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The next-generation U.S. missile shield draws on astronomy technology, reviving ethical debates over science and warfare.

2026.9.1

Two sides of the same coin

The next-generation U.S. missile shield draws on astronomy technology, reviving ethical debates over science and warfare.

2026.8.31

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.

2026.3.16

The United States Forces Korea base in Seongju, North Gyeongsang, on June 22, 2023. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery can be seen pointed skyward on the left. [YONHAP]

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.

2024.3.29

The ROKS Yulgok Yi I, USS Benfold and JS Atago take part in a joint missile defense exercise off South Korea's east coast on April 17. [REPUBLIC OF KOREA NAVY]

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.

2023.8.29

Aegis-equipped destroyers ROKS Yulgok Yi I, left, USS John Finn, center, and JS Maya, right, take part in a trilateral missile defense exercise by South Korean, U.S. and Japanese naval forces in the East Sea on Sunday. [REPUBLIC OF KOREA NAVY]

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.

2023.7.17

The insignia of the United States Space Forces Korea can be seen in this photograph taken of the command's establishment at a ceremony held on Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Dec. 14. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

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.

2023.6.6

Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup speaks at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday. [DEFENSE MINISTRY]

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.

2023.6.5

From right: the ROKS Yulgok Yi I from South Korea, the USS Benfold from the United States and the JS Atago from Japan conduct a missile defense exercise in the East Sea on Monday morning. [REPUBLIC OF KOREA NAVY]

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.

2023.4.17

From right: the ROKS Sejong the Great, the USS Barry and the JS Atago participate in a trilateral missile defense exercise by South Korea, United States and Japan in the East Sea on Wednesday. [YONHAP]

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.

2023.2.22

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