one Japanese soldier, but the injury is not life-threatening, Japanese defense officials said Monday.

2025-06-09

U.S. Air Force to form F-16 'super squadron' at Osan Air Base

The U.S. 7th Air Force will establish a second “super squadron” of 31 F-16 fighter jets this October at Osan Air Base, expanding a pilot program aimed at consolidating aircraft and personnel to enhance combat readiness.

2025-04-25

Chinese teens suspected of espionage may have visited Korea multiple times: Investigators

Two Chinese high school students who were caught illegally filming a military air base in Suwon, Gyeonggi, last month are believed to have entered Korea multiple times since last year, according to investigators Wednesday.

2025-04-10

ZeroBaseOne's 'Blue Paradise' EP stays at top of Japan's Oricon chart for 2nd week

K-pop band ZeroBaseOne's EP "Blue Paradise" nabbed the top spot on Japan's Oricon chart for the second week, the renewed album rankings revealed on Thursday.

2025-03-06