Here’s how South Korean Army plans to deploy AI, drones to breach enemy minefields
The K-CEV is an upgraded armored platform designed for mechanized combat engineer units operating in urban and mountainous terrain.
Hwang Joo-young
The ‘ex’ factor: Why Korean politics finds it so hard to move on
Korean politics still tends to revolve around presidential figures and intrafactional loyalty struggles instead of policy competition, a former lawmaker said.
Russian embassy in Seoul displays ‘Victory will be ours’ banner ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
Seoul officials warned that posting such messages on the embassy building could provoke public sentiment and would not contribute well to bilateral relations, noting that Ukraine…
South Korea, US differ over joint drills as President Lee pushes to ease tension with North Korea: sources
The allies had planned to jointly unveil details of the Freedom Shield exercise — scheduled for March 9-19 — on Wednesday, but postponed the announcement as consultations…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shifts towards fear-based leadership: Report
The move is widely seen as reaffirming the hierarchy of power.
South Korea’s Osan Air Base security measure raises data breach concerns
The controversy centers on where the collected personal data ultimately ends up, how the information is provided, and consent.
73 Koreans linked to scam networks in Cambodia to be repatriated: Seoul
All the suspects are subject to arrest warrants and will be transferred to investigative authorities immediately upon arrival for questioning. The repatriation effort is the…
South Korea’s drone command should disband: ministry study
Since its launch in 2023, the command has faced criticism over airspace control issues and overlapping roles with existing frontline units, raising concerns that the structure…
Seoul issues denial as North Korea claims new drone incursions
South Korea’s Defense Ministry rejected the accusation, saying the drones in question were not models operated by the South Korean military.
South Korea’s Defence Counterintelligence Command to disband after 49 years
The unit is believed to have been deeply involved in supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s aborted martial law scheme in 2024.