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September 2018 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- Inter-Korean Summit and "September Pyongyang Joint Declaration" Observed by Foreign Media KCNA 29 Sep 2018 -- The historic 5th inter-Korean summit and the "September Pyongyang Joint Declaration" are fully supported and welcomed by the international community for their historical significance in contributing to the rapid development of the north-south relations and achieving peace and prosperity in the Korean peninsula.
- South Korea Plans to Inspect Site of Inter-Korean Road Connection Next Month Sputnik 28 Sep 2018 -- Seoul plans in mid-October to conduct an inspection at the site of the planned cross-border connection of the railways and highways of the two Koreas, South Korea's presidential spokesman said on Friday.
- South Korea's Moon Says US Troops Should Stay Even After Reunification Sputnik 26 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in an interview with Fox News that the presence of the US forces on the Korean peninsula would still be necessary even if the two divided countries signed a peace treaty and the reunification took place.
- Korean Peninsula entering 'era of peace and prosperity,' Republic of Korea President tells UN UN News 26 Sep 2018 -- With a self-proclaimed "sense of urgency and excitement," Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that "something miraculous has taken place on the Korean Peninsula," namely, reunification efforts.
- U.S. Readiness in Korea Important to Diplomacy, Nominee Tells Senate Panel AFPS 25 Sep 2018 -- The North Korean military remains dangerous, and U.S., South Korean and allied forces on the Korean Peninsula "should remain clear-eyed about the situation on the ground and allow diplomacy to continue to work," President Donald J. Trump's nominee to be the next commander of U.S. forces in Korea told the Senate Armed Services Committee at his confirmation hearing today.
- US General: Suspended Drill on Korean Peninsula Caused Military 'Degradation' VOA 25 Sep 2018 -- The U.S. general nominated to be the next commander of American forces in South Korea said the suspension of a major joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea has caused "degradation" to military readiness on the peninsula.
- Readout of President Donald J. Trump's Meeting with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea The White House 24 Sep 2018
- Remarks by President Trump and President Moon of the Republic of Korea at U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Signing Ceremony The White House 24 Sep 2018
- Remarks by President Trump and President Moon of the Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 24 Sep 2018
- President Moon Jae In and His Party Leave Samjiyon--Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Sees off Moon Jae In at Samjiyon Airport KCNA 21 Sep 2018 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK, said goodbye to President Moon Jae In making his way home after the successful historic north-south summit meeting and talks.
- It's 'time for concrete action' says UN chief, welcoming inter-Korean agreement UN News 20 Sep 2018 -- The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, on Thursday welcomed the outcome of the third inter-Korean summit this year, and the "important agreements" contained in the Pyongyang Joint Declaration, issued by the leaders of the two Koreas.
- Inter-Korea Progress Has US Ready to Resume North Korea Talks VOA 20 Sep 2018 -- The leaders of North and South Korea Wednesday hailed a series of agreements they said were aimed at turning the Koreas into a "land of peace without nuclear weapons and nuclear threats." North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's Moon Jae-in Wednesday issued the pledge at a summit in the North's capital, Pyongyang.
- China welcomes DPRK, ROK consensus at Pyongyang summit People's Daily 20 Sep 2018 -- China welcomed the consensus reached between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Wednesday to improve inter-Korean ties, ease military tensions in the region and advance the denuclearization process and peace talks on the Korean Peninsula.
- China: Rare chance for Korean peace shouldn't slip away Press TV 20 Sep 2018 -- China has warmly welcomed the agreements reached in a summit between South and North Koreas in Pyongyang, saying Beijing will strongly support both sides for more talks aimed at reducing tension in the region.
- S Korea's Moon Hopes US Will Resume Talks With North as Kim Ready for New Summit Sputnik 20 Sep 2018 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed a desire to continue a dialogue with US President Trump, President Moon Jae-in said.
- Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and President Moon Jae In Sign September Pyongyang Joint Declaration KCNA 20 Sep 2018 -- Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un together with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae In signed the "September Pyongyang Joint Declaration" on Wednesday.
- Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and President Moon Jae In Make Joint Statements on "September Pyongyang Joint Declaration" KCNA 20 Sep 2018 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK, together with President Moon Jae In, made joint statements on the "September Pyongyang Joint Declaration" on Wednesday.
- Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Signs Joint Declaration with President Moon Jae In KCNA 20 Sep 2018 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK, signed the "September Pyongyang Joint Declaration" with President Moon Jae In on Wednesday.
- South Korean President Speaks Before North Korean Citizens for the First Time Sputnik 19 Sep 2018 -- Since the start of the year, the situation on the Korean Peninsula has substantially improved with Pyongyang promising to close its missile test range and completely disassemble its nuclear facilities in Yongbyon.
- Full text of September 19th Pyongyang Declaration KBS World Radio 19 Sep 2018 -- South Korea's President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held summits in Pyongyang from September 18th to the 20th. The two leaders assessed that remarkable achievements had been made since the historic Panmunjeom Declaration was signed, including the two Koreas engaging in close government-level dialogue and communication as well as in nongovernmental exchanges and cooperation in various areas, and taking significant steps toward easing military tensions.
- Leaders of two Koreas sign document after second face-to-face talks in Pyongyang People's Daily 19 Sep 2018 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday signed a document after their second face-to-face dialogue in Pyongyang.
- Leaders of two Koreas agree to denuclearize peninsula at Pyongyang summit People's Daily 19 Sep 2018 -- Leaders of the two Koreas agreed Wednesday to end military tensions and try to achieve complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
- 'The Era of no war has started:' Koreas reach new agreements Press TV 19 Sep 2018 -- The two Koreas have agreed to take further steps toward peace following a one-on-one meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who is on his first ever visit to Pyongyang.
- North, South Korean Leaders in Fact Proclaimed End of State of War - Seoul Sputnik 19 Sep 2018 -- North Korea and South Korea signed an agreement in defence sector as well as a joint statement following the results of the summit in Pyongyang.
- Pompeo: US Ready to Restart Talks With North Korea VOA 19 Sep 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has welcomed the "important commitments" made by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a summit with his South Korean counterpart this week.
- N. Korea Kim Agrees to International Inspections, Visit to Seoul VOA 19 Sep 2018 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced Wednesday he has agreed to allow international inspectors to observe the dismantlement of facilities key to Pyongyang's missile program. South Korean President Moon Jae-in said during the joint press conference that the era of a war-free Korean Peninsula has begun and invited Kim to Seoul, hopefully by the end of the year.
- Analysts Skeptical as Moon, Kim Move to Improve Inter-Korean Ties VOA 19 Sep 2018 -- The leaders of North and South Korea Wednesday hailed a series of agreements they said were aimed at turning the Koreas into a "land of peace without nuclear weapons and nuclear threats." North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's Moon Jae-in Wednesday issued the pledge at a summit in the North's capital, Pyongyang.
- Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Hosts Banquet for President Moon Jae In KCNA 19 Sep 2018 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, arranged a banquet for Moon Jae In, president of south Korea visiting Pyongyang for the historic north-south summit, on Tuesday.
- Fifth North-South Summit Held KCNA 19 Sep 2018 -- There took place the historic fifth north-south summit meeting at the office building of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea on September 18.
- S. Korean President Arrives Here for Inter-Korean SummitSupreme Leader Kim Jong Un Greets President Moon Jae In at Pyongyang International Airport KCNA 19 Sep 2018 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), warmly greeted Moon Jae In, president of south Korea visiting Pyongyang for the historic north-south summit, at Pyongyang International Airport on Tuesday.
- S.Korean president hopes his DPRK visit leads to resumption of DPRK-U.S. talks People's Daily 18 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday that his visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) would be a success if it helps to restart the DPRK-U.S. dialogue.
- S. Korean president arrives in Pyongyang for summit with DPRK top leader People's Daily 18 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Pyongyang on Tuesday for a much-anticipated meeting with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the third inter-Korean summit this year.
- Top DPRK leader Kim greets South Korea's Moon at airport People's Daily 18 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Pyongyang Tuesday morning and was received with a grand welcome ceremony led by Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- North Korean leader says wants 'bigger outcome' from summit with South Korea Press TV 18 Sep 2018 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says he seeks "bigger outcome at a faster pace" in a three-day summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang than the two leaders of the Korean Peninsula have achieved so far.
- Seoul says still discussing Iran waivers with US Press TV 17 Sep 2018 -- South Korea says it is still negotiating with the US to obtain waivers from sanctions that ban purchases of oil from Iran.
- Moon, Kim Prepare for 3rd Inter-Korean Summit VOA 17 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in travels to Pyongyang Tuesday with a delegation numbering nearly 200, including leaders from some of the country's largest companies, for his third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Leaders of S.Korea, DPRK to sit face to face at least twice during summit: Blue House People's Daily 17 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in and top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un would sit face to face at least twice during their third summit in Pyongyang scheduled to last for three days from Tuesday, the presidential Blue House of South Korea said Monday.
- Denuclearization to Become Key Issue at Moon-Kim Summit - Seoul Sputnik 17 Sep 2018 -- The denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula will become a central theme of the bilateral negotiations between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in on Tuesday and Wednesday, Im Jong-seok, the chief of staff of the South Korean President, said on Monday.
- South Korea president to take business tycoons to North Press TV 16 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in will be taking several business tycoons – including Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong – with him to North Korea for a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
- Seoul Sends Considerable Team to DPRK as Prep for Moon-Kim Summit Underway Sputnik 16 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in will be taking several business tycoons – including Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong – with him to North Korea for a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
- Moon says to find denuke compromise in summit with DPRK leader People's Daily 14 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Thursday that he would find a compromise to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula in his upcoming summit with top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un.
- Trump admin authorizes $2.6bn missiles, spy planes sale to South Korea Press TV 14 Sep 2018 -- The administration of US President Donald Trump has authorized the sale of around $2.6 billion worth of missiles and surveillance aircraft to South Korea.
- Moon-Kim 3rd Summit to Top Trio of Inter-Korean Events VOA 14 Sep 2018 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will host South Korean President Moon Jae-in as the pair meet for their third inter-Korean summit September 18-20 in Pyongyang. The forthcoming summit was preceded by two other events on the peninsula this week: working level military talks and the opening of a joint liaison office - the fruits of the initial inter-Korean summit.
- Korea - P-8A Aircraft and Associated Support DSCA 13 Sep 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea (ROK) of six (6) P-8A Patrol Aircraft for an estimated cost of $2.10 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Korea - Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles DSCA 13 Sep 2018 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea (ROK) of sixty-four (64) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles for an estimated cost of $501 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- Korean officials meet to discuss past, future agreements Press TV 13 Sep 2018 -- Military officials from South and North Korea have begun working-level talks to formulate the details of former agreements and lay out the contours of a deal to be signed at the end of an upcoming summit between the leaders of the two former foes.
- S. Korea's Moon Calls for 'Bold Decisions' by US and N. Korea VOA 11 Sep 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in is calling for the United States and North Korea to "make bold decisions" to achieve the goal of "complete denuclearization" of the Korean peninsula.
- S. Korea, DPRK to hold working-level military talks on Sept. 13 People's Daily 11 Sep 2018 -- South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) agreed to hold the working-level talks on military affairs later this week, Seoul's Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
- Pyongyang Aims to Connect Railways of North, South Korea – Official Sputnik 11 Sep 2018 -- Pyongyang seeks to connect the railways of North and South Korea, North Korean Deputy Railways Minister Kim Yun Hyok said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
- Inter-Korean Summit Set; Plans for North's Denuclearization Elusive VOA 07 Sep 2018 -- South Korean officials say high-level talks are scheduled for early next week between representatives from the two Koreas ahead of a summit set for Sept. 18 through Sept. 20.
- South Korean ex-president may face 20-year jail for corruption Press TV 06 Sep 2018 -- Prosecutors in South Korea have demanded a 20-year prison term for former president Lee Myung-bak over bribery, abuse of power, embezzlement and tax evasion.
- Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un Meets Special Envoy Delegation of S. Korean President KCNA 06 Sep 2018 -- Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, received the members of a special envoy delegation of south Korean President Moon Jae In who visited Pyongyang on Wednesday at the building of the headquarters of the WPK Central Committee.
- Koreas arrange new summit, North 'committed to denuclearization' Press TV 06 Sep 2018 -- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has reiterated his commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, state media report, as Pyongyang and Seoul arrange a third summit.
- North Korea Could Formally End War With South Without US Troop Pull Out - Report Sputnik 06 Sep 2018 -- A South Korean delegation returning from Pyongyang brought important news from the socialist country: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is willing to sign an end-of-war declaration without the withdrawal of US troops from the South. Meanwhile, the North is preparing to celebrate its 70th birthday amid speculation about how militant the fete will be.
- Kim Jong-un, Trump Exchange Messages Via S Korean Envoy - S Korean Gov't Sputnik 06 Sep 2018 -- US President Donald Trump sent a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un through South Korea's presidential special envoy Chung Eui-yong, who visited Pyongyang on Wednesday, while Kim, on his part, asked the envoy to deliver a message to the US leader, South Korean presidential spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said on Thursday.
- North-South Korea Summit Set for Mid-September VOA 06 Sep 2018 -- A five-person South Korean delegation, led by President Moon Jae-in's top security adviser, visited the North Korean capital Wednesday and agreed to hold an inter-Korean Summit September 18-20.
- South Korean officials in North to arrange new summit Press TV 05 Sep 2018 -- North Korea has received a high-ranking South Korean presidential delegation in Pyongyang for talks to arrange another inter-Korean summit this month, as talks between Washington and Pyongyang have stalled over disagreements on denuclearization.
- S.Korea in talks with DPRK on opening date of joint liaison office People's Daily 04 Sep 2018 -- South Korea's unification ministry in charge of inter-Korean affairs said Monday that Seoul was in talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the opening date of the joint liaison office to increase communications between the two sides.
- Seoul Launches New Defense Intelligence Unit to Replace Disgraced DSC - Reports Sputnik 01 Sep 2018 -- South Korea launched on Saturday the newly-established Defense Security Support Command (DSSC) replacing the previous defense intelligence unit, the Defense Security Command (DSC), which has been disbanded amid allegations of its involvement in state affairs, Yonhap news agency reported.
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