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Sat, September 19, 2020 | 09:45

Monument set up to honor West Point graduates killed in Korean War

Monument set up to honor West Point graduates killed in Korean War

The Army unveiled a monument Friday commemorating U.S. Military Academy graduates who were killed in the 1950-53 Korean War. The monument, at the Korea Military Academy (KMA) in Seoul, is inscribed with the names of the 17 officers from the West Point Class of 1948 and the ode of remembrance.

Yi Whan-woo | 2020-09-18 17:00

'US not discussing troop withdrawal from South Korea'

'US not discussing troop withdrawal from South Korea'

The United States is not currently discussing the possibility of withdrawing troops from South Korea, a senior U.S. diplomat said Thursday, a move he said would require consultation with the Asian ally. "Of course, these issues all require cooperation. So we will consult (with South Korea), but there is no discussion of that in the State Department," David Stilwell, assistant...

2020-09-18 10:25

Female service members donate hair for children with cancer

Female service members donate hair for children with cancer

A Navy officer and an Air Force sergeant have gained recognition for their donation of hair for children who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatment.

Kang Seung-woo | 2020-09-16 13:28

Korea to invest 2.7 billion won to develop drones for military use

Korea to invest 2.7 billion won to develop drones for military use

South Korea plans to invest 2.7 trillion won (US$2.3 billion) in the next 10 years to develop drones for military use, the arms procurement agency said Tuesday. Under the plan, the country will develop various drones to carry out missions ranging from surveillance to firing grenades and rifles, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration.

2020-09-15 09:32

Navy joins US-led four-nation maritime exercise in Pacific

Navy joins US-led four-nation maritime exercise in Pacific

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy has joined a U.S.-led multinational maritime exercise in the Pacific, military officials said Saturday.

2020-09-12 17:26

Korea, US to discuss OPCON transfer at ministerial talks: defense dept.

Korea, US to discuss OPCON transfer at ministerial talks: defense dept.

South Korea and the United States continue to move toward the transition of wartime operational control (OPCON) of Korean troops back to Seoul and the issue will be discussed again at their annual defense ministerial meeting, the U.S. Department of Defense said Friday.

2020-09-12 09:33

US hints at easing 'heavy concentration' of troops in Northeast Asia

US hints at easing 'heavy concentration' of troops in Northeast Asia

A ranking U.S. official has hinted at the need for a realignment of U.S. troops in Northeast Asia to ensure that the U.S. has the “right forces in the right places,” according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

Do Je-hae | 2020-09-02 17:01

Two more service members test positive for new coronavirus

The main opposition United Future Party (UFP) picked a new name for itself and will seek final endorsement from party members this week, sources said Monday.

2020-08-31 11:24

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Suh Wook named as new defense minister

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Suh Wook named as new defense minister

President Moon Jae-in has nominated Army Chief of Staff Gen. Suh Wook as new defense minister, Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday. If appointed after a National Assembly confirmation hearing, Suh would replace Jeong Kyeong-doo.

2020-08-28 16:16

Trump's second-term agenda calls for allies to pay more for defense

Trump's second-term agenda calls for allies to pay more for defense

U.S. President Donald Trump would further enhance his "America First" policy following his reelection that would include getting allies to pay more for their defense, according to a set of core priorities published Monday by his election campaign. Under a category named "America First Foreign Policy," the campaign said Trump will seek to "get allies to pay their fair share" w...

2020-08-25 09:17

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