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Military reviews communication lapse after U.S. drone mistaken for unidentified aircraft

Korea’s military is investigating how front-line units nearly engaged a U.S. reconnaissance drone during a joint exercise after a communication breakdown.

2026.7.31

U.S. military drone mistaken for unidentified aircraft, border evacuation alert triggered

A U.S. military drone in a joint KMEP exercise triggered a civilian alert near the border, prompting scrutiny of Korea-U.S. military communication.

2026.7.31

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U.S. Gen. Xavier Brunson, chief of the Korea–U.S. Combined Forces Command, speaks during the repatriation ceremony for Korean remains at Seoul Military Air Base in Gyeonggi on June 5.

USFK chief calls for cooperation among allies during visit to Khaan Quest drill in Mongolia

During a visit to the exercise, Gen. Xavier Brunson highlighted multinational teamwork and Korean troops’ role in peacekeeping readiness.

2026.7.2

Police arrest American after two U.S. soldiers assaulted in Pyeongtaek

Police in the Gyeonggi city arrested a man after he allegedly attacked two service members and a bystander during a street altercation.

2026.6.23

U.S. Senate defense bill includes provision calling for quarterly report on Opcon transfer

A U.S. Senate defense bill calls for the defense secretary to submit quarterly Pentagon reports through 2030 on the road map for transferring wartime operational control (Opcon) to Korea.

2026.6.19

Land formerly occupied by U.S. military in Yongsan, central Seoul is seen in a photo taken on April 6.

Korea extends Pyeongtaek support law through 2030 amid ongoing U.S. base relocation projects

The 2004 law provides support to the Gyeonggi city, which agreed to the expansion of Camp Humphreys, the sprawling U.S. military base there, and the relocation of other U.S. bases to the town.

2026.6.9

U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson testifies during an Armed Services hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 17, 2024. [AP/YONHAP]

North slams USFK commander's 'dagger in Asia' remark about South

North Korea criticized a remark by the commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) likening South Korea to a “dagger” aimed at China, warning that such an approach would only spur greater cooperation among countries in the region to counter Washington.

2026.6.3

U.S. troops attend a ceremony on a U.S. base in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, on July 6, 2023. [YONHAP]

USFK made no proposal to change combined command structure after Opcon transfer: Gov't

Korea has received no proposal from the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) to change its agreement to maintain the combined command structure after Seoul retakes wartime operational control (Opcon) from Washington, Seoul's Ministry of National Defense.

2026.5.28

Army Gen. Xavier Brunson testifies during an Armed Services hearing on Capitol Hill, Sept. 17, 2024, in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

USFK commander says Korea is 'dagger' in heart of Asia from China's perspective

USFK Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson has said that Korea is a "dagger in the heart of Asia" if seen from China's east coast, a remark that apparently underscored the strategic location of the Asian ally amid an intensifying Sino-U.S. rivalry.

2026.5.27

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac speaks at an event at the Seoul Press Center in Jung District, central Seoul, on May 13. [YONHAP]

Blue House national security chief optimistic about agreement with U.S. on Opcon transfer timing

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac expressed optimism Sunday that Seoul and Washington can reach an agreement on the timing of the transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon).

2026.5.17