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Korea fast-tracks K-Lucas suicide drone and plans to arm every soldier with UAVs

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back unveiled a major drone overhaul centered on the K-Lucas loitering munition, expanded counter-drone defenses and training for 500,000 troops.

2026.6.26

The emblem of the Ministry of National Defense is shown in this undated file photo. [YONHAP NEWS TV]

South Korea, U.S. to hold operational control, defense talks in Washington next week

South Korea and the United States will hold their high-level defense talks in Washington next week, Seoul's Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.

2026.5.7

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Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back attends a plenary session of the parliamentary defense committee at the National Assembly building in Yeouido, western Seoul, on March 17. [YONHAP]

Defense minister urges military reform due to changes in demography and warfare trends

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has underscored the need to revamp the armed forces' structure, such as by adopting a selective conscription system, amid a rapidly aging population and evolving warfare trends.

2026.4.8

Classified documents are seen in this file photo. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Military personnel caught leaving classified documents unattended

Military generals and officers were caught in an internal audit for leaving documents containing classified information related to Korea-U. S. joint exercises unattended on their desks after leaving work.

2025.10.8

The second of three 1,400-ton military submarines ordered by the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia is seen during a delivery ceremony at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's shipyard at Geoje, South Gyeongsang, on April 25, 2018. [NEWS1]

Hasty materials order leaves Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering teetering on edge of ￦90B loss

After Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) signed a contract with Indonesia to sell military submarines, the company is teetering on the edge of a potential loss of 90 billion won ($68 million) after ordering key materials before...

2022.8.18

Tag: ministry of defense

ministry of defense

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South Korea, U.S. to hold operational control, defense talks in Washington next week

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Defense minister urges military reform due to changes in demography and warfare trends

Military personnel caught leaving classified documents unattended

Hasty materials order leaves Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering teetering on edge of ￦90B loss