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U.S. Army honors General Paik

Aug 29, 2013

The U.S. 8th Army named Paik Sun-yup, the first-ever South Korean four-star Army general, its honorary commander on Thursday. Paik’s gallantry and command competence during the Korean War were the key reasons for the appointment, Eighth Army officials said. The ceremony was held at Command Post Paik Sun-yup, named after the 93-year-old war veteran in June, at the New Mexico Range near Panmunjeom.Eighth Army Deputy Commanding General for Operations Maj. Gen. Walter M. Golden Jr. said Paik has alw
Allies to hold further talks on wartime control transfer delay

Aug 28, 2013

Minister Kim says Korea, U.S. need more technical consultations
[Photo News] Supporting the military

Aug 28, 2013
T-50 trainer crash kills two pilots

Aug 28, 2013

An Air Force T-50 trainer jet crashed Wednesday during a training session in the southeastern city of Gwangju, killing both pilots.The plane went down around 1.8 kilometers east of the runway in the Air Force First Fighter Wing, officials said. A major and a captain, both in their 30s, were aboard the domestically produced supersonic jet.“The trainer jet, all of a sudden, fell down and tumbled over the ground,” a witness told reporters.Air Force authorities are investigating the exact cause whil
Hurdles lie ahead for Korea-U.S. alliance

Aug 28, 2013

Experts say allies should tackle difficulties based on mutual trust
Military academy to enhance discipline

Aug 26, 2013

The Korea Military Academy on Monday announced a series of measures to tighten discipline amid escalating criticism for a recent series of improprieties, including sexual misconduct.The measures include focusing more on aspiring cadets’ aptitude in the admission process; strengthening the “three-nos” policy banning marriage, alcohol and smoking; building more safeguards for female cadets; and enhancing sexual ethics.Critics, however, questioned the efficacy of these measures, arguing they appear
[Newsmaker] Army academy rocked by sexual misconduct

Aug 25, 2013

The Korea Military Academy, once touted as the birthplace of the country’s elite warriors, is losing public trust under growing criticism for a recent series of shameful cases of sexual misconduct.The Army said on Sunday that the military prosecution was investigating a senior cadet for allegedly having sex with a middle school girl and stealing her mobile phone in Seoul last month. The cadet, 22, met the 16-year-old girl through an online chat service and purportedly had sex with her on July 13
Korea-U.S. alliance faces next crucial shift

Aug 21, 2013

AirSea Battle, Strategic Landpower concepts have implications for peninsular defenseSource
Controversy escalates over purchase of new jet fighters

Aug 20, 2013

Concerns are escalating over Seoul’s high-profile project to procure next-generation fighter jets as it is seen leaning toward a cheaper, older candidate fighter due primarily to budgetary constraints.Experts called on the government to go back to the drawing board and reconsider which candidate would serve the best interests of the country facing security challenges from North Korea and potentially from other neighbors including China.In a three-way competition for the 8.3 trillion won ($7.5 bi
Military cadets booze in Thailand

Aug 20, 2013

Nine Korea Military Academy cadets touring Thailand earlier this month on a mission were caught stepping outside their barracks without authorization to go for drinks or receive foot massages, defense officials said Tuesday. Four cadets were drinking beer at a local bar while another five were inside a traditional foot massage parlor, according to an academy spokesman. Officials told media that the nine cadets, who were there to visit Korean War veterans, would most likely face tough disciplinar
S. Korea, U.S. begin two-week joint war drills

Aug 19, 2013

South Korea and the United States on Monday began their annual two-week joint war exercise, the Combined Forces Command (CFC) said, amid North Korea's unusual low-key stance to the war game that they strongly condemned in the past.The computer-aided Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) kicked off for a 12-day run, mobilizing about 50,000 South Korean forces and approximately 30,000 U.S. servicemen, including some 3,000 from the U.S. and other bases in the Pacific region.The CFC said the drills are inten
Boeing emerges as most likely candidate in fighter jet project

Aug 18, 2013

Boeing’s F-15 Silent Eagle has become the most likely candidate for South Korea’s high-profile fighter procurement project as European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company’s Eurofighter Typhoon failed to stay within the 8.3 trillion won ($7.5 billion) budget.The EADS was virtually excluded from the contest to sell 60 combat aircraft to Seoul as it offered the price estimate after “arbitrarily” altering mutually-agreed conditions, according to sources.The Defense Acquisition Program Administratio
S. Korea, U.S. to launch 2-week joint war exercise this week

Aug 18, 2013

South Korea and the United States will launch their annual two-week joint war exercise this week, the Combined Forces Command said, amid North Korea‘s unusual low-key stance to the war game that they strongly condemned in the past.The computer-aided Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) will kick off on Monday for a 12-day run, mobilizing about 50,000 South Korean forces and approximately 30,000 U.S. servicemen, including some 3,000 from the U.S. and other bases in the Pacific region.The CFC said the dri
Boeing reportedly selected as final candidate for Korea fighter jet program

Aug 18, 2013

The Eurofighter Tranche 3 Typhoon by the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS) has reportedly been eliminated from South Korea's multibillion-dollar project to buy new fighter jets, leaving Boeing's F-15 Silent Eagle as the sole final candidate, government sources in Seoul said Sunday.Earlier on Sunday, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration said that one of the two finalists -- Boeing and EADS -- in the nation's 8.3 trillion won (US$7.2 billion) fighter project has droppe
S. Korea, U.S. to launch two-week joint war drills this week

Aug 18, 2013

SEOUL-- South Korea and the United States will launch their annual two-week joint war exercise this week, the Combined Forces Command (CFC) said, amid North Korea's unusual low-key stance to the war game that they strongly condemned in the past.The computer-aided Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) will kick off on Monday for a 12-day run, mobilizing about 50,000 South Korean forces and approximately 30,000 U.S. servicemen, including some 3,000 from the U.S. and other bases in the Pacific region.The CF