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July 2025 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- US reaches flurry of tariff deals with India, South Korea and Brazil, sparking wide range of criticism Global Times 31 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday local time unleashed a flurry of tariff-related moves, including revisions to previously proposed duties on copper imports and products from Brazil and South Korea, as well as the termination of a tariff exemption for low-value shipments from abroad, according to media reports. The latest moves, which had sparked a wide range of criticism in those countries, disregard World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and undermine the stability and institutional foundation of international trade, some observers said.
- F-16s relocate to Osan AB as Super Squadron test prepares to enter Phase II US Air Force 31 Jul 2025 -- Starting July 28, the first F-16 Fighting Falcons relocated from Kunsan Air Base to Osan AB marking a major step in preparation for the continuation of the U.S. Air Force's Super Squadron Test. These F-16s are the first of many being temporarily re-assigned to Osan AB for Phase II of the test, the temporary transfer supporting Seventh Air Force's efforts to maximize capabilities and increase combat effectiveness on the Korean Peninsula.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Call With Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Ahn Gyu-back DoD 31 Jul 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with ROK Foreign Minister Cho US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025
- Special Envoy of Republic of Korea's President visits Poland Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Jul 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met in Warsaw with Park Jie-won, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea.
- Japan-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Working Dinner Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 29 Jul 2025
- Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with ROK Foreign Minister Cho Hyun PRC MofA 28 Jul 2025 -- On July 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with newly-appointed Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Cho Hyun at the latter's request.
- NZ Army combat-ready infantry platoon deploys to the Republic of Korea New Zealand Defence Force 28 Jul 2025 -- A New Zealand Army infantry platoon of 35 soldiers has deployed to the Republic of Korea to undertake training and activities with Korean and United States forces.
- Press Statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK KCNA 28 Jul 2025 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement "The DPRK-ROK relations have gone completely beyond the time zone of the concept of homogenous" on Monday:
- North Korea's Kim Yo Jong slams South's 'blind trust' in US, rejects talks Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has rejected the prospect of dialogue with South Korea, criticizing Seoul's "blind trust" in its alliance with the United States.
- PAF: Add'l FA-50 fighter jets a big boost to PH air defense Philippine News Agency 25 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) welcomed South Korea's pledge to deliver by 2028 the first batch of the 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft it has acquired from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
- Japan-ROK Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talks Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 Jul 2025
- Taiwan denies report of South Korea seeking martial law support CNA 23 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office has rejected a report by a South Korean newspaper saying that a military intelligence official under now-impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol sought Taiwan's support for South Korea's declaration of martial law in December 2024.
- S. Korea hopes to deliver first 3 of 12 fighter jets to PH by 2028 Philippine News Agency 22 Jul 2025 -- South Korea is shooting to deliver the first three of the 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft to the Philippines before the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s term in 2028, South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said on Tuesday.
- 13th High-Level Meeting Between Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard Held in New Delhi India PIB 21 Jul 2025 -- The 13th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) was held in New Delhi on July 21, 2025
- Mission is on time and on target Australia DOD 21 Jul 2025 -- Two Republic of Korea MUH-1 Marineon helicopters departed the ROKS Marado sitting offshore. They roared into Bowen, delivering an amphibious air assault force that cleared an enemy position, as part of Talisman Sabre 2025.
- Deputy Secretary Landau's Trilateral Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi and ROK First Vice Foreign Minister Park US Dept. of State 18 Jul 2025
- Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 18 Jul 2025
- Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Vice Foreign Ministerial Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 16 Jul 2025
- U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Joins Trilateral Chiefs of Defense in South Korea US Navy 14 Jul 2025 -- Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited South Korea on July 11, 2025, where he joined senior U.S., Japanese and South Korean military and government officials to underscore the criticality of trilateral military cooperation for addressing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific.
- Press Statement by Chief of Policy Office of DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 13 Jul 2025 -- The chief of the Policy Office of the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Sunday issued the following press statement titled "The U.S.-Japan-ROK military nexus threatening regional peace should be closely watched and deterred":
- Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight USSTRATCOM 11 Jul 2025 -- Two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2 fighter aircraft and two ROK Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcons escorted two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The flight continues to demonstrate and train the collective ability to immediately respond to regional security challenges.
- The U.S.-ROK Alliance Consultations Joint Press Release US Dept. of State 11 Jul 2025 -- The United States of America and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held Director-General-level consultations on July 10-11, 2025, in Seoul.
- Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 11 Jul 2025
- No agreements should come at cost of third parties' interests, FM spokesperson on SK-US trade talks Global Times 11 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on a senior South Korean trade official's remark today that the US had demanded South Korea adopt measures restricting China during trade negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China has always supported all parties in properly addressing trade relations and issues through dialogue and consultation.
- Wang Yi Attends the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting PRC MofA 10 Jul 2025 -- On July 10, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
- South Korea, Japan, South Africa respond to US tariff letter Global Times 08 Jul 2025 -- Countries including South Korea, Japan and South Africa have issued their latest reactions in response to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing tariffs on imports from multiple countries starting August 1.
- Trump announces 25-40 pct tariffs on 14 countries People's Daily 08 Jul 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that 25-percent tariffs will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), respectively, beginning Aug. 1.
- South Korean President pledges early improvement of relations with China; China ties crucial for Seoul amid trade uncertainties: expert Global Times 03 Jul 2025 -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, speaking on Thursday in a press conference after taking office last month, vowed to "protect peace and people's lives through practical diplomacy centered on national interests," based on South Korea's alliance with the US, close cooperation with South Korea, the US and Japan and the early improvement of its relations with China and Russia, according to the full text of Lee's speech published by the Maeil Business Newspaper on Thursday.
- U.S., ROK Navies Conduct CONSOL Training US Navy 02 Jul 2025 -- Military Sealift Command's commercial charter oiler MT Allied Pacific conducted a simulated consolidated cargo replenishment at sea, at Chinhae, June 16-19, 2025.
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