North Korea launched projectile Tuesday: JCS

North Korea launched an unidentified projectile from its capital area Tuesday, South Korea's military said, in a move that came just a day after President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into the North.

2026-04-08

JCS chief attends France-led multinational military meeting on Strait of Hormuz

The chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) attended a multinational military meeting to discuss the safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran has effectively blocked the oil trade route amid a prolonged Middle East conflict.

2026-03-27

Ex-JCS chief banned from leaving country over alleged role in martial law

A retired admiral who served as the country's highest-ranking military officer has been banned from leaving the country over his alleged role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid, a special counsel team said on Wednesday.

2026-03-11

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into East Sea, says South's military

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea on Tuesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

2026-01-27

Balloons believed to have been launched in China during New Year's celebrations found across Seoul

Hundreds of balloons, believed to have been released during China’s New Year celebrations, were found across the greater Seoul area and Gangwon on Friday.

2026-01-02

Military to kick off annual Hoguk defense exercise next week

Korea's military will kick off an annual outdoor defense field exercise next week to improve the military's joint operational capabilities and preparedness, officials said on Thursday.

2025-11-13

North Korean soldier defects across border, JCS says

A North Korean soldier defected across the border on Sunday, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, following the cross-border defection of two civilians earlier in the year.

2025-10-19

JCS chairman vows firm readiness following North Korea's military parade

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) pledged to ensure a robust readiness posture against security threats, including the North's display of new weapons systems during a recent military parade.

2025-10-14

North installs anti-tank barriers along inter-Korean border: South lawmaker

North Korea has built sections of anti-tank barriers spanning 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) along the tense inter-Korean border, a lawmaker said Tuesday, in the North's apparent efforts to sever ties with South Korea.