YONGSAN GARRISON, Seoul, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea is not the only thing that keeps Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), hard at work nowadays. The Yongsan base relocation is another tough task, probably a source of stress for the commander who often emphasizes the importance of the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The main opposition leader voiced his objection Friday to President Moon Jae-in’s push to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from the United States at an early date. Hong Joon-pyo, the leader of the conservative Liberty Korea Party, pointed out that South Korea’s independent defense capabilities are not yet sufficient [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s military is mulling over partly financing major firepower projects with private funds, an official said Tuesday. South Korea is pushing for the establishment of a “three-axis” platform to help defend itself against North Korea’s growing nuclear and missile threats. The three elements are the Kill Chain pre-emptive [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The defense ministry will install a special reform panel to deliver on President Moon Jae-in’s campaign pledges to bolster military capabilities, shorten military service for draftees and enhance their welfare, Moon’s policy advisory panel said Thursday. The ministry will also finalize its defense reform plan over the next year, the State Affairs Planning Advisory Committee said, citing its policy briefing. “The [...]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could try to complete the postponed transfer of the wartime operational control of South Korean forces from Washington to Seoul in an effort to reduce American security burdens, a top expert on Korea said Wednesday. South Korea handed over control of its forces to the [...]