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Yoon acquitted in case related to South Korean marine's drowning in a rare legal reprieve

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol has won a rare legal reprieve in one of the criminal cases brought after he was ousted for imposing martial law

The Independent UK · Sep 11

South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know

About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a test of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024

Japan, South Korea to speed up talks over pending military issues

Japan and South Korea agreed on Sunday to quickly resolve disputes over past military encounters that stand in the way of closer security cooperation, Japan's defence minister said at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore.

Reuters · Jun 4, 2023

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EU's top diplomat discusses Ukraine's ammunition needs with S.Korea

The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said he met South Korea's defence minister on Saturday to discuss Ukraine's needs for ammunition.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

South Korea says some countries ignore N.Korea's unlawful behaviour

South Korea's defence minister said on Saturday that some countries were "ignoring North Korea's unlawful behaviour", which he said threatens to weaken U.N. sanctions against its missile and nuclear programmes.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

South Korea, Australia to strengthen defence ties

Australia and South Korea have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties on defence and other security-related issues.

The New Daily · May 30, 2023

South Korea, Australia agree to step up defence cooperation

South Korea and Australia's defence chiefs agreed on Tuesday to step up defence cooperation, South Korea's defence ministry said.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

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What we know about the leaked Pentagon documents on Ukraine

It's been less than a week since news of highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war surfaced, sending the Pentagon into full-speed damage control to assure allies and assess the scope of the leak

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

What we know about the leaked Pentagon documents on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

What We Know So Far on the Leaked Pentagon Documents

It’s been less than a week since news of highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war surfaced, sending the Pentagon into full-speed damage control to assure allies and assess the scope of the leak. The information on scores of slides has publicized potential vulnerabilities in Ukraine's air defense capabilities…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2023

What we know so far on the leaked Pentagon documents

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

South Korean defense minister denies Vietnam War massacres

South Korea’s top military official insists the country’s soldiers didn’t commit any massacres during the Vietnam War and has indicated the government will appeal a ruling that ordered compensation for a Vietnamese woman who lost several relatives to a shooting rampage blamed on South Korean marines in 1968

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

US to respond to growing North Korea nuclear threat by increasing military presence in South Korea

Washington to ‘expand and bolster the level and scale of this year’s combined exercises and training’

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula as it strengthens joint training and operational planning with South Korea in response to a growing North Korean nuclear threat

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2023

US, S.Korea Defense Chiefs Vow to Increase Drills, Cooperation to Counter North Korea

The defense chiefs of the United States and South Korea vowed on Tuesday to expand military drills and boost nuclear deterrence planning to counter North Korea's weapons development and prevent a war. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in Seoul for talks as Washington seeks to reassure a key Asian…

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Nuclear attack on US would lead to Kim Jong-un being wiped out, officials warn

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a chilling warning to Kim Jong-un after three intercontinental ballistic missiles were fired on Thursday and flew over 460 miles

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

End of Kim Jong-un regime warning if N. Korea goes nuclear

The defence chiefs of the United States and South Korea on Thursday warned North Korea that any nuclear attack against them by Pyongyang would "result in the end" of leader Kim Jong-un's regime as concerns grow over the isolated country's unprecedented pace of weapons tests this year.

Reuters · Nov 3, 2022

South Korea not considering redeploying tactical nuclear weapons - defense minister

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Thursday that he did not believe tactical nuclear weapons were for now needed to deter North Korea following its latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

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The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2022

Nuclear attack on US or allies would end Kim regime, says defense secretary

Lloyd Austin makes remark while Kim Jong-un’s government in Pyongyang has in recent days mounted a number of missile tests

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

US, South Korea warn Pyongyang against nuclear weapons use

The U.S. and South Korea are jointly warning North Korea that use of any kind of nuclear weapon against Seoul or other regional allies would result in the end of Kim Jong Un’s regime

Reuters · Nov 3, 2022

U.S., S.Korea pledge to seek new measures to demonstrate alliance's "determination and capabilities"

The United States and South Korea agreed on Thursday to seek new measures to demonstrate the alliance's "determination and capabilities" following repeated North Korean provocations, according to a joint statement between the two countries.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Analysis-U.S. and allies turn to deterring war with North Korea as options for preventing nuclear tests dwindle

The prospect of a new North Korean nuclear test underscores the limited options for Washington and its allies, who have embraced "deterring" Pyongyang through major military drills that some current and former officials say may exacerbate tensions.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription

South Korea’s military appears to want to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup BTS for mandatory military duties, as the public remains sharply divided over whether they should be given exemptions

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

S. Korea may conduct survey on BTS members' military duty

South Korea may conduct a public survey to help determine whether to grant exemption to the mandatory military service to members of the K-pop boyband BTS

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 1, 2022

K-Pop’s BTS May Still Be Able to Perform While Doing Military Service, Says Minister

K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military, South Korea's defense minister said on Monday, as the country debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks from about two years. The issue is coming sharply into focus with the…

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