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November 2025 - South Korea Special Weapons News
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- U.S., Republic of Korea Conduct Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise U.S. 7th Fleet 21 Nov 2025 -- The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy conducted a Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise (MCSOFEX) in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, and its surrounding waters and airspace, Nov. 17-20.
- Adoption of Resolution on Situation of Human Rights in DPRK at 80th Session of UNGA Third Committee ROK MFA 20 Nov 2025
- Outcome of the 10th International Conference on the Law of the Sea ROK MFA 19 Nov 2025
- Spokesperson's Press Briefing (November 18, 2025) ROK MFA 18 Nov 2025
- KCNA Commentary on Confrontational Declaration of U.S.-ROK Alliance KCNA 18 Nov 2025 -- Recently the U.S. and the ROK made public the "joint fact sheet" of the Kyongju U.S.-ROK summit agreement and the "joint statement" of the 57th U.S.-ROK annual security consultative meeting.
- US naval chief calls S.Korea nuclear sub for counter China 'natural expectation'; experts warn of regional tensions Global Times 17 Nov 2025 -- The US chief of naval operations' recent remarks suggesting that South Korea's future nuclear-powered submarine "is a natural expectation" to be used to counter China have raised concerns, with experts warning that the claim reveals Washington's intention to draw Seoul deeper into its Indo-Pacific strategy — a move that could place South Korea in an increasingly dangerous position.
- S. Korea offers to hold military talks with DPRK People's Daily 17 Nov 2025 -- South Korea offered Monday to hold military talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to prevent accidental clashes and ease military tensions along the inter-Korean border, according to Seoul's defense ministry.
- Defense Minister Delivers Special Lecture on "Bonlib Doseong: when the foundation is established, the right path emerges" ROK MND 17 Nov 2025
- S. Korea-Australia Defense Ministerial Meeting Held on the Sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles on the sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus on November 1 (Saturday)
- S. Korea-Thailand Defense Ministerial Meeting Held on the Sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with Nattaphon Narkphanit, Defense Minister of Thailand, on the sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus on November 1.
- S. Korea-Malaysia Defense Ministerial Meeting Held on the Sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with Haji Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Malaysia's Minister of Defense and the Chair of ASEAN, on the sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus held on November 1.
- S. Korea-Japan Defense Ministerial Meeting Held on the Sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan's Minister of Defense, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held in Malaysia on November 1.
- S. Korea-China Defense Ministerial Meeting Held on the Sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- On the afternoon of November 1, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with Dong Jun, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China, during the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus)
- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back Attends the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- On the morning of Saturday, November 1 (local time), Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back attended the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- "Cultivating a Smart, Advanced Military with Priority Allocation of Defense Resources" ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, center front row, answers lawmakers' questions on the 2026 budget during a plenary session of the National Assembly's National Defense Committee on Nov. 5.
- South Korea to Launch an Indigenous Nuclear-Powered Submarine by the Mid to Late 2030s ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense reports to the Cabinet meeting on significant progress in ROK-US nuclear fuel consultations, laying the groundwork for project implementation.
- Reaffirming a Strong Alliance and a Solid Combined Defense Posture at the 57th ROK-US Security Consultative Meeting ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Key officials, including Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, third from right, and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, second from left, attend the 57th SCM at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on Nov. 4.
- Minister Ahn Gyu-back Highlights "Two-Track Approach" of Deterrence and Dialogue at ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting ROK MND 17 Nov 2025 -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back attends the 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov. 1 (local time).
- U.S. forces, Republic of Korea Navy conducted bilateral exercise CSGEX 2025 U.S. 7th Fleet 15 Nov 2025 -- The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) concluded the bilateral exercise Carrier Strike Group Exercise (CSGEX) 2025 on Nov. 14, 2025.
- US, South Korea to 'move forward' on building nuclear-powered submarines Press TV 14 Nov 2025 -- The United States and South Korea have announced a significant advancement in their partnership, agreeing to move forward with plans to build nuclear-powered submarines.
- S. Korea navy reaffirms commitment to assist PH Navy modernization Philippine News Agency 13 Nov 2025 -- The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has reaffirmed its commitment to help in the modernization of the Philippine Navy (PN), following the visit of one of its top officials to the Philippines.
- PH, S. Korea army officials reaffirm defense ties Philippine News Agency 12 Nov 2025 -- The defense alliance between the Philippines and South Korea received a big boost Tuesday following the visit of Maj. Gen. Shin Eun-bong, Personnel Command chief of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA).
- Spokesperson's Press Briefing (November 11, 2025) ROK MFA 11 Nov 2025
- Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministries' Official Telephone Meeting on North Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 07 Nov 2025
- Spokesperson's Press Briefing (November 6, 2025) ROK MFA 06 Nov 2025
- US, S.Korea nuclear submarine cooperation could disrupt regional strategic balance, trigger tension: expert Global Times 04 Nov 2025 -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and the US held their annual security talks in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss a range of issues, including progress on building nuclear-powered submarines.
- U.S. Naval forces and South Korea Navy Conduct Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise 2025 U.S. 7th Fleet 02 Nov 2025 -- Naval forces from the U.S., South Korea, and 15 partner and allied nations began Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 25 near Busan, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025.
- Xi says China willing to work with S. Korea for steady development of strategic cooperative partnership PRC MND 02 Nov 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said that China stands ready to work with South Korea to ensure the steady and long-term development of their strategic cooperative partnership.
- Marcos revs up PH submarine push with SoKor's Hanwha Ocean Philippine News Agency 01 Nov 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. moved a step closer to realizing the Philippines' long-envisioned submarine capability, holding high-level talks with South Korean defense giant Hanwha Ocean on the sidelines of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit here.
- PH, SoKor to expand ties on defense, security, infra Philippine News Agency 01 Nov 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have reaffirmed their countries' deep strategic partnership, agreeing to expand cooperation in defense, infrastructure, and transnational crime prevention.
- President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with ROK President Lee Jae Myung PRC MofA 01 Nov 2025 -- On the afternoon of November 1 local time, President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea held talks with President Xi Jinping at the Gyeongju National Museum.
- Xi calls on China, S.Korea to strengthen strategic communication, consolidate foundation of mutual trust Global Times 01 Nov 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said that China stands ready to work with South Korea to ensure the steady and long-term development of their strategic cooperative partnership, according to Xinhua News Agency.
- Press Statement of Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of DPRK KCNA 01 Nov 2025 -- Pak Myong Ho, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, made public the following statement on Oct. 31:
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