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Joint Exercises Key to South Korean Defense

Army Gen. William Skip Sharp, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, talks with reporters about the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle exercises under way to train U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to defend South Korea against aggression. DoD photo by Donna Miles

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
Source; US Dept of Defense

SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2010 – Military exercises under way are refining command and control capabilities that will be critical for the U.S. and South Korean militaries to defend against [...]

Peru receives 8 used light attack planes from South Korea

One of the eight combat planes Cessna A37B donated by South Korea to Peru

February 5, 2010 by Andean Air Mail & PERUVIAN TIMES

Defense Minister Rafael Rey announced Thursday that South Korea donated eight used light attack aircrafts to Peru, which will be used for training air force pilots and conducting border surveillance [...]

South Korean firm lands 2nd Mideast reactor deal in two months

Source: World Tribune

AMMAN — Jordan has reached an agreement to acquire its first nuclear research reactor.

Jordan has signed a contract with a South Korean consortium to assemble a nuclear research reactor in the Hashemite kingdom. The consortium, led by [...]

South Korea defense head mulls pre-emptive strike

Says Seoul must act ‘immediately’ if North prepares for nuclear attack

Associated Press
updated 4:29 a.m. PT, Wed., Jan. 20, 2010
Source: MSNBC

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s defense chief called Wednesday for a pre-emptive strike on North Korea if there is a [...]

Nuclear issue on Korean Peninsula takes new turn

www.chinaview.cn 2010-01-14 22:20:49
Source: Xinhua Net

Story Highlights
·DPRK said it is ready to discuss signing a peace treaty within the framework of the six-party talks.
·U.S. said DPRK had to return to the six-party talks first and take steps towards denuclearization.
·Conflict derives [...]

South Koreans win $20B UAE nuclear power contract

By Andrew England, Peggy Hollinger, Song Jung-a, FT.com
December 28, 2009 — Updated 1442 GMT (2242 HKT)
Source: CNN

(FT) — A South Korean consortium has won a $20.4bn contract to develop civilian nuclear power plants for the United Arab Emirates, beating French, [...]

Korean Coast Guard Orders 3rd AW139 Helicopter

12-23-2009 22:31

By Jung Sung-ki
Staff Reporter
Source: The Korea Times

AgustaWestland has signed a contract to deliver a third AW139 medium-twin helicopter to the Korea Coast Guard (KCG), the U.K.- and Italy-based company said Wednesday.

On Dec. 10, the first two AW139 maritime patrol [...]

South Korea, Egypt Sign Deal on Arms Cooperation

By JUNG SUNG-KI
Published: 18 Dec 2009

SEOUL – South Korea and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding Dec. 18 on cooperation in the defense industry, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) here said.

ONE POSSIBLE EXPORT for South Korea could be [...]

North and South Korean navies exchange fire

North Korean ship reportedly suffers heavy damage as each side blames the other for violating disputed sea border

Tania Branigan in Beijing and agencies
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 10 November 2009 05.58 GMT

Ships from the North and South Korean navies exchanged fire off the [...]

Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules: The Proven Airlifter Of Choice Showcased At Seoul Air Show

News Release

SEOUL, Korea, October 23rd, 2009 — Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] officials briefed reporters Tuesday at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition about the proven capabilities of the C‑130J Super Hercules, all of which are key components in aiding [...]

Seoul Air Show Opens

Korean Weapons Systems Draw Global Attention

By Jung Sung-ki
Staff Reporter
The Korea Times

The biennial Seoul Air Show, officially named the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2009, the seventh of its kind since 1996, is to be held from today to [...]

South Korea deploys new long-range cruise missiles: report

Updated Friday, October 16, 2009 10:18 am TWN, AFP
Source: China Post

SEOUL — South Korea has deployed new longer-range cruise missiles that could reach not only North Korea but also parts of China and Japan, a news report said Thursday.

Munhwa [...]

Boeing to showcase partnerships and capabilities at Seoul Air Show; Rotorcraft Vice President to brief AH-64D Apache block III status

Press Release

SEOUL, Korea, Oct. 15, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will highlight its partnerships with Korean industry as it presents the company’s leading-edge commercial and defense technologies and capabilities at the 2009 Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, [...]

Pacific Air Force Chief Meets Defense Minister

10-07-2009 20:36

By Jung Sung-ki
Staff Reporter
The Korea Times

Defense Minister Kim Tae-young met Wednesday with the four-star general of the U.S Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and discussed issues of mutual concern.

Gen. Gary North is responsible for Air Force activities that [...]

Is Korea Prepared for Superpower China?

Source: The Chosun Ilbo

China held a massive ceremony in Tiananmen Square on Thursday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of communist rule. The highlight of the event, broadcast throughout the world via the state-run CCTV channel, was a military parade as [...]

SKorea could swiftly hit NKorea nuke bases, says general

Posted: 24 September 2009 1310 hrs

SEOUL: South Korea could mount swift and precise attacks on North Korea’s nuclear bases should war break out on the peninsula, Seoul’s incoming top military officer said Thursday.

General Lee Sang-Eui, named as next chairman [...]