Navy anticipates new 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer delivery by 2027

The Navy seeks to receive its third 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer by the end of next year, the armed service said Friday, in a move expected to strengthen the military's air defense capabilities when deployed.

2026-02-13

Former drone commander removed from office over martial law involvement

The former chief of the Drone Operations Command was removed from office Thursday in a disciplinary action over his involvement in the botched martial law imposition in late 2024, military sources said.

2026-02-12

Defense Ministry identifies some 180 personnel as involved in martial law bid

The Ministry of National Defense has identified around 180 military personnel as having been involved in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law bid in late 2024 and plans to take measures against them, including disciplinary action.

2026-02-12

North Korea warns Japan against forging military alliances with other nations

North Korea warned Wednesday that Japan should not forge military alliances with foreign nations, calling it a war criminal country and slamming its recent expansion of defense equipment trade with Canada.

2026-02-11

Up to 8,000 North Korean troops remain in Russia's Kursk region, says Ukrainian military intelligence

Up to 8,000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia remain stationed in the Kursk region even after the battle there, marking the first confirmation of their continued presence since Russia retook the area last year.

2026-02-11

First female Korean general at Korea-U.S. Combined Division

Army Brig. Gen. Moon Han-ok has taken office as the Korean deputy commanding general at the Korea-U.S. Combined Division, becoming the first female Korean general to hold the post, military officials said Sunday.

2026-02-08

North Korean soldiers seen practicing potential military parade ahead of party congress: Report

Hundreds of North Korean soldiers were seen practicing marching formations at a training field in Pyongyang in what appeared to be drills for a military parade marking the upcoming party congress, according to a report.

2026-02-03

Cha Eun-woo's Defense Media Agency videos removed following tax evasion allegations

Videos featuring singer-actor Cha Eun-woo have been taken down from the Korean Defense Media Agency's YouTube channel following allegations that he evaded tens of billions of won in taxes.

2026-01-28

Army deploys new command information system after upgrade

The state arms procurement agency said Monday it has successfully deployed an upgraded tactical command system to the Army as part of its bid to enhance intelligence-sharing capabilities critical to modern warfare.

2026-01-26

New U.S. defense strategy means South will have to practice more 'self-reliance' in deterring North

President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the importance of “self-reliant national defense” on Saturday, as a new U.S. defense strategy places greater responsibility for deterring North Korea on South Korea.