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August 12, 2016

S. Korea defense chief to visit THAAD site next week for dialogue

Yonhap: South Korea’s defense chief plans to visit Seongju county, which was selected to host the advanced U.S. missile defense

July 7, 2016

N.K. claims it has capacity to counter U.S. new military strategy

Yonhap News: North Korea claimed Thursday that it has the full capacity to counter the U.S.’ new military strategy, warning

July 7, 2016

State Dept. approves SM-2 missile sale to S. Korea

UPI: The U.S. State Department has approved the proposed sale of 17 SM-2 Block IIIB missiles and missile containers to

June 23, 2016

N. Korea Test Shows Need for Better Defenses, Pentagon Chief Says

Voice of America: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that he didn’t know whether North Korea’s latest missile test

May 26, 2016

Korea To Buy Weaponry Worth $3 Billion This Year

DefenseWorld.net South Korea plans to import arms worth 3.5 trillion won ($3 billion) this year to enhance its defense capabilities.

May 26, 2016

Hyundai wins contract to design South Korea’s second batch of Aegis-equipped KDX-3 destroyers

IHS Jane’s Defense Weekly: Key Points Hyundai Heavy Industries is designing South Korea’s second batch of KDX-3 ships Design contract

May 24, 2016

South Korea, Japan, and U.S. to Hold Missile Defense Drill in June

The Diplomat: South Korea and Japan will join the United States in a joint missile defense exercise on or around

April 7, 2016

US and ROK Air Defenders Demonstrate Their Resolve During Major Command Post Exercise

DVIDS: OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea – “We have a volley!” was a common phrase heard on Osan Air Base

April 4, 2016

Korea, Japan practice sharing info during missile defense drill

Yonhap: South Korea and Japan practiced sharing information during an international missile defense exercise led by the United States, bolstering

March 23, 2016

Carter: U.S., South Korea Agree in Principle on THAAD Deployment

The Korea Times: The United States and South Korea have agreed in principle to deploy the THAAD missile defense system