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In this photo published by the Workers' Party-controlled newspaper Rodong Sinmun, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right, guides a Russian military delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu through an exhibition of the North's latest weapons on Wednesday. A camouflage-painted Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile can be seen in the far background. [NEWS1]

Kim shows off North's arsenal to Russian defense chief

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un showcased his regime's latest missiles and drones to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is visiting Pyongyang to attend commemorations of the armistice that concluded the 1950-53 Korean War.

2023.7.27

A South Korean Army Apache helicopter flies above Goyang, Gyeonggi on May 25 during an anti-drone defensive exercise. [YONHAP]

Defense Ministry clarifies role of new drone command

South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday issued a decree detailing the duties of a new drone operations command ahead of its planned launch in September amid efforts to counter potential North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle infiltrations.

2023.6.27

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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks at a Cabinet meeting at the Central Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Tuesday, where a bill establishing a new drone operations command was approved. [YONHAP]

Cabinet approves establishment of new drone command

South Korea's Cabinet on Tuesday approved the establishment of a drone operations command in September to counter potential North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) infiltrations.

2023.6.20

A high pressure hydrogen drone, capable of flight for hours, is exhibited by the Korean Army at the “Drone Show Korea 2023” held at Bexco, Busan, on Thursday. The exhibition, the largest drone exhibition in Asia and the seventh of its kind, hosts 172 companies at 625 booths along with conferences and experience zones. [YONHAP]

Drone-palooza

A high pressure hydrogen drone, capable of flight for hours, is exhibited by the Korea's Army at the ″Drone Show Korea 2023″ held at Bexco, Busan, on Thursday. The exhibition, largest drone exhibition in Asia and the seventh of its kind, hosts...

2023.2.23

Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-joo makes remarks on last month's North Korean drone intrusion at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Friday. [YONHAP]

Yoon threatens to send drones 'deep' into North Korea

Seoul could send drones deep into North Korea if Pyongyang stages another drone incursion into the South, a high-ranking presidential official told the JoongAng Ilbo on Monday.

2023.1.9

Soldiers from the South Korean Army's V Corps operate an M61 Vulcan rotary cannon during anti-drone drills in Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi on Thursday. [JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF]

Korean military tests, demonstrates capabilities days after North UAV raid

A full complement of military assets were brought to bear in a show of force and adaptability near Seoul Thursday, just days after the South Korean military failed to counter an incursion by five drones from the North.

2022.12.29