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April 2023 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Kim Yo Jong Clarifies Stand through KCNA KCNA 29 Apr 2023 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, made public the following stand through the Korean Central News Agency on April 28:
- North Korea vows response to US-South's nuclear agreement Press TV 29 Apr 2023 -- North Korea vows to respond proportionally to an agreement reached recently between the South and the United States allowing the deployment of American nuclear assets to the Korean Peninsula.
- Experts: Declaration May Not Ease SKorea's Concern Over US Nuclear Commitment VOA 28 Apr 2023 -- An unprecedented bilateral nuclear declaration that Washington and Seoul just announced may not be enough to assuage South Koreans' worries about a U.S. pledge to protect them from North Korea's nuclear attacks as it was designed to do, according to experts.
- Russia says US-South Korea nuclear deal destabilizes region, world Press TV 28 Apr 2023 -- Russia has criticized a recent nuclear agreement between the United States and South Korea, warning that the new deal would escalate the existing tensions in the region and destabilize the world.
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Meets With President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol DoD 27 Apr 2023
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Welcomes Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to the Pentagon DoD 27 Apr 2023
- South Korean President Yoon Visits Pentagon, Discusses Deterrence DoD News 27 Apr 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today in the Pentagon to discuss the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance and to discuss ways to make that alliance even closer.
- US-S.Korea agreements add new danger; 'extended deterrence' could trigger 'another nuclear crisis' in peninsula Global Times 27 Apr 2023 -- US President Joe Biden and visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol reached a series of strategic agreements on "extended deterrence" against North Korea, as well as the Taiwan question and the South China Sea issue, drawing firm opposition and strong criticism from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
- US nuclear submarines to dock in S Korea in rare visit amid tension with North Press TV 27 Apr 2023 -- The US military is set to deploy nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea in a purported move to show its resolve to protect Seoul against the North Korea.
- South Korean president calls for stronger security ties with U.S. and Japan Radio Free Asia 27 Apr 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol condemned North Korea on Thursday for its nuclear ambitions and called for a stronger trilateral security relationship between Seoul, Tokyo and Washington to counter North Korean nuclear threats.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a State Luncheon in Honor of Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-Yeol US Dept. of State 27 Apr 2023
- South Korean Conservatives Lament 'Nuclear Shackles' Following Yoon-Biden Summit VOA 27 Apr 2023 -- The United States' pledge to reinforce its nuclear umbrella protecting South Korea has failed to quiet some South Korean conservatives who want their country to develop nuclear weapons.
- South Korean President: World Democratic Ideals 'At Risk' VOA 27 Apr 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday hailed 70 years of friendship and cooperation with the United States but warned that the democratic ideals of the two countries are "at risk" throughout the world because "false propaganda and disinformation are distorting the truth and public opinion."
- Remarks by Vice President Harris at a State Department Luncheon for President Yoon Suk Yeol and Mrs. Kim Keon Hee of the Republic of Korea The White House 27 Apr 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea at State Dinner The White House 27 Apr 2023
- China opposes U.S. deterring ROK chip exports to China People's Daily 28 Apr 2023 -- China strongly opposes the United States' requirement of forbidding chip makers of the Republic of Korea to fill the gap of chip exports left by their American peers in the Chinese market, said a commerce ministry spokesperson Thursday.
- US claims Iran can use funds frozen by S Korea for humanitarian purposes Press TV 27 Apr 2023 -- A spokesman for the United States National Security Council has reportedly claimed that Iran can use $7 billion worth of its blocked funds in South Korea to buy humanitarian items.
- China warns US, S Korea against 'stirring tensions' with Pyongyang Press TV 27 Apr 2023 -- China has warned the US and South Korea against "stirring up tensions" and "provoking confrontation" with the North following Washington's decision to deploy nuclear submarines to Seoul to purportedly protect it against Pyongyang.
- U.S., South Korea Unveil Joint Declaration Outlining Steps to Bolster Deterrence DoD News 26 Apr 2023 -- President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outlined new steps aimed at bolstering the longstanding U.S.-South Korean defense alliance in the face of growing nuclear threats posed by North Korea.
- No South Korean Nuclear Weapons; US Will Increase Deterrence VOA 26 Apr 2023 -- South Korea agreed not to pursue its own nuclear weapons program, in return for a greater decision-making role in U.S. contingency planning in the event of a North Korean nuclear attack and a more muscular U.S. presence in the region.
- Washington Declaration The White House 26 Apr 2023 -- "The ROK has full confidence in U.S. extended deterrence commitments and recognizes the importance, necessity, and benefit of its enduring reliance on the U.S. nuclear deterrent. The United States commits to make every effort to consult with the ROK on any possible nuclear weapons employment on the Korean Peninsula, consistent with the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review's declaratory policy, and the Alliance will maintain robust communication infrastructure to facilitate these consultations. President Yoon reaffirmed the ROK's longstanding commitment to its obligations under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty as the cornerstone of the global nonproliferation regime as well as to the U.S.-ROK Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy."
- US will send nuclear-armed subs to South Korea: Biden Press TV 26 Apr 2023 -- In a new agreement with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, US President Joe Biden has pledged to deploy nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea for the first time in four decades to defend its ally from what they claim to be growing nuclear threats from North Korea.
- Washington Briefs China on US-S Korean Plans to Up Military Drills in Region Sputnik 26 Apr 2023 -- China is being briefed about plans between the United States and South Korea to enhance military activity near the Korean Peninsula in light of Pyongyang's advancing nuclear missile capability, a senior US administration official told reporters.
- Leaders' Joint Statement in Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Alliance between the United States of America and the Republic of Korea The White House 26 Apr 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea in Joint Press Conference The White House 26 Apr 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 26 Apr 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea at Arrival Ceremony The White House 26 Apr 2023
- Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, and United States Fleet Commanders Conduct Roundtable Discussion US Navy 25 Apr 2023 -- Naval leaders from Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, and the United States convened for an exchange of ideas on operational topics aboard the helicopter training ship ROKS Hansando (ATH-81), April 20-21.
- Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea During a Visit to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center The White House 25 Apr 2023
- Readout of Vice President Harris's Engagement with President Yoon on Space Cooperation The White House 25 Apr 2023
- South Korea's Yoon and Biden likely to discuss nuclear deterrence, trade at summit Radio Free Asia 25 Apr 2023 -- South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol is in the United States this week for a state visit to mark Seoul's 70-year alliance with Washington and for talks with President Joe Biden that will likely focus on trade and deterrence against North Korean nuclear capabilities, experts told Radio Free Asia.
- US-South Korea State Visit Could Feature Quiet Talks on China VOA 24 Apr 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden will pull out all the stops Wednesday when he hosts South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for a pomp-filled state visit to cap a day grounded by serious discussions, including, analysts say, quiet talks about countering an increasingly powerful China.
- 11th high level meet between Indian and Korea Coast Guards India PIB 24 Apr 2023 -- A seven-member delegation of the South Korea Coast Guard will have a high level meeting with Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi on 25 April, 2023. The delegation of South Korean Coast Guard will be led by Commissioner General KIM Jong Wook, while Indian Coast Guard team will be headed by ADG Rakesh Pal, Officiating Director General, Indian Coast Guard.
- China lodges complaint with South Korea over Taiwan remarks Press TV 23 Apr 2023 -- China has lodged a complaint with South Korea over "erroneous" remarks made by the country's president about Chinese Taipei (Taiwan).
- Blindly following US is bound to restrict S.Korea's room for diplomatic work, experts warn Global Times 23 Apr 2023 -- With controversy over South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's Taiwan-related remarks continuing ahead of a US visit he is scheduled to make from April 24-29, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong made solemn representations to South Korean Ambassador to China Chung Jae-ho over Yoon's erroneous remarks, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding statements by President of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol in the context of Ukraine Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Apr 2023
- Russia slams S Korean suggestion to arm Kiev as 'anti-Russia' move Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted strongly to South Korea's suggestion that it may start arming Ukraine's government, slamming the idea as "an openly hostile anti-Russian move."
- Seoul Predicted to Announce Supply of Lethal Weapons to Ukraine Following US Pressure Sputnik 19 Apr 2023 -- Seoul may exploit Ukrainian fake news regarding the Russian special military operation in order to find a pretext to aid Kiev, argued Director of the South Korean Institute of Eurasian Strategic Studies and former Minister at the Korean Embassy in Moscow Byong Hwan Park.
- Russia warns to arm North Korea if South Korea sends weapons to Ukraine Press TV 19 Apr 2023 -- Russia's former President Dmitry Medvedev says Moscow can equip North Korea with advanced weapons if South Korea begins to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
- US-South Korea State Visit Talks to Include Deterrence Against N. Korea VOA 18 Apr 2023 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will be in Washington later this month to discuss Seoul's efforts to upgrade extended deterrence against North Korea and Washington's goal of diversifying supply chain networks away from China, according to experts.
- South Korean-branded rice cookers in Pyongyang show Kaesong complex still functioning Radio Free Asia 17 Apr 2023 -- Sleek, modern rice cookers bearing the South Korean brand Cuckoo sell at premium prices in North Korean department stores, but they have not been illegally smuggled into the country, nor are they Chinese-made fakes.
- Russia, China Believe US, Allies Responsible for Escalation on Korean Peninsula Sputnik 17 Apr 2023 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko discussed the situation around the Korean peninsula with Chinese special envoy on North Korea Liu Xiaoming in Moscow, and the parties agreed that Washington and its allies bear responsibility for the escalation of the situation around the peninsula.
- S. Korea, US, Japan Hold Missile Defense Drills After Pyongyang's Missile Launch Sputnik 17 Apr 2023 -- South Korea, the United States and Japan have carried out missile defense exercises in the East Sea international waters in an effort to strengthen deterrence against North Korean nuclear and missile threats, South Korean media said on Monday, citing the country's navy.
- Minister Joly strengthens security cooperation with the Republic of Korea Canada 15 Apr 2023 -- Canada and the Republic of Korea (Korea), in this year of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, reaffirm their strong and historic relations and steadfast friendship. The two countries also commit to supporting the rules-based international order and realizing the full potential of their relationship.
- Backgrounder: General Security of Information Agreement Canada 15 Apr 2023 -- In November 2022, the Government of Canada launched its Indo-Pacific Strategy, which highlights the Republic of Korea (Korea) as a key partner for Canada in the Indo-Pacific and in the North Pacific specifically.
- US, Japan & South Korea Discuss Regularizing Military Drills to Counter Pyongyang Sputnik 15 Apr 2023 -- Top security officials from the United States, Japan, and South Korea in a joint statement said they discussed the regularization of military exercises to deter and respond to North Korea's missile threats.
- Joint Statement of the 13th Defense Trilateral Talks DoD 14 Apr 2023 -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner, Japan Director General for Defense Policy Masuda Kazuo, and Republic of Korea (ROK) Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Heo Tae-keun convened the 13th Defense Trilateral Talks (DTT) in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2023.
- Joint Press Statement for the 22nd Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue DoD 12 Apr 2023 -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense (MND) held the 22nd Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) from April 11-12, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
- Seoul Stands Firm on Not Sending Lethal Weapons to Ukraine VOA 12 Apr 2023 -- Seoul has reiterated its decision not to send lethal weapons to Kyiv following the leak of Pentagon documents reportedly showing top South Korean officials deliberating whether to sell artillery shells to the U.S. because of worries that the ammunition could end up in Ukraine.
- South Korea to Supply US With 500,000 Artillery Shells 'On Loan', Reports Say Sputnik 12 Apr 2023 -- Earlier, US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said that the United States aims at substantially increasing its production of 155mm artillery and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munitions over the next few years.
- South Korea 'Strongly Protests' Japan's Renewed Claim to Disputed Dokdo Islands Sputnik 11 Apr 2023 -- South Korea Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lim Soo-suk said on Tuesday that Seoul "strongly protests" Tokyo's renewed territorial claim to disputed Dokdo Islands, also known as Takeshima Islands in Japan, in its latest Diplomatic Bluebook.
- North Korea's leader calls for 'more practical, offensive' war deterrence to counter US, South aggression Press TV 11 Apr 2023 -- North Korea's leader has called for strengthening of the country's war deterrence in the face of aggressive moves by Pyongyang's archenemies, the United States and South Korea.
- Ahead of Biden-Yoon Meeting, US Accused of Spying on South Korea VOA 10 Apr 2023 -- South Korea's government is scrambling to contain the political and diplomatic fallout after U.S. media reported that the United States - the country's longtime ally - spied on senior South Korean security officials.
- Joint Statement by the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan Special Representatives for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) US Dept. of State 06 Apr 2023 -- The following text is a joint statement by the U.S. Special Representative for the DPRK Sung Kim, the Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn, and Japanese Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Funakoshi Takehiro, following a trilateral meeting on April 7, 2023, in Seoul.
- Canada, India, Japan, Korea, and the U.S. Complete Multilateral Guam-Based Exercise Sea Dragon 2023 US Navy 06 Apr 2023 -- The U.S. Navy and four allied and partner nations concluded operations for the annual, multi-national exercise Sea Dragon 2023, March 29.
- North Korea: US-South Korea drills driving tensions to 'brink of nuclear war' Press TV 06 Apr 2023 -- North Korea says joint military drills by the United States and South Korea are pushing tensions on the Korean Peninsula to the "brink of a nuclear war," vowing to respond with "offensive action."
- Secretary General welcomes Indo-Pacific partner countries to NATO HQ NATO 05 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta, Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Do Hoon Lee, and Deputy Ambassador of Australia to NATO David Dutton to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (5 April 2023).
- 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts Ssang Yong 2023 USMC News 05 Apr 2023 -- The Alliance between the United States and Republic of Korea has endured the test of time for 70 years. From unforgiving conditions of Inchon and sub-zero temperatures of the Chosin Reservoir to brutal combat in the jungles of Vietnam, the U.S.-ROK Alliance has been forged through shared struggles of war and a common vision of freedom. Fast forward to present day, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group celebrate this Alliance through executing Ssang Yong 2023.
- Seoul Prioritizes Pyongyang's Human Rights Abuses Amid Growing Nuclear Tensions VOA 05 Apr 2023 -- South Korea has issued an unprecedented report on North Korea's treatment of its own citizens, signaling Seoul no longer believes that silence on the rights abuses will ease the way for progress on negotiating an end to Pyongyang's burgeoning nuclear and missile programs.
- NIMCSG, JMSDF, ROKN Conduct Trilateral Maritime Exercise US Navy 04 Apr 2023 -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) conducted a trilateral maritime exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), April 3-4.
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's call with Republic of Korea National Security Advisor Cho Tae-yong The White House 03 Apr 2023
- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, Republic of Korea Navy Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise US Navy 03 Apr 2023 -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) March 27.
- South Korea, US, Japan Launch Joint Naval Drills Involving USS Carrier: Defense Ministry Sputnik 03 Apr 2023 -- South Korea, the United States and Japan on Monday launched two-day joint naval exercises involving USS Nimitz (CVN-68) aircraft carrier in the waters south of the South Korean island of Jeju in response to the recent missile launches by North Korea, the South Korean Defense Ministry said.
- China: Joint military drills by US, S Korea, Japan main reason for tensions on Korean Peninsula Press TV 03 Apr 2023 -- China says joint military drills by the United States and its regional allies, namely South Korea and Japan, are the main reason for tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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