South Korean Army

Oct- 2024 -

15 October

South Korea to Deploy Domestic Infrared Smoke Canisters in 2025

South Korea’s military will deploy domestic infrared-shielding smoke canisters by 2025, as part of a 7.5-billion-won ($5.5 million) deal.

14 October

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

South Korea Tests Taurus Long-Range Missile

South Korea has tested its Taurus missile for the first time in seven years, preparing Seoul to defend against enemy cruise missiles.

14 October

Asia Pacific

South Korea special forces during a drill.

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea Military Says ‘Fully Ready’ as Drone Tensions Soar

South Korea's military said it was "fully ready" to respond after North Korea ordered troops on the border to prepare to fire in an escalating dispute over drone flights to Pyongyang.

2 October

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

South Korea Flexes ‘Monster Missile’ in Military Parade, Warns North Korea

South Korea presented its Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile to the public for the first time at its 76th Annual Armed Forces Day parade held in Seoul.

Sep- 2024 -

24 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

South Korea to Buy Hundreds of Polish ‘Warmate’ Kamikaze Drones

South Korea is poised to procure hundreds of loitering munitions from Poland in a deal that could reportedly reach $52 million.

Aug- 2024 -

13 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

South Korea Testing New Robot Dog for Counter-Terrorism Ops

South Korea has begun testing its new four-legged unmanned ground vehicle for counter-terrorism operations.

13 August

Cyber

Joe Saballa

S. Korea Says North Stole Technical Data About K2 Tank, Spy Planes

South Korea’s ruling party has revealed that North Korean cybercriminals managed to obtain classified technical data about two of its key military reconnaissance planes.

Jul- 2024 -

18 July

Asia Pacific