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Military Seeks to Acquire around 60 Small, Micro Spy Satellites by 2030

Military Seeks to Acquire around 60 Small, Micro Spy Satellites by 2030

SEOUL, Mar. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s military seeks to acquire around 60 small and micro-sized spy satellites by 2030, a source said Wednesday, amid efforts to bolster independent monitoring capabilities against North Korean threats. The military plans to launch around 10 to 20 small-sized reconnaissance satellites and some 40 microsatellites after acquiring five [...]

Gov’t to Push for Public High Schools for Military Children

Gov’t to Push for Public High Schools for Military Children

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The government seeks to establish public high schools for children of military families in an effort to improve their living and education conditions, the defense ministry said Monday. The defense and education ministries were set to sign a memorandum of understanding later in the day to make joint efforts [...]

U.S. Official Stresses Cooperation with S. Korea, Japan over N.K.-Russia Military Cooperation

U.S. Official Stresses Cooperation with S. Korea, Japan over N.K.-Russia Military Cooperation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A U.S. diplomat on Monday highlighted America’s commitment to working in tandem with South Korea and Japan to address growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, which he said serves only to prolong Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Speaking at a forum, Robert Koepcke, deputy assistant secretary of state [...]

Soldiers Plan to Save Over 10 Million Won During Military Service for Post-Discharge Travel

Soldiers Plan to Save Over 10 Million Won During Military Service for Post-Discharge Travel

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that soldiers are aiming to save over 10 million won during their military service, with plans to spend the money on travel after their discharge. The survey, conducted by the Ministry of National Defense’s Kookbang Ilbo through the app ‘The Camp’ from January 13 to [...]

South Korea to Increase Salaries of Front-Line Junior Officers and NCOs by Up to 30% by 2027

South Korea to Increase Salaries of Front-Line Junior Officers and NCOs by Up to 30% by 2027

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea plans to raise the annual salaries of entry-level military officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) at border units by up to 30 percent by 2027 from this year, the defense ministry said Sunday, amid a push to improve working conditions of troops. The salary for a new staff [...]

Quake-Triggered Phone Confiscations Spark Controversy Among South Korean Military Personnel

Quake-Triggered Phone Confiscations Spark Controversy Among South Korean Military Personnel

GYEONGJU, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – In the early hours of November 30, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Gyeongju, South Korea, leaving military personnel with an unexpected aftermath – widespread confiscation of mobile phones. Reports have emerged of soldiers surreptitiously using phones during prohibited hours, only to be caught off guard by disaster alert sounds.  According [...]