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September 18, 2019 Defense

USFK says it is committed to returning bases to South Korea

United States Forces Korea said Wednesday that it is committed to the plan to return its bases to South Korea, following Seoul’s announcement seeking the prompt return of 26 US bases. In a statement...

[News focus] One year on, inter-Korean military pact remains unfulfilled promise

The inter-Korean military agreement that was hailed as a “nonaggression pact” when it was signed just a year ago has become a “merely nominal” agreement as its first anniversary approaches Thursday. ...

September 17, 2019
North Korea
[Newsmaker] NK’s test-firing of new rocket launcher likely failed

North Korea said Wednesday it test-fired its “super-large multiple rocket launcher” the previous day, however there is speculation in Seoul that one of the projectiles failed to reach its target in t...

September 11, 2019
North Korea
[Newsmaker] N. Korea’s short-range projectiles possibly ‘super-large MRLS’ or ATACMS: experts

North Korea on Tuesday fired two short-range projectiles from its northwestern area toward the East Sea, its 10th launch this year, South Korea’s military said. According to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of ...

September 10, 2019
North Korea
[Feature] Concerns raised over support policy after N. Korean refugees die of hunger

On the last day of July, the decomposing bodies of a mother in her 40s and her 6-year-old son were found in their apartment in Seoul, their deaths apparently due to starvation. The case would be sho...

September 8, 2019
North Korea
Defense chief vows to work with patience on N. Korea, urges cooperation of neighboring countries

South Korea’s Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said Thursday the nation would continue to work with patience to build trust with North Korea for lasting peace, urging multilateral cooperation. Spea...

September 5, 2019
Defense
US tests THAAD interception of missiles amid N. Korea’s launches

The United States successfully tested the capability of its anti-missile system, called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, to intercept medium-range ballistic missiles in an apparent move to keep N...

September 3, 2019
Defense
‘N. Korea won’t give up nukes, efforts should be made in normalizing ties’

North Korea will not give up its nuclear weapons, and it would be more effective to seek normalization of relations with the regime, an expert at US-based think tank said Tuesday. John Mueller, a se...

August 30, 2019
North Korea
North Korea holds parliamentary session for second time this year

As North Korea was to hold the second meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament Thursday, eyes are on what message or policy changes the regime may announce at the event. North Korea’s state-run media ...

August 29, 2019
North Korea
[Newsmaker] Defense Ministry says Korea-US alliance remains strong

Seoul’s Defense Ministry maintained Thursday that it was closely working with the United States, following the remarks by US defense leaders expressing disappointment over South Korea’s decision to w...

August 29, 2019
Defense
[Diplomatic circuit] Polish, UK envoys encourage students to reach for their dreams

The Korea Herald Young Diplomats Academy and the Young Opinion Leaders’ Knowledge Forum -- youth camps tailored for interaction with foreign diplomats, business leaders and renowned scholars -- have ...

August 27, 2019
Diplomatic Circuit
[Feature] S. Korea faces prospect Trump may be seeking 'alliance fee'

South Korea already faces a turbulent security situation, with North Korea firing off missiles and relations with Japan at its lowest point. Now, the South’s closest ally is pressuring the government...

August 27, 2019
Defense
North Korea boasts test-firing of newly developed ‘super-large multiple rocket launcher’

North Korea on Sunday boasted the successful test-firing of what it called a “newly developed super-large multiple rocket launcher,” a day after it fired two projectiles into the East Sea. Releasing...

August 25, 2019
North Korea
South Korea pulls out of intel-sharing pact amid spat with Japan

South Korea decided to withdraw from the bilateral military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan on Thursday, amid escalating friction over trade and historical issues. In a televised announcement, ...

August 22, 2019
Foreign Affairs
Defense minister dismisses N. Korea’s taunts, highlights strong defense posture

Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said it was not worth listening to North Korea’s criticism of South Korea’s joint military exercises with the United States, and vowed that defense posture would rem...

August 21, 2019
Defense

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