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U.S. flexes muscles amid inter-Korea tensions

Feb 17, 2016

The United States on Wednesday flew four of its F-22 stealth fighter jets over South Korean airspace in what is widely interpreted as a demonstration of power and alliance, following Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile provocations and Seoul’s unusually strong words against its hostile neighbor.The “Raptor” jets arrived at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province around noon, after taking off from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, which received the jets last month.“Two of the jets will stay
KAI seeks new jet export orders at Singapore Airshow

Feb 17, 2016

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. said Wednesday that it is seeking to win new aircraft export orders at this year's Singapore Airshow as the company moves to expand its footprint in the global market. KAI, South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer that makes KT-1 basic and T-50 advanced trainers, as well as Surion utility helicopter, is taking part in the six-day event that ends on Sunday.The air show at the Changi Exhibition Center is Asia's largest, with some 1,000 companies from 40 countries sh
U.S. deploys F-22s in South Korea against North Korea

Feb 17, 2016

A formation of four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters swept through the skies of South Korea on Wednesday as the militaries of South Korea and the U.S. flexed their muscles against North Korea following its nuclear and missile tests.The four F-22 Raptors flew at a low altitude over U.S. Forces Korea's Osan Air Base in Gyeonggi Province, 55 kilometers south of Seoul, in the latest of the allies' continuing show of force after North Korea's recent provocations.In defiance of United Nations Security Counc
Pentagon: THAAD deployment 'appropriate step' at this point

Feb 17, 2016

The United States believes that the deployment of the U.S. THAAD missile defense system to South Korea would be an "appropriate step to take at this point" as it will enhance security in the region, the Defense Department spokesman said Tuesday."The discussions about deploying a THAAD system will begin at some point this week. I don't have the exact day for you," Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said at a briefing. "This is an effort to try and put in place a defensive system that will bolste
U.S. to fly stealth fighters

Feb 16, 2016

The U.S. plans to dispatch four radar-evading F-22 fighter jets to the peninsula on Wednesday in another show of strength after North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile provocations, military officials here said Tuesday. The Raptor wing is expected to scramble from the U.S.’ Kadena air base in Okinawa or the Yokota base in western Tokyo, which received 12 F-22s late last month. “The U.S. is likely to send its strategic weapons step by step according to its road map, depending on how the situatio
U.S. set to send F-22s to Korea: official

Feb 16, 2016

The United States will send four F-22 stealth fighter jets to South Korea in yet another show of force against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, officials here said Tuesday."The U.S. military plans to deploy four F-22s to the Korean Peninsula tomorrow (Wednesday)," a defense official said, requesting anonymity.The F-22 Raptor is a core U.S. strategic weapon. The Pentagon also dispatched a B-25 bomber to Korea shortly after the North's nuclear test last month. (Yonhap)
Air Force aerobatic team to perform at Singapore air show

Feb 16, 2016

South Korea's Air Force said its Black Eagles aerobatic team will perform at the opening of an air show in Singapore on Tuesday.The team will fly eight T-50B trainer jets made in South Korea to show off various advanced maneuvers at the Singapore Airshow 2016, the Air Force said.Ranked among the world's top three air shows, the biennial event is attended by large numbers of aerospace and defense industry officials from around the world."The Black Eagles' air show will promote the excellence of S
Navy officer issues glossary of Russian military terms

Feb 16, 2016

A South Korean Navy officer has published a glossary of Russian military jargon, which is expected to help promote defense cooperation between the two nations, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.Cdr. Chung Jae-ho with the ministry's intelligence unit published the unprecedented dictionary in South Korea, which contains the Korean-language definitions of around 3,500 Russian words related to the military.It was published in a joint effort with experts on Russian including translation specialist Ki
Korea most likely candidate to go nuclear in Northeast Asia: U.S. expert

Feb 16, 2016

South Korea is the most likely candidate to go nuclear in Northeast Asia in the face of nuclear threats from North Korea, but Seoul is unlikely to do so as long as the U.S. security commitment to the Asian ally remains firm, a U.S. expert said.Mark Fitzpatrick, a nonproliferation expert who heads the U.S. office of the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies, made the observation in his new book, "Asia's Latent Nuclear Powers: Japan, South Korea and Taiwan."Fitzpatrick said th
[NEWS FOCUS] THAAD opposition high despite favorable poll

Feb 15, 2016

The potential U.S. deployment of an advanced missile defense system here is facing obstacles due to the ongoing controversy over its efficacy and possible environmental threat, despite recent polls in favor of the move.Daegu City Government said Monday that it is not the appropriate location to station the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, which Seoul and Washington have recently started discussing in light of inter-Korea tensions riding high.“Deploying THAAD is a decision that the cen
United States deploys nuclear submarine during joint drills

Feb 15, 2016

The U.S. has dispatched a nuclear-powered submarine for a joint exercise with South Korea, the Navy here said Monday, in a fresh display of force following North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile tests. The 7,800-ton USS North Carolina joined the three-day drills that wrapped up Monday in the East Sea, aimed at advancing the allies’ combat readiness against the North’s potential maritime provocations. South Korea, for its part, mobilized the Kim Jwa-jin, a 1,800-ton 214-class submarine, for the
Three killed in Army helicopter crash

Feb 15, 2016

Three on board an Army helicopter that crashed Monday near a village in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, died while being treated, authorities said.The three, along with the UH-1H helicopter’s pilot, were rescued from the scene after it crashed into a field while on a checkout flight at around 10:10 a.m.The three include the copilot, a corporal and a private first class. Their names were withheld. The 50-year-old pilot is suffering from serious injuries, but is conscious, according to authorities.
U.S. deploys additional Patriot missiles to S. Korea

Feb 14, 2016

The United States has deployed additional Patriot missile systems to South Korea to counteract North Korea’s missile threats, the U.S. Forces Korea said Friday. “This deployment is part of an emergency deployment readiness exercise conducted in response to recent North Korean provocations,” the USFK said in a press release. Patriot missile system stationed in the Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. (Yonhap)The Patriot missiles from D Battery of the 1-43 Air Defense Artillery unit sta
U.S. deploys more Patriot missiles in South Korea

Feb 13, 2016

The United States temporarily deployed an additional Patriot missile battery in South Korea in response to North Korea's nuclear test and a long-range rocket launch, ahead of talks next week to set up an even more sophisticated U.S. missile defense in a move that has worried China and Russia.The new tough stance follows South Korea's decision to shut down an inter-Korean factory park that had been the rival Koreas' last major symbol of cooperation, but that Seoul said had been used by North Kore
Allies to begin THAAD talks next week

Feb 12, 2016

The South Korean Defense Ministry said Friday that Seoul and Washington will begin discussing the deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system from next week.“South Korea and the U.S. are in the final stage of sealing a contract to launch and operate a joint working-level team (on THAAD),” said a high-ranking defense official on customary condition of anonymity.“The team will be able to begin discussion on issues related to the deployment of THAAD as early as next week,” the official