The Latest Breaking News from South Korea Defense Ministry

Trump Orders Cut to U.S.-South Korea Military Drills, Citing Friendship With Kim Jong Un. Seoul Says Exercises Are Going Ahead

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, explicitly citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and opening a new point of tension with one of Washington's most important Asian allies.

Latin Times · Aug 17

Kim Jong Un threatens nuclear use 'anytime' as US carrier arrives in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Un said North Korea is ready to use nuclear weapons “anytime and anywhere,” delivering a new threat as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrives in South Korea.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023

North Korea launches four more missiles as U.S. flies bombers over South

North Korea launched four ballistic missiles into the sea, as the U.S sent two bombers over South Korea in a dueling display of military might that underscored rising tensions in the region.

WEKU · Nov 5, 2022