March 2021 - South Korea Special Weapons News

S.Korea reports 506 more COVID-19 cases, 103,088 in total People's Daily 31 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 506 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 103,088.
South Korea Reports 506 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 31 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 506 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours.
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne on the U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral National Security Advisors' Dialogue The White House 30 Mar 2021
South Korea Reports 447 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 30 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 447 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours.
S.Korea reports 384 more COVID-19 cases, 102,141 in total People's Daily 29 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 384 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 102,141.
Republic of Korea Reports 40 More Cases of COVID-19 Variants SPA 29 Mar 2021 -- The Republic of Korea on Monday reported 40 more new cases of COVID-19 variants, including 22 local infections, amid growing woes over the spread of more transmissible strains,Yonhap News Agency reported.
South Korea Reports 384 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 29 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 384 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours.
South Korea Reports 482 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 28 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 482 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours.
S.Korea reports 505 more COVID-19 cases, 101,275 in total People's Daily 27 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 505 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Friday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 101,275.
South Korea Reports 505 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 27 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported today 505 COVID-19 cases, including 490 local infections, raising the total caseload to 101,275, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Yonhap News Agency reported.
Joint Statement of Chiefs of Defense Condemning Military-Sponsored Violence in Myanmar DoD 27 Mar 2021 -- The following is a joint statement of the Chiefs of Defense of Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
International Chiefs of Defense Condemn Use of Lethal Force in Burma DoD News 27 Mar 2021 -- Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined fellow chiefs of defense condemning the use of lethal force against the people of Burma.
Seoul Notes Importance of Further Dialogue With US, North in Wake of New Missile Tests Sputnik 26 Mar 2021 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday announced the importance of further attempts to continue a dialogue with the United States and North Korea, noting that Seoul can protect itself from any provocations.
South Korea Reports 430 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 25 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 430 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours.
Photo: DPRK Announces it Test-Fired Two 'New Tactical Guided' Missiles Sputnik 25 Mar 2021 -- Earlier in the week, Japan, South Korea and the United States expressed concern over what they referred to as a test-fire of two ballistic missiles launched into the Sea of Japan by North Korea.
North Korean Missile Launches Show Threat of Pyongyang's Arms Programme to Neighbours, US Says Sputnik 25 Mar 2021 -- The statement from the Pentagon comes after North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan in the early hours of Thursday, sparking concern in South Korea and Japan.
South Korean Military Says Pyongyang Fired Two Cruise Missiles on Sunday Sputnik 24 Mar 2021 -- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Wednesday confirmed that North Korea had fired two cruise missiles off its west coast on Sunday.
S.Korean president receives COVID-19 vaccine ahead of overseas trip People's Daily 23 Mar 2021 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in publicly received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday ahead of his overseas trip scheduled in June.
Republic of Korea Announces 346 New Cases of COVID-19 SPA 23 Mar 2021 -- The Republic of Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell back to below 400 on Tuesday for the first time in a week, Yonhap reported.
New Virus Cases in 400s for 4th Day, Concerns over Resurgence During Weekend SPA 21 Mar 2021 -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 400s for a fourth day on Saturday, with continued sporadic clusters in the greater Seoul area adding to concerns over a resurgence in cases as more people go out during the weekend, Yonhap quoted the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) as saying.
Korea - AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles DSCA 19 Mar 2021 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $36 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken Conduct Press Conference With Their Counterparts After a U.S.-ROK Foreign and Defense Ministerial ("2+2"), Hosted by the ROK's Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and Minister of Defense Suh Wook DoD 18 Mar 2021
Joint Statement of the 2021 Republic of Korea – United States Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting ("2+2") US Dept. of State 18 Mar 2021 -- The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Republic of Korea:
Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin's Meeting with Republic of Korea President Moon US Dept. of State 18 Mar 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 18 Mar 2021
U.S.-Korean Alliance is Key to Peace, Stability in Northeast Asia DoD News 18 Mar 2021 -- The American commitment to the U.S.-Republic of Korea Treaty remains ironclad, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today following the ROK-US Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting in Seoul.
S. Korea, U.S. defense, foreign ministers hold "2+2" talks about Korean Peninsula, regional issues People's Daily 18 Mar 2021 -- Defense and foreign ministers of South Korea and the United States held the so-called "two plus two" talks in Seoul on Thursday about the Korean Peninsula and regional issues.
S. Korean, U.S. defense chiefs reaffirm goal of Korean Peninsula's denuclearization People's Daily 18 Mar 2021 -- South Korean and U.S. defense chiefs reaffirmed the common goal of the Korean Peninsula's complete denuclearization during their talks on Wednesday, according to the South Korean defense ministry.
US, South Korea Plan to Hold More Joint Wargames Despite North's Criticism Sputnik 18 Mar 2021 -- The United States and South Korea pledged to enhance their combined deterrence posture and keep up joint military exercises, despite Pyongyang's criticism of the drills, the two countries said in a joint statement after high-level talks on Thursday.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong, and Republic of Korea Defense Minister Suh Wook at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 18 Mar 2021
Blinken Reassures South Korea US to Defend Country Against Any Use of Force, State Dept. Says Sputnik 17 Mar 2021 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during talks in Seoul with his South Korean counterpart Chung Eui-yong emphasized Washington's commitment to defend the country against any use of force, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Defense Minister Suh Wook of the Republic of Korea DoD 17 Mar 2021
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks With Defense Minister Suh Wook of the Republic of Korea in Seoul, Korea DoD 17 Mar 2021
U.S., South Korean Defense Leaders Consult on Issues, Plan for Future of Alliance DoD News 17 Mar 2021 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterated America's ironclad commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea in his first face-to-face meeting with South Korean Minister of National Defense Suh Wook today in Seoul.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 17 Mar 2021
Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung US Dept. of State 17 Mar 2021
Senior Administration Officials Preview of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken's Trip to Anchorage, Alaska US Dept. of State 16 Mar 2021
DPRK condemns U.S.-S. Korea military drills People's Daily 16 Mar 2021 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday slammed the ongoing military exercises jointly held by South Korea and the United States, and warned of possible retaliation, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday.
South Korea Reports 31 More Cases of COVID-19 Variants SPA 15 Mar 2021 -- South Korea on Monday reported 31 more new cases of COVID-19 variants, including 12 local infections, prompting health authorities to stay on guard against the spread of the more transmissible strains here, Yonhap News Agency reported.
S. Korea Reports New Case of Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu SPA 14 Mar 2021 -- South Korea's agricultural authorities confirmed Saturday one more case of highly pathogenic bird flu amid growing concerns over a prolonged battle against the animal disease, Yonhap reported.
S. Korea Reports New 500 Virus Cases , Reaching 3-Week high SPA 14 Mar 2021 -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases reached the highest in 22 days today, on Saturday, stubbornly remaining above 400 for the fifth consecutive day, Yonhap reported.
South Korea Reports 459 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 14 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported today 459 COVID-19 cases, including 436 local infections, raising the total caseload to 95,635, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Yonhap News Agency reported.
South Korea Reports 488 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 12 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported today 488 COVID-19 cases, including 467 local infections, raising the total caseload to 94,686, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Yonhap News Agency reported.
Iranian FM accuses U.S. of blocking ROK from unfreezing Iranian assets People's Daily 12 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused on Thursday Washington of following former President Donald Trump's "failed policy" on Iran, after U.S. officials stated unwillingness to authorize the Republic of Korea (ROK) to unfreeze Iranian assets.
South Korean National Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud U.S. Department of Defense US Dept. of Justice 11 Mar 2021 -- A South Korean national pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Defense.
South Korea agrees to biggest increase in share of costs for US troop presence in years Press TV 10 Mar 2021 -- South Korea has agreed to a 13.9% increase in its contribution to the cost of hosting nearly 30,000 American troops on its soil for 2021, under a cost-sharing agreement with Washington.
South Korea Agrees to Pay 13.9% More to Maintain US Troops, Report Says Sputnik 10 Mar 2021 -- South Korea has agreed to increase its share of payments for the upkeep of the US military stationed in the country by 13.9 percent this year compared to 2019 as part of their cost-sharing Special Measures Agreement (SMA), the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the South Korean Foreign Ministry.
Republic of Korea Confirms 20 More Cases of COVID-19 Variants SPA 08 Mar 2021 -- The Republic of Korea has confirmed 20 more cases of contagious variants of the new coronavirus, bringing the total to 182, according to health authorities Monday amid concerns that the variants may worsen the country's virus battle, Yonhap News Agency reported.
US, South Korea Taking 'Final Steps' on Troop Basing Deal VOA 08 Mar 2021 -- A deal to maintain U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula is closer to completion, easing tensions between the United States and South Korea, which rose after the previous deal expired in 2019.
U.S., South Korea reach agreement on defense cost-sharing People's Daily 08 Mar 2021 -- The United States and South Korea reached an agreement on defense cost-sharing with increased contribution from South Korea, U.S. State Department said on Sunday.
US, South Korea reach cost-sharing agreement on American troops Press TV 08 Mar 2021 -- The United States and South Korea have reached a cost-sharing agreement for American troops stationed in the East Asian country, including an increase in Seoul's share of the expenses.
Seoul Urges Pyongyang to Have 'Wise' Reaction to US-S. Korea Military Drill, Ministry Says Sputnik 08 Mar 2021 -- South Korea hopes that North Korea will demonstrate a wise and flexible attitude toward Seoul's joint military exercises with the United States, which begins on Monday in the format of computer-simulated combined command post-training, the country's unification ministry said.
South Korea to Increase Contribution to Cost of US Troop Presence Under New Deal, State Dept Says Sputnik 08 Mar 2021 -- The talks about the costs had stopped during Trump's presidency due to the administration's demand that Seoul pay five times what it had previously paid. The new agreement will allow for a "meaningful increase" in South Korea's contribution and last until 2025.
South Korea Reports 416 New Coronavirus Cases SPA 07 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported today 416 COVID-19 cases, including 399 local infections, raising the total caseload to 92,471, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Yonhap News Agency reported.
New Virus Cases over 400, Rising Travelers Worried to Strain Virus Fight SPA 07 Mar 2021 -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases hovered above 400 yesterday, on Saturday as sporadic cluster infections showed no signs of a letup and the rising number of travelers amid warm weather is worried to spark yet another uptick in the curve, Yonhap reported.
COVID-19 claims 93 lives in past 24 hours in Iran: Official IRNA 07 Mar 2021 -- Some 93 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 60,687, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Sunday.
U.S., South Korea reach agreement on defense cost-sharing People's Daily 07 Mar 2021 -- The United States and South Korea reached an agreement on defense cost-sharing with increased contribution from South Korea, U.S. State Department said on Sunday.
US, South Korea to hold scaled-back military exercises amid COVID-19 pandemic Press TV 07 Mar 2021 -- South Korea and the United States have announced plans to hold their annual springtime joint military exercise this week, but the drill will be smaller than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic.
S. Korea reports 418 more COVID-19 cases, 92,055 in total People's Daily 06 Mar 2021 -- South Korea reported 418 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Friday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 92,055.
FM says Iran reaches settlement with South Korea for repatriation of assets IRNA 03 Mar 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that Tehran and Seoul has agreed upon repatriation of Iranian assets from South Korea.
South Korea Fights to Guard Its Trade Secrets From China VOA 03 Mar 2021 -- South Korea's leading role in high-tech industries has made it an attractive target for fast-rising Chinese rivals in search of enhanced capabilities in semiconductors, computer displays and shipbuilding, among other technologies.
U.S. Army, South Korea Alliance Strengthens During COVID-19 Vaccine Operations DoD News 02 Mar 2021 -- Hard times always reveal true friends, and it will also show what a strong alliance looks like. From the beginning of the COVID-19 global pandemic, U.S. Forces Korea has been working with local national agencies and organizations in South Korea to form a united front in the fight against the disease. As one of the largest medical assets in USFK, the 549th Hospital Center and Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital have been pivotal to the South Korea-U.S. COVID-19 response.
China, ROK sign revised memorandum of understanding: Defense Ministry PLA Daily 02 Mar 2021 -- The defense ministries of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) has signed a revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the establishment and use of direct communication lines between the air forces and navies of the two countries, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) today.
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with National Security Advisor Suh Hoon of the Republic of Korea The White House 01 Mar 2021

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