Korea to export additional 112 K9 howitzers to Finland in $634M deal

Korea will export an additional 112 units of its K9 self-propelled howitzers to Finland in an arms deal valued at some 940 billion won ($634 million) in what would be another boost for Seoul's push to increase weapons exports.

2026-04-09

Israeli envoy says Iran strikes meant to halt North Korea-style nuclear breakout

Israeli Ambassador to South Korea Rafael Harpaz said Thursday that Israel's airstrikes on Iran was driven in part by “lessons” drawn from the failure of the United States and South Korea to stop North Korea's nuclear program in the 1990s.

2026-03-05

South Korea weighs NATO-led weapons funding initiative, Russian retaliation as Ukraine war marks fourth anniversary

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, South Korea finds itself once again at a crossroads over how far it can align with Western nations in supporting Ukraine without inviting Russian retaliation.

2026-02-24

Moscow warns of retaliation, including 'asymmetric' measures, if Seoul joins initiative to arm Kyiv

Russia warned Saturday it will be forced to take retaliatory measures against Korea, including "asymmetric" ones, if Seoul participates in an initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, a Russian news report said.

2026-02-22

Hanwha Aerospace, HD HHI log record revenue on banner year for K-defense

Korea’s defense and shipbuilding heavyweights posted record revenue and profit last year, with Hanwha Aerospace and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries riding strong overseas demand for weapons systems and high-value ships.

2026-02-10

Switzerland's arms procurement chief meets with Korean counterparts in Seoul

Switzerland's arms procurement chief visited Seoul this week on his first official trip, during which he held talks with Korean government officials and defense industry representatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.

2026-02-06

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, and warned that it viewed Emirati actions as “extremely dangerous.”

2025-12-31

U.S. announces $11 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China.

2025-12-18

North Korea bristles at Japan's reported review of 3 non-nuclear principles

North Korea's state media on Thursday denounced Japan's reported review of its decades-long three non-nuclear principles. The Rodong Sinmun newspaper issued the criticism as Japanese prime minister has reportedly sought to shift the principles.