From Cheongung to L-SAM: Middle East, Europe eye Korea’s next missile shield

With modern combat, from the Iran conflict to the Russia-Ukraine war, increasingly dominated by missile and drone attacks, Korea’s air defense systems are drawing unprecedented attention from governments in the Middle East and Europe.

2026-03-17

Constitutional Court tosses complaint about Thaad deployment

The Constitutional Court on Friday dismissed two petitions by Won Buddhist followers and residents of Seongju, North Gyeongsang, who claimed that the system's deployment violated their rights.

2024-03-29

South Korean military to deploy bunker-buster missiles this year

The South Korean military will deploy domestically developed bunker-buster missiles capable of striking subterranean enemy targets this year, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

2024-03-19

South Korea teams up with Japan, U.S. for missile defense drill against North

South Korea, the United States and Japan conducted a joint missile defense exercise in international waters south of the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday in response to North Korea’s failed launch of a spy satellite last week.

2023-08-29

Competing drills in East Sea reflect growing bloc rivalry

The waters surrounding the Korean Peninsula appear increasingly crowded with dueling military drills that highlight the hardening divide between the United States and its regional allies on one side, and China and Russia on the other.

2023-07-17

USFK to run space-based early warning system with allies

The space command of United States Forces Korea will be tasked with sharing information from U.S. reconnaissance satellites with South Korea and Japan.

2023-06-06

U.S.-China tensions overshadow Shangri-La Dialogue

Reining in North Korea threats dominated South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup's talks with counterparts from the United States, Japan and China in Singapore, but his efforts to solicit cooperation were overshadowed by U.S.-China tensions.

2023-06-05

Korea joins exclusive club with successful L-SAM test

A Korean-developed missile interception system passed its third test out of four earlier this week, according to the national weapons development agency.

2023-06-01

South Korea, U.S., Japan kick off missile defense exercise in East Sea

South Korea, the United States and Japan kicked off a trilateral missile defense exercise in the East Sea on Monday to strengthen deterrence in the face of North Korea's military threats, South Korea's Navy said.

2023-04-17

Korea, U.S., Japan hold 1st trilateral missile defense drills of 2023

South Korea, the United States and Japan held their first trilateral missile defense exercise of the year on Wednesday.

2023-02-22

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