LONDON — South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed that ongoing joint military drills with U.S. forces would end early, following President Donald Trump’s […]
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South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a discount
SEOUL, South Korea — The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.’s request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, […]
Trump orders Pentagon to reduce joint workouts with South Korea
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said […]
North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says
SEOUL, South Korea — SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile toward the sea on Wednesday, Japan’s Defense Ministry said, […]
No white phosphorus leak at US air base in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. military said Thursday its investigations confirmed there were no white phosphorus leak at one of its air bases in […]
North Korean chief inspects new warship, claims progress towards nuclear-armed navy
SEOUL, South Korea — SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected his new destroyer for two straight days ahead of […]
North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles towards sea, Japan and South Korea say
SEOUL and LONDON — North Korea test-launched two short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday afternoon, South Korean and Japanese officials said. The missile launch took place […]
