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October 2024 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- U.S.-Korea communiqué notes importance of cross-Taiwan Strait stability CNA 31 Oct 2024 -- A joint communiqué issued by the United States and South Korean governments has taken note of the importance of maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait and reaffirmed security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul, and Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Korea Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024
- Joint Statement on the DPRK Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile US Dept. of State 31 Oct 2024 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
- Russia's Deployment Of North Korean Troops 'Dangerous And Destabilizing,' Austin Says RFE/RL 30 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called the deployment of North Korean troops by Russia to aid its war against Ukraine a "dangerous and destabilizing escalation" and said it could lengthen the conflict.
- Pentagon, South Korea urge North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia VOA 30 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his South Korean counterpart, Kim Yong-hyun, urged North Korea on Wednesday to withdraw from Russia an estimated 10,000 troops, which both countries believe are headed to fight alongside Russia in its war in Ukraine.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun Hold Joint Media Availability DoD 30 Oct 2024
- Regional Cooperation Framework for U.S.-ROK Alliance Contributions to Security in the Indo-Pacific DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- The United States (U.S.) - Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance remains the linchpin of peace and security not only on the Korean Peninsula but also in the Indo-Pacific region.
- 56th Security Consultative Meeting Joint Communique DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- The 56th United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Washington, D.C., on October 30, 2024. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials.
- U.S.-Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting and 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Fact Sheet DoD 30 Oct 2024 -- During the 56th U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) on October 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun advanced numerous initiatives that deepen our extended deterrence cooperation, modernize our alliance capabilities, and strengthen our contributions to regional security.
- U.S., South Korea Concerned North Koreans May Soon Fight Against Ukrainians DoD News 30 Oct 2024 -- The Defense Department is closely tracking the unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy Had a Phone Conversation with the President of the Republic of Korea President of Ukraine 29 Oct 2024
- US, South Korea to confer on North Korean troop deployment to Russia VOA 28 Oct 2024 -- Top diplomatic and military officials from the United States and South Korea are set to convene in Washington this Thursday as the two allies closely monitor and express concerns about North Korea's deployment of about 10,000 troops to Russia.
- North Korea says analysis 'proved' South Korea to blame for drones Radio Free Asia 28 Oct 2024 -- North Korea's defense ministry said investigators had "proved" South Korea sent a drone over its capital, Pyongyang, to drop propaganda leaflets, which the South has denied.
- 2024 U.S.-ROK Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2024 -- Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will co-host Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul and Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun on October 31 in Washington, D.C. for the 6th U.S.-Republic of Korea Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (2+2).
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 28 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Sunday:
- Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence Makes Public Final Results of Investigation into Case of Grave Infringement upon Sovereignty by Drone from ROK KCNA 28 Oct 2024 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK released Sunday the final results of investigation into the case of infringement upon its sovereignty which confirmed the take-off point and route and purpose of intrusion by the drone from the ROK found in the area of the DPRK capital city.
- Joint Readout of the Trilateral National Security Advisors meeting between the United States, the Republic of Korea and Japan The White House 25 Oct 2024
- U.S. Naval Forces Participate in Republic of Korea Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise US Navy 25 Oct 2024 -- Naval forces from the U.S., the Republic of Korea (ROK) and 17 partner and allied nations concluded Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in Busan, ROK, Oct. 25, 2024.
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Director of National Security Shin Wonsik of the Republic of Korea The White House 25 Oct 2024
- AFP eyes stronger logistics, maritime security ties with S. Korea Navy Philippine News Agency 24 Oct 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) are looking to further enhance their logistics cooperation, aside from defense and maritime security.
- Russia pays North Korean soldiers about $2,000 a month: South's spy agency Radio Free Asia 23 Oct 2024 -- Russia will pay North Korean troops about US$2,000 per month each, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday, as the United States announced there was evidence that the troops were in Russia.
- South Korea threatens to send arms, personnel to Ukraine VOA 22 Oct 2024 -- South Korea is renewing its threat to send weapons to Ukraine, days after releasing intelligence alleging that North Korea plans to deploy a large number of troops to support Russia's invasion.
- South Korea Mulls Sending Military Experts to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 22 Oct 2024 -- South Korea is considering sending a group of military experts to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops after Pyongyang allegedly decided to send troops to assist Moscow, a news agency reported on Tuesday, citing a government source.
- ROK-UK Joint Statement on DPRK-Russia Cooperation UK FCDO 22 Oct 2024 -- Joint statement between the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom David Lammy and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Tae-yul.
- Seoul could send weapons to Ukraine to counter North Korea's troop deployments Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2024 -- South Korea could send weapons to Ukraine as part of "phased measures" it vowed to take against North Korea and Russia over their deepening military cooperation, a senior presidential official told reporters on Tuesday.
- Russia-North Korea Cooperation Poses No Threat to South Korea's Security - Embassy Sputnik 21 Oct 2024 -- Cooperation between Russia and North Korea is being held in compliance with international law and is not aimed against security interests of South Korea, a spokesperson for the Russian embassy in Seoul told Sputnik on Monday.
- South Korea summons Russian envoy to urge it to stop North Korean Ukraine involvement Radio Free Asia 21 Oct 2024 -- South Korea summoned Russia's ambassador on Monday to demand that it stops the involvement of North Korean troops in the war in Ukraine while the embassy insisted that cooperation with North Korea was "not directed against" South Korean security interests.
- Truth about ROK's Serious Provocation of Violating DPRK's Sovereignty Uncovered: Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 19 Oct 2024 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the DPRK said on Oct. 18 that the ROK military gangsters' involvement in the serious provocation of violating the DPRK's sovereignty was clearly proved through the discovery of decisive material evidence and an objective and scientific investigation into it.
- North Korea to Consider Repeated Intrusion by South Korean Drone a Declaration of War Sputnik 19 Oct 2024 -- A South Korean drone was found in one of the districts of Pyongyang, and the Defense Ministry of North Korea has said a repeated intrusion by South Korean military assets will be considered a declaration of war and lead to retaliatory strikes, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
- North Korea sending troops to aid Russia in Ukraine war: South's spy agency Radio Free Asia 18 Oct 2024 -- South Korea's spy agency said Friday that North Korea had decided to send "large-scale" troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East undergoing training.
- South Korea Accuses Pyongyang Of Sending Soldiers To Russia RFE/RL 18 Oct 2024 -- South Korea claims Pyongyang began moving special forces to Russia earlier this month, days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a similar accusation that North Korea had sent soldiers and weapons to help support the Kremlin in its war against Ukraine.
- DPRK top leader calls S. Korea "foreign country and apparent hostile country" People's Daily 18 Oct 2024 -- The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) called South Korea "a foreign country and an apparent hostile country," and stressed "useless awareness about fellow countrymen and unreasonable idea of reunification" when he addressed inter-Korean relations, as he called for ramping up the war-fighting capabilities during an inspection trip to the headquarters of the 2nd Corps of the Korean People's Army on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 18 Oct 2024 -- The following is the press statement of Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, titled "Do not spout absurd remarks":
- Spokesman for DPRK Ministry of Public Security Releases Statement KCNA 18 Oct 2024 -- On Friday morning, rubbish scattered by a large balloon sent by the ROK scum was found again in Hwaam-ri and Munbong-ri of Phyonggang County in Kangwon Province and in Ryonghak-ri of Cholwon County of the province near the southern border of the DPRK.
- New debate ignited over Seoul's right to nuclear reprocessing VOA 17 Oct 2024 -- As North Korea escalates tensions on the Korean Peninsula, a new debate has ignited in Seoul over whether South Korea should have the right to reprocess spent nuclear fuel — a step that would allow for the extraction of a fissile material that can be used to build nuclear weapons.
- Joint Statement on the Republic of Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting US Dept. of State 16 Oct 2024 -- "The 1st Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kim Hong Kyun, the Deputy Secretary of State of the United States of America Kurt M. Campbell, and the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Okano Masataka met in Seoul on October 16, 2024."
- Trump suggests $10 billion price tag for US troops in South Korea Radio Free Asia 16 Oct 2024 -- U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has reignited debate over defense cost-sharing with South Korea, saying that if he were in the White House, Seoul would be paying US$10 billion a year to station U.S. Forces Korea, or USFK, in the country.
- USS Frank Cable conducts Port Visit in Jeju-Do, Republic of Korea US Navy 15 Oct 2024 -- Forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed the island of Jeju-Do, Oct. 13, after a scheduled port visit.
- South Korea steps up commitment to South China Sea, with limits VOA 15 Oct 2024 -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's tour of Southeast Asian countries shows Seoul has stepped up the country's role in supporting regional security, but there are limits to what it can do to help them push back against China's growing aggression, analysts say.
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 15 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Tuesday:
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Convenes Consultative Meeting on National Defence and Security KCNA 15 Oct 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, convened a consultative meeting on national defence and security on Oct. 14.
- North Korea blows up northern side of inter-Korean roads: Seoul Radio Free Asia 15 Oct 2024 -- North Korea blew up its side of roads connected to South Korea on Tuesday, the South Korean military said, after Pyongyang vowed to cut cross-border transport links amid disputes over drones that the North says have flown over its capital.
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 14 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement on Monday:
- Russia urges South Korea to avoid provocations amid drone dispute with North Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2024 -- Russia said South Korea should refrain from "further provocations" in response to North Korea's accusation that Seoul had sent unmanned drones across the border. The warning came as Moscow geared up to ratify a treaty on a strategic partnership with Pyongyang.
- Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Oct 2024
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee KCNA 13 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement "Reckless challenge hysteria will hasten the miserable end of the ROK" on October 13:
- Statement of Spokesman for Ministry of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 13 Oct 2024 -- Grave touch-and-go military tensions are prevailing on the Korean peninsula due to the ROK's wanton violation of the sovereignty of the DPRK through infiltrations of drones into its capital city of Pyongyang.
- Press Statement of Spokesman for Ministry of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 13 Oct 2024 -- A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following press statement "Gambling with the lives of people will result in miserable ruin" on October 13:
- North Korea says border units ready to shoot amid drone dispute with South Radio Free Asia 13 Oct 2024 -- North Korea said its army units near the border with South Korea have been ordered to be ready to launch strikes on the South amid disputes over drones that the North says have flown over its capital Pyongyang. South Korea's military said Monday it had detected signs North Korea was preparing to blow up cross-border roads.
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of WPK Central Committee KCNA 12 Oct 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, released the following press statement titled "ROK military is hard to evade its responsibility for chiefly grave infringement upon DPRK sovereignty and accomplice" on October 12:
- Crucial Statement of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 11 Oct 2024 -- The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Friday issued the following crucial statement "The trigger for defending sovereignty and security will be pulled up without hesitation":
- Present Situation of U.S.-ROK Alliance on Defence Cost Sharing Negotiations KCNA 11 Oct 2024 -- Kim Myong Chol, an international affairs analyst of the DPRK, issued the following article titled "Present situation of the U.S. and the ROK alliance on defence cost sharing negotiations":
- North Korea says South sent drones over its capital, warns of conflict Radio Free Asia 11 Oct 2024 -- North Korea said on Friday that South Korea has sent unmanned drones over its capital, Pyongyang, three times since last week, adding it could lead to "an armed conflict that could even escalate into war."
- PH Marines, counterparts from 5 nations to join 'KAMANDAG' drills Philippine News Agency 11 Oct 2024 -- Elite troops of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and their counterparts from the United States, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Australia will participate in this year's "KAMANDAG 08-24" exercises on Oct. 15-25.
- Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Call with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts Concerning Developments in the DPRK US Dept. of State 09 Oct 2024 -- Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink held a call with ROK Vice Foreign Minister for Strategy and Intelligence Cho Koo-rae, and Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki on October 8 to discuss concerning developments in the DPRK.
- North Korea says it will bolster defense on border with South, cut road, rail links Radio Free Asia 09 Oct 2024 -- North Korea's military said it will cut off roads and railways to South Korea and bolster border defenses from Wednesday, citing South Korean military exercises and U.S. "strategic nuclear assets" for the decision.
- South Korea sees signs of North building large nuclear-powered submarine Radio Free Asia 08 Oct 2024 -- The South Korean military has detected apparent signs that North Korea has started to build a large nuclear-powered submarine, a Seoul-based lawmaker said on Tuesday, as North Korea's leader dialed up his threat to use nuclear weapons against its enemies.
- North Korea likely to send troops to support Russia: South's defense minister Radio Free Asia 08 Oct 2024 -- North Korea is likely to send members of its regular armed forces to Ukraine in support of Russia, said South Korea's defense minister on Tuesday, which would signal a significant deepening of cooperation between the allies.
- Observers wary of US influence in S.Korea-Philippines defense cooperation boost Global Times 07 Oct 2024 -- The Philippines and South Korea on Monday upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership and agreed to boost defense cooperation.
- Philippines, South Korea boost ties amid threats on their respective borders Radio Free Asia 07 Oct 2024 -- The presidents of the Philippines and South Korea agreed on Monday to elevate bilateral defense and economic ties to a so-called "strategic partnership," as the two longtime Asian allies contend with security threats along their borders.
- Joint Declaration on the Strategic Partnership between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea Philippines DFA 07 Oct 2024 -- " Recognizing the ever-deepening relations between them and affirming their commitment to advance concrete cooperation across the full spectrum of their historic and dynamic friendship, the two countries have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP."
- ROK Special Measures Agreement Consultations US Dept. of State 04 Oct 2024 -- After eight rounds of consultations, the United States and the Republic of Korea have reached consensus on the proposed text of a new five-year Special Measures Agreement (SMA).
- ROK, US Submarine Commands Hold Talks, Cinch Ties for 30th Year US Navy 01 Oct 2024 -- Commander, Submarine Group (CSG) 7 and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Submarine Force, held the 59th iteration of the Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) at CSG-7 headquarters aboard Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 26-28.
- South Korea unveils missile that can hit the North's bunkers Radio Free Asia 01 Oct 2024 -- South Korea unveiled its latest domestically produced ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, on Tuesday as President Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korea that it would face the end of its regime if it attempted to use nuclear weapons.
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