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Senior Pentagon official links Opcon transfer to 'generational' upgrade in South Korea’s military capability

U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby said Washington views Seoul’s push to retake wartime operational control as an opportunity to strengthen its defense capabilities and alliance role.

2026.9.30

Despite Trump’s influence on Ulchi drills, Seoul, Tokyo and Washington prepare for Freedom Edge

The U.S. Pacific Command’s statement on coordination suggests that the “premier multidomain exercise” will proceed.

2026.8.26

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Seoul, Washington cut drills short as Trump pursues another Kim summit

The allies halved their Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise at Washington’s request, raising questions about readiness and a possible renewed push for North Korea diplomacy.

2026.8.19

USFK commander visits defense minister after Trump orders 'reduced' joint drills

Gen. Xavier Brunson met Ahn Gyu-back as the U.S. president effuses about his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, for whom the exercises have long been a sore point.

2026.8.18

Pentagon says it is 'actively working on executing' Trump's directive on Korea-U.S. military drills

The Pentagon said it is actively carrying out U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to substantially reduce joint exercises with South Korea.

2026.8.18

Dawn to release single ‘Too Much’ on Aug. 7 after three-year hiatus

The former Pentagon member will drop his first new song since 2023.

2026.7.31

Trump taps deputy USFK commander as deputy commander of Pacific Air Forces

Lt. Gen. David Iverson, now serving in senior Korea-based air command roles, was tapped to become deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces pending Senate confirmation.

2026.6.9

People wave Lebanese flags during a vigil on April 10 in Dearborn, Michigan. [AP/YONHAP]

Israeli forces advance in Lebanon amid U.S.-brokered military talks at Pentagon ongoing

Israeli troops entered a southern Lebanese village early Friday, pushing deeper into the country as Lebanese and Israeli military officials held direct talks at the Pentagon over the deadly conflict.

2026.5.30

U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event at the White House in Washington on May 21. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump says U.S. will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States will send 5,000 more troops to Poland, after concerns arose over reports that the Pentagon had canceled plans to deploy 4,000 rotational troops to the European country.

2026.5.22

The Pentagon as seen from Air Force One in Washington on March 2, 2022 [AP PHOTO/YONHAP]

Artwork celebrating 70 years of Korea-U.S. alliance unveiled at Pentagon

A work of art commemorating more than 70 years of the Korea-U. S. alliance has been unveiled at the Pentagon, as Seoul and Washington work to advance their partnership to better adapt to the shifting contours of security in Asia and beyond.

2026.5.14