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…
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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.
Authority over DMZ access tests Seoul-United Nations Command coordination
Complaints are rising in Seoul that the US-led command maintains excessive control over an area primarily secured by South Korean forces.
Ethnic diversity in South Korea’s military is rising, but policies lag, exposing troops to bias, barriers
Military expects 10,000 minority soldiers by 2030, but language barriers and bias undermine integration of these troops.
South Korea’s rival parties agree to pass 2026 fiscal budget
The breakthrough came after the floor leaders of the two main parties — Rep. Kim Byung-kee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and Rep. Song Eon-seog of the main opposition…
South Korean lawmakers’ YouTube spending more than doubled
Most of the spending was related to YouTube content production, including policy promotion videos, filming and editing costs, studio rentals, equipment purchases, and software…
South Korea pushes for soldiers, civil servants to have right to refuse unlawful orders
The move comes on the heels of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024.
Thai PM pledges support for Korean investment, urging deeper ties
Talks on the trade pact first began in 2004 but stalled for years due to differing priorities and overlaps with broader regional frameworks such as the Korea–ASEAN Free Trade…
South Korean President Lee calls for bipartisan support for 2026 budget centered on AI
Addressing the National Assembly in Seoul, President Lee Jae-myung said the government would allocate 10.1 trillion won—triple this year’s amount—to accelerate the…