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Poland declined Ukraine’s request for South Korean weapons transfer

Polish President Andrzej Duda said his government has declined Ukraine's request to transfer weapons Poland purchased from South Korea, according to news reports Friday.

2024-10-26

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 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

Bracing for the North’s ‘gray zone’ tactics

South Korea faces the dilemma of how to counter nuclear weapons without having them.

2024-09-25

Police designate month for voluntarily reporting illegal weapons

The National Police Agency has designated Monday to Sept. 30 as a period for voluntarily reporting illegal weapons in collaboration with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

2024-09-02

An alliance evolving toward weapons exchanges

It is the first time in the history of Korea’s defense industry that a product passed the FCT.

2024-07-23

You can’t have it both ways

For now, the best option is utilizing the current mechanisms of U.S. Forces Korea, the nuclear umbrella and the nuclear consultative group in addition to strong conventional forces of the South’s own.

2024-07-01

South Koreans prefer own nuclear deterrent over U.S. troops: Survey

The survey, conducted by the Korea Institute of National Unification, found that 44.6 percent of respondents said they would choose development and possession of an independent nuclear arsenal over keeping the U.S. military presence in South Korea.

2024-06-27

Sternly deal with Russia’s brazen defiance

The government must send a clear message to the North and Russia.

2024-06-23

A weapons deal only invites further isolation (KOR)

If their close relationship leads to a weapons deal again, it will only exacerbate their isolation even further.

2024-06-20