Photo : YONHAP News The Ministry of National Defense says it is moving forward with a plan to secure a new large-sized training site for the South Korea-U.S. alliance amid opposition to joint drills from residents near the current sites.
In a report to the National Assembly National Defense Committee on Wednesday, the ministry said, in the long-term, it is pursuing a site equipped with anti-noise facilities and safety measures. Where the training site would be constructed has yet to be revealed.
The move comes after the U.S. Forces Korea expressed discontent with disruption to training schedules at current sites, including in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, and Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, as residents protested over training-induced noises.
North Korea sunk Cheonan warship, Seoul says after suspended reinvestigation
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North Korea is responsible for the torpedoing of the South Korean warship Cheonan in 2010, Seoul said Wednesday. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo
April 28 (UPI) Seoul s military said the 2010 sinking of the South Korean warship Cheonan was carried out by North Korea, a statement that supports the official findings presented during the presidency of Lee Myung-bak, a member of the opposition.
South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook told members of the National Assembly Defense Committee that North Korea is responsible for the torpedoing of the South Korean warship, in response to a question from Rep. Lee Chae-ik of the opposition People Power Party, News 1 reported Wednesday.
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.
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