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January 2023 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement on Marking Two Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2023 -- A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Ghana, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the two year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Joint Press Briefing With South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup DoD 31 Jan 2023
- Joint Statement: Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III DoD 31 Jan 2023 -- ROK Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a defense ministerial meeting on January 31, 2023 in Seoul. This was the fourth meeting between the two leaders and the first meeting of 2023, which marks the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK Alliance.
- U.S., South Korea Want Peace in Indo-Pacific DoD News 31 Jan 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stressed that the goal of the U.S.-South Korean alliance is peace — not conflict — following meetings in Seoul, South Korea, today.
- US, South Korea Ramping Up Exercises in Response to North Korean Threats VOA 31 Jan 2023 -- The United States and South Korea will increase the pace and scope of joint military exercises, and expand intelligence sharing, in response to repeated and more frequent missile tests by North Korea.
- US, S Korea vow to expand war games amid tensions in Korean Peninsula Press TV 31 Jan 2023 -- United States and South Korea have pledged to expand the level and scale of their joint military exercises and boost nuclear deterrence planning amid a major uptick in tensions with North Korea.
- South Korea, US Agree to Expand, Bolster Level and Scale of Joint Exercises in 2023 Sputnik 31 Jan 2023 -- South Korea and the United States have agrees to further expand and bolster the level and scale of their joint exercises this year, according to a joint statement by the countries' defense chiefs released on Tuesday.
- Secretary General stresses value of NATO's global partnerships in visit to Republic of Korea NATO 30 Jan 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg wrapped up a two-day visit to the Republic of Korea on Monday (30 January 2023) with talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol. The two leaders discussed common security challenges and how to strengthen the Alliance's partnership with Seoul.
- Remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the CHEY Institute during his visit to the Republic of Korea NATO 30 Jan 2023
- NATO Secretary General's Trip Instigates Creation of Asian Version of NATO KCNA 30 Jan 2023 -- Kim Tong Myong, a researcher of the Society for International Politics Study in the DPRK, released an article titled "Is the trip of the secretary general of NATO aimed to instigate the creation of the Asian version of NATO?" on Jan. 29, which said:
- Austin Looks to Build on Strengths of Alliances With South Korea, the Philippines DoD News 29 Jan 2023 -- The security environment in the Indo-Pacific is growing more complex and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will meet with allies in the Republic of Korea and the Philippines to continue efforts to strengthen the security environment in the region.
- CTF 74 Visits Republic of Korea, Strengthening 70-Year Alliance US Navy 27 Jan 2023 -- Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7/Task Force (CTF) 74, visited the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Submarine Force Command (CSF) in Chinhae, ROK to discuss future opportunities for bilateral cooperation and tour the facility's undersea warfare assets, Jan. 25-26.
- Pentagon Chief Set to Reassure South Korea Amid North's Provocations VOA 27 Jan 2023 -- South Korean concerns about the U.S. nuclear umbrella are expected to be a major focus of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's upcoming trip to Seoul.
- Experts: Arming Ukraine Via US Could Worsen South Korea's Ties with Russia VOA 26 Jan 2023 -- South Korea, with a world-class arms industry, is facing mounting pressure to find a way to get needed arms and munitions to Ukraine without unduly angering Russia, which has hinted that it could resume military cooperation with North Korea.
- Pentagon asks US forces in South Korea to supply equipment for Ukraine Press TV 19 Jan 2023 -- The Pentagon has asked US forces stationed in South Korea to provide equipment for Ukraine, almost a year after Russia launched a military offensive against the ex-Soviet republic.
- South Korea summons Iran envoy to explain president's meddlsome remarks in UAE Press TV 19 Jan 2023 -- South Korea's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian ambassador to Seoul to provide explanations once again over the recent controversial remarks by President Yoon Suk Yeol in the United Arab Emirates.
- Experts: South Korea Seeks Enhanced US Nuclear Assurances Against North Korea VOA 18 Jan 2023 -- By expressing an interest in acquiring nuclear weapons, South Korea is demonstrating an urgent determination to secure enhanced security assurances from the United States as the nuclear threat from North Korea grows, experts say.
- Iran summons South Korea envoy over president's 'meddlesome' remarks Press TV 18 Jan 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the South Korean ambassador to Tehran over the recent "meddlesome" comments by South Korea's president in the United Arab Emirates.
- South Korea explains Yoon's controversial remarks on Iran IRNA 17 Jan 2023 -- South Korea has tried to downplay the negative impacts of controversial remarks made about Iran by President Yoon Suk Yeol during his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- 5th India-RoK Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) India MEA 17 Jan 2023 -- Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 16-17 January 2023 to co-chair the 5th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) with his ROK counterpart H.E. Mr. Cho Hyundong, First Vice Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, on 16 January 2023.
- Why South Korea's President is Talking About Nuclear Weapons VOA 16 Jan 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is accelerating a once unthinkable debate over whether his country should acquire nuclear weapons — a move that would transform the U.S.-South Korea alliance and upend regional security dynamics.
- Foreign Ministry assessing South Korean president's meddlesome remarks: Spox IRNA 16 Jan 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that the ministry is evaluating the latest meddlesome remarks by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol about relations between the neighboring and friendly countries of Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
- FM spox: South Korean president's 'interventionist' remarks on Iran-UAE relations lack diplomatic validity Press TV 16 Jan 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly slammed the South Korean president's latest remarks on Iran's relations with the United Arab Emirates as totally "invalid," saying it expects an explanation from Seoul.
- Chinese embassies require travelers from Japan and SK entering China to take 48-hour nucleic acid tests Global Times 16 Jan 2023 -- Chinese embassies in Japan and South Korea said in statements on Sunday that travelers to China must take nucleic acid tests within 48 hours before their departure, and those who show negative results will be allowed to come to China.
- South Korea, US army hold joint military drills amid tensions with North Press TV 13 Jan 2023 -- An elite South Korean army unit has conducted a joint military drill with American forces at a training field in Paju, located near the inter-Korean border, provoking the already heightened tensions with the North.
- South Korean President's Office Refutes Statements About Possible Nuclear Weapon Acquisition Sputnik 12 Jan 2023 -- The South Korean government's position regarding the implementation of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons remains unchanged, and President Yoon Suk-yeol's words about the possibility of obtaining nuclear weapons by South Korea are "theoretical," the country's presidential office said on Thursday.
- South Korea says may deploy nukes if tensions with North escalate Press TV 12 Jan 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol says his country may deploy nuclear weapons if tensions with North Korea boil over.
- Chinese Ambassador to S.Korea expresses concern over discriminatory entry policy, says China not responsible for visa issues Global Times 13 Jan 2023 -- China is not responsible for the current visa issuance issues between China and South Korea, Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming said. The ambassador expressed his concerns and regret over the unfair and discriminatory treatment toward Chinese nationals entering South Korea, media reported.
- China Imposes New Travel Curbs on South Korean, Japanese Travelers VOA 11 Jan 2023 -- China is taking further retaliatory steps against South Korea and Japan over the two countries' strict coronavirus testing requirements on Chinese visitors.
- In reciprocal move, China halts ROK, Japan visas People's Daily 11 Jan 2023 -- China has suspended issuing visas for South Korean and Japanese citizens as Beijing urged countries to adopt a fact-based response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to take reciprocal measures against discrimi-natory entry restrictions.
- China announces first countermeasure against discriminatory travel curbs Global Times 11 Jan 2023 -- China imposed its first countermeasure on Tuesday toward discriminatory and unnecessary travel restrictions against travelers from China by suspending short-term visas for South Korean citizens who wants to visit China. The latest measure is considered as China's direct and reasonable response to protect its own legitimate interests, particularly after some countries are continuing hyping up China's epidemic situation by putting travel restrictions for political manipulation despite that many public health experts around the globe have criticized it as a "toxic trend."
- China suspends issuing of short-term visas for South Korean citizens as countermeasure Global Times 10 Jan 2023 -- China suspends issuing short-term visas for South Korean citizens to visit China for visit, business, tourism, medical treatment, transit or other personal affairs, with the new adjustment taking effect starting Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy in South Korea said in a statement released on Tuesday.
- China Suspends Visas for South Koreans VOA 10 Jan 2023 -- China is suspending short-term visas for South Koreans seeking to visit the country in an apparent retaliation of South Korea's new coronavirus testing requirements on Chinese visitors.
- South Korea mulling purchase of Israeli drone detection system: Report Press TV 08 Jan 2023 -- South Korea's military is considering purchasing an Israeli drone detection system as part of efforts to bolster capabilities to detect small North Korean drones, a media report says.
- South Korea Mulls Purchase of Israeli Sky Spotter Early Warning System Sputnik 08 Jan 2023 -- South Korea is considering the purchase of the Israeli early warning electro optical Sky Spotter system, which helps detect and track aerial objects, such as drones, South Korean media reported, citing a defense source in Seoul.
- South Korea Embraces 'Tit for Tat' Approach to North's Provocations VOA 06 Jan 2023 -- In June, after North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean, South Korea and the United States responded by sending the exact same number of missiles into the sea.
- South Korean politicians' visit to Taiwan region sends wrong signal to 'Taiwan independence' forces, extremely dangerous: Chinese Embassy Global Times 05 Jan 2023 -- China has lodged solemn representations to South Korea and urged it to abide by the one-China principle, a spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in South Korea said in a statement on Thursday after a few South Korean politicians paid a provocative visit to China's Taiwan island.
- South Korea says North Korean drone entered no-fly zone over presidential office Press TV 05 Jan 2023 -- South Korea says a North Korean drone intruded into the no-fly zone over the presidential office in the capital, Seoul, last month.
- North Korean Drone Flew Directly Into No-Fly Zone Around South Korea's Presidential Palace Sputnik 05 Jan 2023 -- North Korea launched five drones into South Korean airspace on December 26, sparking a military alert and outrage from Seoul. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has instructed the National Security Office to suspend the landmark 2018 military agreement with Pyongyang if it "stages another provocation intruding on our territory."
- South Korea threatens to end military pact with Pyongyang after alleged airspace violations Press TV 04 Jan 2023 -- South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has threatened to pull out of a non-hostility pact signed between Seoul and Pyongyang after North Korean drones purportedly violated the South's airspace.
- South Korea Considers Scrapping Landmark Military Pact With North Sputnik 04 Jan 2023 -- Seoul slapped North Korea with an "enemy" label in a defense white paper in December. Relations between the Koreas worsened in the spring after the new South Korean government announced a hardline course, and finished out the year at their lowest point in decades amid back-and-forth airspace violations involving drones.
- South Korea confirms joint nuclear exercises with US despite Biden's rebuff Press TV 03 Jan 2023 -- South Korea on Tuesday confirmed discussions with Washington on its involvement in US nuclear weapons operations amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula after US President Joe Biden denied discussions on joint nuclear exercises.
- US Says It's Not Considering Joint Nuclear Exercises with South Korea VOA 23 Jan 2023 -- The United States plans to hold table-top drills and expand other areas of defense cooperation with South Korea, but is not considering joint nuclear exercises with Seoul, according to a senior U.S. administration official.
- Biden contradicts South Korean president's remarks, says not discussing joint nuclear drills with Seoul Press TV 03 Jan 2023 -- US President Joe Biden has contradicted earlier remarks made by his South Korean counterpart, Yoon Suk-yeol, that the two countries are mulling joint nuclear exercises, amid simmering tensions with North Korea.
- Biden Says Not Discussing Joint Nuclear Exercises With South Korea Sputnik 03 Jan 2023 -- US President Joe Biden said he was not discussing joint nuclear exercises with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, the White House said in a statement.
- US, S. Korea Plan to Coordinate on Potential Responses to N. Korea's Tests, According to White House Sputnik 03 Jan 2023 -- The United States and South Korea plan to coordinate efforts on the potential responses to North Korea's military activities, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.
- South Korean President Says People Fed Up With 'For Show-Only' Summits Between North and South Sputnik 02 Jan 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Monday that people were fed up with summits between the leaders of South Korea and North Korea that were "for show only," though there should always be an open door for talks between the two counties.
- US Not Discussing Nuclear Exercises With South Korea, Biden Says VOA 02 Jan 2023 -- President Joe Biden says the United States is not discussing holding joint nuclear exercises with its ally South Korea, even though South Korea's president told a local newspaper that such talks were underway.
- US, South Korea Mull Holding Joint Nuclear War Games Amid Tensions With Pyongyang Sputnik 02 Jan 2023 -- Last year saw a spate of war games involving troops from the US and South Korea, which were conducted in response to Pyongyang's missile tests.
- South Korea warns any N Korean nuclear use attempt would end Kim's rule Press TV 01 Jan 2023 -- South Korea's defense ministry has warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would lead to the "end" of Pyongyang, after North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un called for an "exponential" increase in the country's nuclear arsenal.
- South Korea, US, Japan Say North's 'Provocations' Will Deepen Its Isolation Sputnik 01 Jan 2023 -- Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan held three-way phone consultations, condemning Pyongyang's first missile launch in 2023 and warning that such "provocations" will drive the country into further isolation, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
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