South Korea

Sep- 2024 -

12 September

Responsible AI in Military Summit Highlights Human Control, Endorsed by 61 Countries

South Korea has hosted an international two-day summit where 61 countries endorsed a legally non-binding document about Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM).

12 September

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Salvo of Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean peninsula, Seoul's military said.

Aug- 2024 -

21 August

Land

U.S. Army combat medics assigned to 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, and U.S. Navy corpsmen assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, engage in a rigorous cross-training exercise during Pacific Fortitude at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, August 13, 2024. Pacific Fortitude supports long-standing agreements to the Republic of Korea by deploying forces, drawing and supporting equipment to validate unit readiness and the U.S. commitment to the ROK-US alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Grice)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, Navy Medics Facilitate Cross-Training in South Korea

The US Army and Navy have conducted cross-training in South Korea to upskill medical teams for future combat scenarios.

20 August

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $3.5B Apache Helicopter Sale to S. Korea

The US announced its approval of a $3.5-billion sale to South Korea of up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, including missiles.

13 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

South Korea Testing New Robot Dog for Counter-Terrorism Ops

South Korea has begun testing its new four-legged unmanned ground vehicle for counter-terrorism operations.

13 August

Cyber

Joe Saballa

S. Korea Says North Stole Technical Data About K2 Tank, Spy Planes

South Korea’s ruling party has revealed that North Korean cybercriminals managed to obtain classified technical data about two of its key military reconnaissance planes.

12 August

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop Taps Genohco for S.Korea’s Airborne Laser Anti-Mine Program

Northrop Grumman has signed an agreement with Genohco in support of South Korea’s Mine Countermeasures Helicopter program.

5 August

Asia Pacific

North Korea fired more than 200 artillery shells near two South Korean islands, Seoul's defense ministry said

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Deploys 250 Missile Launchers to Southern Border: KCNA

North Korea has deployed 250 ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, with Kim describing them as a "powerful treasured sword" to defend sovereignty.

Jul- 2024 -

26 July

Cyber

Staff Writer With AFP

UK, US, S.Korea Warn of N.Korea Cyber Op to Steal Military, Nuclear Secrets

Britain, the US, and South Korea issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to further the country's nuclear ambitions.

18 July

Asia Pacific