Gu Min Chul

Gu Min Chul is a defense reporter who covers the Korean defense industry and all related issues.

South Korean KF-16 crash in USA caused by human error

A South Korean KF-16 fighter jet accident during a multinational air exercise in Alaska earlier this week was caused by pilot error, according to a preliminary investigation by the South Korean Air Force. The incident occurred during Red...

South Korean army to get new tactical trucks

Kia has officially launched mass production of its new-generation Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV), the South Korean company announced on June 10. A ceremony held at Kia’s Autoland Gwangju plant marked the handover of the first production vehicles,...

South Korean Navy patrol plane crashes during training

A South Korean Navy P-3C maritime patrol aircraft crashed during a training mission on May 29 near the southeastern city of Pohang, according to military and emergency officials. The aircraft, a U.S.-made Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion, went down...

South Korean firm patents futuristic tank

South Korean defense manufacturer Hyundai Rotem has officially registered the design of its next-generation main battle tank, as shown in newly released patent documentation from the Korean Intellectual Property Office. According to filing number 3020240034192, the design patent...

South Korea holds large-scale amphibious landing exercise

The South Korean Navy and Marine Corps have commenced a large-scale amphibious landing exercise this week along the southeastern coastline, aimed at strengthening joint operational readiness in the face of evolving threats, including drone warfare. According to statements...

South Korea unveils fixed-site launcher for KTSSM missile

South Korea has publicly unveiled a fixed-site launcher for its Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile (KTSSM) for the first time. The launch facility was showcased during a recent visit by Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo...

South Korea eyes expanded arms sales to Iraq

South Korea is intensifying efforts to expand its defense exports to Iraq, with discussions underway to supply additional military equipment, including helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems. The talks occurred on the sidelines of the IQDEX 2025...

US military conducts first nuclear response training in South Korea

The US Army's dedicated nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response unit has conducted its first-ever nuclear weapon effects training in South Korea, according to reports from US Forces Korea (USFK). The training, held April 15-16 at...