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Late Korean, French veterans named Korean War heroes of May

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs appointed the late staff sergeant Kim Young-deok and late French Army Lt. Col. Ralph Monclar as the Korean War heroes of May in recognition of their service during the 1950-53 Korean War on Thursday.

2026-04-30

Korea to command naval forces in Rimpac exercise for 1st time

Korea will command naval forces of multinational countries for the first time during a U.S.-led combined maritime exercise scheduled for later this year, the Navy said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Singer-actor Cha Eun-woo attends Army band event during military service following tax evasion allegations

Cha Eun-woo, the singer and actor facing allegations of tax evasion involving over 20 billion won ($13.5 million), was spotted attending an Army band event during his military service.

2026-04-29

Washington limits Seoul's access to North Korean nuclear intel amid disclosure concerns

The United States has restricted South Korea's access to intelligence related to North Korea's nuclear facilities in protest over the unification minister's disclosure of the country's uranium enrichment facility in Kusong, sources said Monday.

2026-04-27

Seoul pledges to enhance arms-industry cooperation with Commonwealth nations at ceremony marking Korean War battle

The chief of the state arms procurement agency on Friday pledged to advance arms-industry cooperation with British Commonwealth nations, underscoring the courage of Commonwealth troops who fought alongside South Korean soldiers during the Korean War.

2026-04-24

Korean, Canadian troops launch first high-tech military training

Army troops of Korea and Canada launched joint high-tech military drills in Korea for the first time earlier this week as part of efforts to bolster bilateral military ties between the two nations, officials said on Friday.

2026-04-24

The conscription age cap may rise to 43. Who is affected, and what can happen to draft dodgers?

For Korean men overseas planning to return home after aging out of mandatory military service, they may soon have to wait five more years to be exempt from conscription, with a bill reaching the floor of parliament that raises the age to 43.

2026-04-24

USFK aims to make Korea a 'regional sustainment hub' for U.S. military assets, says commander

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) aims to position Korea as a "regional sustainment hub" by leveraging the country's outstanding military production capabilities to expedite the repair and maintenance of U.S. military assets, the USFK commander said.

2026-04-23

North Korea slams Japan's launch of military drone offices

Pyongyang on Thursday slammed Tokyo's establishment of military drone offices, warning that the move would fuel Japanese "reinvasion" ambitions.

2026-04-23

Prosecutors seek prison time for Chinese teens charged with illegally photographing fighter jets

Prosecutors have demanded prison sentences for two Chinese teenagers charged with illegally photographing fighter jets near Korean military facilities and airports.

2026-04-22