South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports say
South Korea is preparing to deploy military assets to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and aims to dispatch them before the end of the year, media…
North Korea and US show signs of resuming dialogue, South Korean lawmaker says
North Korea and the United States are showing signs of resuming dialogue, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday after being briefed by Seoul’s intelligence agency. – There had, however,…
North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, nuclear arms to keep growing
North Korea said on Monday the United States’ hostile policy remained unchanged and said its nuclear weapons were an absolute guarantee of sovereignty that would continue to be strengthened. –…
South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill
South Korea, Japan and the United States will conduct joint military drills from September 9 to 11 to test readiness against North Korea’s missile and nuclear weapons threats, South Korea…
North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a U.S. decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond “strongly and immediately” to hostile…
Seoul Says Several Russian Military Aircraft Briefly Entered Air Defense Zone
Several Russian military aircraft briefly entered South Korea’s air defense identification zone (KADIZ) over the country’s eastern waters before leaving the area, prompting the South Korean military to scramble fighter…
South Korea and Kuwait Expand Cooperation on Energy Infrastructure AI and Investment
It was a pleasure to meet with H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, in Seoul. His visit marks the first by…
US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
The United States has cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with South Korea, Seoul’s Marine Corps said on Monday, after Washington cited constraints on the availability…
North Korea says record-high Japan defense budget would risk ‘turmoil’
North Korea slammed Japan’s reported plans to increase its defense budget, accusing Tokyo on Saturday of preparing for a “war of aggression” as its US ally pursues talks with Pyongyang.…
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
South Korea’s presidential office condemned North Korea’s launch of more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday and ordered its military to maintain full readiness during ongoing joint exercises with…