Korea to conduct Dokdo defense drill this week
Posted : 2021-06-14 13:02
Updated : 2021-06-14 19:10
In this Aug. 25, 2019, file photo, members of Korea s Naval Special Warfare Flotilla, also known as SEAL/UDT, stand guard on Dokdo islands during a defense drill on the country s easternmost lands and waters. Courtesy of Republic of Korea Navy
South Korea plans to stage an annual military exercise on and around its easternmost islets of Dokdo this week to beef up the country s defense capabilities, sources said Monday.
The drill, named the East Sea Territory Protection Exercise, is scheduled to take place Tuesday, and will involve the Navy, the Air Force and the Coast Guard, according to the government and military sources.
Debate heats up over Navy s proposal to develop light aircraft carrier
Posted : 2021-04-16 08:23
Updated : 2021-04-16 08:23
This graphic provided by the Republic of Korea Navy shows an envisioned aircraft carrier battle group featuring an indigenous light aircraft carrier. The South Korean military has recently proposed developing the country s own light aircraft carrier. Courtesy of Republic of Korea Navy
By Jung Da-min
Debate is heating up over the Republic of Korea Navy s plan to locally develop a light aircraft carrier. The Navy is strongly pushing for the vessel s development, saying it is an essential defense project for the country to meet the changing security situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula. However, critics say other weapons should be a priority considering the huge amount of money the country will have to allocate for the project.
New virus cases on Tuesday in 400s for 2nd day, upticks worrisome amid spring break
Posted : 2021-04-06 10:14
Updated : 2021-04-06 10:26
Those enlisted for Republic of Korea Navy receive a COVID-19 test at the Navy s education command center in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, April 5, before beginning their duty. Courtesy of Republic of Korea Navy
South Korea s daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 400s for the second day Tuesday amid sporadic cluster infections nationwide, with a potential resurgence looming amid loosened vigilance and increased spring travelers.
The country reported 478 more COVID-19 cases, including 460 local infections, raising the total caseload to 106,230, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said.
Defense ministry rejects Japan s renewed claims over Dokdo islets
Posted : 2021-04-05 11:51
Updated : 2021-04-05 16:07
Members of South Korea s Naval Special Warfare Flotilla rappel down on Dokdo Island from a UH-60 chopper during a defense drill on the country s easternmost lands and waters, Aug. 25, 2019. Courtesy of Republic of Korea Navy
South Korea s defense ministry on Monday flatly dismissed Japan s renewed territorial claims to the country s easternmost islets of Dokdo, saying Seoul does not even have to repeat explanations on the matter.
Last week, the Japanese government approved 296 textbooks for first-year high school students, including 30 kinds for social studies subjects, which contain Tokyo s sovereignty claims to Dokdo.