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Hegseth testifies to Congress 'portions of Thaad' transferred to Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed before Congress on Tuesday that portions of the Thaad missile defense system deployed in South Korea had been transferred to the Middle East.

2026.5.13

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on May 5. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump continues to call on Korea to join U.S. efforts to reopen Hormuz after HMM Namu explosion

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the Korean-operated cargo ship HMM Namu was “shot at” by Iran the previous day after Korea decided to “go it alone,” as he kept up his calls to Seoul to join U.S. efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz.

2026.5.6

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference in the White House in Washington on April 6. [UPI/YONHAP]

Defense secretary says 'time for free riding is over' in call for allies to get involved in Hormuz

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated the need for Asian and European allies to play a role in securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Friday, saying "the time for free riding is over."

2026.4.25

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth provides updates on military operations in Iran during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on March 19. [AFP/YONHAP]

Hegseth says no 'definitive' time frame on ending Iran war, rejects 'forever war' speculation

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the United States has no "definitive" time frame on ending the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

2026.3.20

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference at Centcom headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, on March 5. [EPA/YONHAP]

Hegseth says Iran war is 'quite contained,' but warns of 'most intense day of strikes' ahead

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is "quite contained," rejecting the notion that it is expanding, while warning of the "most intense day of strikes" in Iran ahead.

2026.3.11

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth departs a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington on March 2. [EPA/YONHAP]

Hegseth says U.S. effort to address Iran's nuclear ambitions will send 'plenty of signals' amid North's criticism

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that U.S. efforts to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions will send "plenty of signals," as he addressed a question related to North Korea's criticism of the ongoing U.S. military operation.

2026.3.5

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on Dec. 6. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation.

2025.12.7

Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, right, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shake hands as they hold a joint press conference following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Nov. 4. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Hegseth says Pentagon will support 'model ally' South Korea's drive for nuclear-powered submarines

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth underscored Tuesday in Seoul that the Pentagon will work with relevant agencies to support U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to help South Korea build nuclear-powered submarines.

2025.11.4

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, left, shakes hands with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom during a visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA) in Paju, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 3. [MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE]

South Korean, U.S. defense chiefs visit JSA in symbolic show of allied solidarity

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paid a joint visit to the Joint Security Area (JSA) within the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) on Monday.

2025.11.3

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shake hands during the Asean Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 1 in this photo provided by the Defense Ministry. [YONHAP]

Defense chiefs of South Korea, U.S. set to visit DMZ for 1st time in 8 years

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were set to visit the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas on Monday, officials said, a day ahead of their annual security talks.