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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets

China, Japan and South Korea agree to ramp up cooperation in rare summit in Seoul

China has agreed to revive trilateral cooperation with South Korea and Japan to address shared challenges, but also criticized the two countries’ increasing security collaboration with the United States.

Saudi Arabia signs $3.2 billion deal to buy South Korean missile defense system

Saudi Arabia has signed a US$3.2 billion deal to procure 10 batteries of the KM-SAM Block II (KM-SAM II) medium-range air defense system from South Korea

This futuristic office by Korean tech giant Naver is the world’s first robot-friendly space

Around 100 wheeled robots collaborate with 5,000 human workers at Naver 1784, handling tasks like delivering packages, lunches, and Starbucks coffee

US, Japan and South Korea activate real-time tracking of North Korean missiles

The United States, Japan, and South Korea have activated a trilateral real-time tracking system to detect and assess North Korea's missile launches.

South Korea, Japan and China diplomats pledge to renew cooperation in Seoul Summit after four-year hiatus

China, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to revive cooperation and facilitate a leaders' summit, possibly next year, aiming to alleviate regional tensions among the neighboring countries.

US, South Korea and Japan hold first-ever trilateral aerial exercise

South Korea, the United States, and Japan conducted their first-ever joint aerial drills on October 12, marking a historic milestone in their defense collaboration, confirmed Tokyo, Seoul, and Washington. The trilateral exercise took place south of the Korean Peninsula, where...

US warns North Korea would ‘pay a price’ if it supplies weapons to Russia

The US issued a stern warning to North Korea, saying it would "pay a price" if it proceeded with an arms deal with Russia, following reports of ongoing negotiations between the two countries.

North Korea simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea amid US-ROK drills

In a tense escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles during a military drill simulating a "nuclear strike" on targets within South Korea.

US and South Korea strengthen alliance, pledge stronger nuclear deterrence against North Korea

U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced to strengthen security partnership as they unveiled a new strategic pact to deter North Korean aggression.

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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets