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Thu, May 19, 2022 | 20:04

Black Eagles seek to show ROK Air Force's prowess in England

When then-Air Force Capt. Yang Eun-ho saw the 53rd Air Demonstration Group, better known as the Black Eagles aerobatic team, wow spectators and win the trophy for best display at the Waddington International Air Show in Britain in 2012, he dreamed of being part of the squad. Ten years later, Yang, now a major, leads the 239th Squadron of the demonstration group, and is set to...

Kang Seung-woo | 2022-05-19 08:00

Border guard injured in unidentified blast

A Korean soldier in an Army unit patrolling the inter-Korean border was wounded in an unidentified explosion during a border defense mission earlier this week, officials said Wednesday.

2022-05-18 15:36

JCS chief visits frontline Army unit to check readiness

South Korea's top military officer on Tuesday visited an Army unit on the eastern front to check its readiness against possible threats from North Korea and border breaches, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.JCS Chairman Gen. Won In-choul inspected the frontline unit of the 22nd Division in charge of the eastern border area and its border defense system, it said.

2022-05-17 20:45

Korea to join US-led maritime drills next month: officials

Korea's Navy plans to send an amphibious assault ship and a submarine to a U.S.-led biennial multinational maritime exercise slated to begin in waters off Hawaii next month, Seoul officials said Tuesday.

2022-05-17 16:17

Gov't pushes to build new JCS building in new location by 2026: defense ministry

The government is looking to build a new building for the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) in a new location by 2026, the defense ministry confirmed Tuesday.

2022-05-17 14:32

South Korea successfully tests homegrown heavyweight torpedo

South Korea has successfully test-fired an advanced heavyweight torpedo, a state-run defense research agency said Tuesday, in a move to bolster the country's maritime defense amid evolving North Korean military threats.

2022-05-17 13:52

Korea, U.S. resume combined medical support exercise

South Korea and the United States held their combined medical support field training earlier this week after years of suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the former's Army said Friday. The biannual exercise took place Wednesday and Thursday, with an aim to treat and transport casualties under a chemical warfare scenario, and enhance the allies' interoperability, accor...

2022-05-13 21:11

New Defense Minister Lee takes office, warns of 'stern' response to possible North Korea's provocations

New South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup took office Wednesday, vowing to "sternly" respond to any possible provocations from North Korea and to cement the alliance with the United States.

2022-05-11 11:29

New gov't to hold top commanders' meeting this week

The government will hold its first meeting of top military commanders under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration this week, sources said Tuesday, amid concerns about North Korea's apparent preparations for a nuclear test.

2022-05-10 13:49

Korea develops radar technology to accurately target missile warheads

Korea has developed a radar technology to identify and track ballistic missile warheads as part of efforts to strengthen the nation's air defense, the state-run military research agency said Tuesday.

2022-05-10 11:59

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