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July 2022 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming the Republic of Korea's Minister of National Defense, Lee Jong-Sup, to the Pentagon DoD 29 Jul 2022
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup DoD 29 Jul 2022
- Austin, Lee Discuss State of U.S.-South Korea Alliance DoD News 29 Jul 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the history that South Korea and the United States share as he welcomed South Korean National Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup to the Pentagon for talks, today.
- US, SK urged to ease military pressure, address NK's concerns as Pyongyang says 'nuclear deterrence' is ready Global Times 29 Jul 2022 -- By saying it is "fully prepared" for military conflict with the US and warning that the South Korean military would be "annihilated" in the event of "preemptive strike," North Korea has been showing a tougher tone recently following US and South Korea's intensive military exercises and verbal threats. Chinese experts urged the US and South Korea to ease military pressure on Pyongyang and respect its security concerns to avoid further escalation of tensions.
- China urges SK to stick to commitment despite change of govt, as 'Three No's' on THAAD 'plays key role in mutual trust' Global Times 27 Jul 2022 -- "A commitment made should be a commitment kept despite change of government," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday, urging South Korea to act prudently over the major issues concerning the security of its neighbors, after the South Korean foreign ministry claimed that the preceding Moon Jae-in government's "Three No's" policy over the THAAD issue is not a commitment to China.
- South Korea Fears North May Conduct New Nuclear Test in Coming Days - Unification Minister Sputnik 26 Jul 2022 -- North Korea may conduct a new nuclear test on July 27, the anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice, or shortly after that, South Korean Minister of Unification Kwon Young-se said on Tuesday.
- US helicopters hold first live-fire drills in South Korea Press TV 25 Jul 2022 -- US Army Apache attack helicopters based in South Korea are holding live-fire drills with rockets and guns for the first time since 2019, in a further escalation of tension on the Korean Peninsula.
They began just south of the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) along the border with North Korea, after having been cancelled in recent years when those living nearby complained about noise and safety concerns.
- Watch: Indonesian-South Korean KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Makes First Flight Sputnik 19 Jul 2022 -- The KF-21 Boramae, jointly produced by South Korea and Indonesia, took to the skies for the first time on Tuesday. Superficially based on Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Boramae isn't quite its equal in terms of stealth capabilities, but boasts some impressive stats nonetheless.
- Experts: Seoul, Tokyo Maintain Ties Despite Possible Japanese Military Expansion VOA 19 Jul 2022 -- As South Korea and Japan agree to improve bilateral ties, experts say the latter's possible constitutional revision allowing military expansion should be in line with the Biden administration's effort to forge a strong Washington-Seoul-Tokyo trilateral front against the threats of China and North Korea.
- UK and Republic of Korea set out desire to cooperate in Space UK MOD 16 Jul 2022 -- The respective leaders of the Royal Air Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) have signed Terms of Reference outlining future cooperation between UK Space Command and the ROKAF in the space domain.
- Korea - MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes DSCA 15 Jul 2022 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $130 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- South Korea says it will return Iran's funds once nuclear deal is restored Press TV 13 Jul 2022 -- South Korea has repeated its position on the return of more than $7 billion of Iranian funds blocked in the country because of American sanctions on Tehran as a top diplomat says the funds will be repatriated once Iran and world powers agree to revive a 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.
- South Korea says its missiles capable of dealing 'fatal blow' Press TV 12 Jul 2022 -- A senior South Korean general says the country's missile systems are capable of dealing a "fatal blow" to a potential enemy.
- S.Korea says DPRK fires apparent artillery shots People's Daily 11 Jul 2022 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday fired what appeared to be artillery shots, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
- South Korea: North has fired suspected multiple rocket launchers Press TV 10 Jul 2022 -- North Korea has fired suspected multiple rocket launchers, according to the South Korean military, amid concerns Pyongyang could conduct its first nuclear test in five years.
- Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim's Meeting with Japanese General Director Funakoshi and Republic of Korea Special Representative Kim US Dept. of State 10 Jul 2022
- With an Eye on China, South Korea Shifts Focus to US VOA 09 Jul 2022 -- After the foreign ministers of South Korea and China met on the sidelines of the G-20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia, each government issued a statement hoping for bilateral cooperation.
- Secretary Blinken's Trilateral Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park US Dept. of State 08 Jul 2022
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken, Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park Jin Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 08 Jul 2022
- South Korea calls for stern action against North Press TV 06 Jul 2022 -- South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has ordered the country's military to "promptly and sternly" retaliate any North Korean provocation, amid concerns Pyongyang could conduct its first nuclear test in five years.
- US sends F-35 stealth warplanes to South Korea, escalates tensions with North Korea Press TV 05 Jul 2022 -- The US Air Force has sent F-35 stealth warplanes to South Korea to carry out maneuvers, with a New York-based analyst saying the deployment of these destabilizing weapons will likely be viewed as a First Strike threat by North Korea.
- US F-35 Fighter Aircraft Arrive in South Korea for Joint Training Sputnik 05 Jul 2022 -- US F-35 fighter jets have arrived in South Korea for the first time in five years to take part in joint training with the country's military, US Forces Korea said on Tuesday.
- South Korea's Yoon Stirs Debate with Unconventional Communications Style VOA 05 Jul 2022 -- Almost every morning before he starts work, South Korea's new president stops to chat with a scrum of journalists camped in the lobby of his presidential office. Standing on a red carpet in front of a row of flashing cameras, boom microphones, and reporters trying to out-shout one another, Yoon Suk Yeol offers opinions on a range of issues, both serious and lighthearted.
- S.Korea reports 6,253 new COVID-19 cases People's Daily 04 Jul 2022 -- South Korea reported 6,253 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 18,395,864, the health authorities said Monday.
- S.Korea's rival parties elect new parliamentary speaker, vice speakers People's Daily 04 Jul 2022 -- South Korea's rival political parties on Monday elected a new parliamentary speaker after agreeing to put the National Assembly into normal operation.
- DPRK Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hits at Hostility of U.S. and Its Vassal Forces KCNA 03 Jul 2022 -- A spokesperson for the DPRK Foreign Ministry Saturday gave the following answer to a question put by KCNA as regards the fact that the U.S. and its vassal forces openly revealed their hostility towards the DPRK during the recent NATO summit:
- North Korea FM spokesman: US creating an 'Asian NATO' with South Korea and Japan Press TV 03 Jul 2022 -- North Korea has criticized the recent agreement between the United States, South Korea and Japan on strengthening military cooperation, asserting it is part of a US plan to create a military alliance like NATO in the region.
- S.Korea sends largest-ever contingent to RIMPAC, a 'dangerous' move to deviate from neutral stance for US Indo-Pacific strategy Global Times 02 Jul 2022 -- South Korea has reportedly sent a largest-ever contingent to the ongoing US-led Rim of the Pacific 2022 (RIMPAC 2022) exercise as its president wrapped up his first appearance in NATO. Chinese experts have warned that these moves send a dangerous signal that the Yoon Suk-yeol administration is deviating from a neutral line amid China-US competition and losing diplomatic autonomy to serve the US' Asia-Pacific strategy, which also faced concerns in South Korea over relations and cooperation with China.
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