Iran’s ambassador was summoned to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul today to meet with a senior official from the Ministry, following the Iranian seizure yesterday of… Continue reading "Iranian Ambassador To South Korea Summoned Following Oil Tanker Seizure"
With Seoul lying just 35 miles south of Kim Jong Un’s “Hermit Kingdom”, defense is a primary concern for the South Korean government. Thus, even after the end of military… Continue reading "South Korea Implements Relaxation of Mandatory Military Service Policy"
Initially thought to be new class of landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious assault ship, the new LPX-II has in fact been revealed to be a light aircraft carrier. The LPX-II… Continue reading "South Korea Reveals Plans to Construct its First Aircraft Carrier – the LPX-II"
On December 17, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) declared that its F-35A fleet had reached initial operating capacity. The declaration was made during a ceremony at Cheongju Air… Continue reading "South Korea Declares F-35 Initial Operating Capacity"
The US State Department has cleared the sale of twelve MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and related equipment to South Korea. This is the first step in the process to actually selling… Continue reading "State Department Clears $800 Million Foreign Military Sale to South Korea for MH-60R Helicopters"
South Korea has one of the most practical needs for Ballistic Missile Defense capability in the world. To that end, the next three King Sejong the Great/DDX-III guided missile destroyers… Continue reading "South Korea to Build Three BMD Capable Destroyers"
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Monday that NATO was now able to confirm that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region, in addition to those sent to… Continue reading "NATO Chief Rutte: North Korean Troops Now Deployed In Kursk"
The scheduled visit of the representatives of the Polish government responsible for industry and defense began on the 22 April with talks with South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration and… Continue reading "Polish-Korean Talks Continue With Further K239 And Missiles Procurement"
The North Korean defense industry continues its deliveries of new rocket weapon systems. In recent months, North Korea showcased the trials of its newest 240mm guided missile for the M1985/1991… Continue reading "North Korea Tests New Hwasongpho-16-Na Missile"
The North Korean army has recently undertaken tests of new guided munition systems, according to a Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) press release. A guidance system for a 240mm missile… Continue reading "North Korea Tests New Rocket Artillery Guided Munitions"