Monday, March 18, 2024

Gu Min Chul

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

South Korean Air Force showcases its growing combat strength

The South Korean Air Force recently conducted an impressive “elephant walk” involving 33 aircraft, including F-35A stealth fighters, KF-16s, F-15Ks, and F-4Es. This demonstration at the Suwon air base coincided with the annual Freedom Shield exercise, reinforcing deterrence...

North Korea conducts massive artillery drill

North Korea's People's Army recently conducted extensive artillery exercises overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, according to reports from the country's state media. The drills aimed to assess the capabilities of large artillery units in delivering effective firepower. Commencing...

South Korea’s first spy satellite sends clear images of Pyongyang

South Korea's maiden military spy satellite has achieved a milestone by transmitting clear images of central Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, following its launch in December. The first South Korean military spy satellite was successfully placed into...

South Korea unveils upgraded K1E2 tank

The Republic of Korea Army has unveiled the latest iteration of its K1 main battle tank, revealing the upgraded K1E2 configuration. The K1E2 variant boasts several key improvements, including an enhanced gunner's sight system akin to that of...

US seeks defense procurement pact with South Korea

The U.S. Department of Defense has initiated steps to engage industry stakeholders in soliciting feedback on its pursuit of a defense procurement agreement with South Korea. This move comes against the backdrop of mounting security uncertainties stemming...

South Korea develops new drone interceptors

South Korea is set to unveil a groundbreaking system designed to intercept drones at distances of up to 30 km using a tube-launched, unmanned aerial system. The use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for interception purposes is...

South Korea expands F-35A fighter fleet

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration, or DAPA, has officially signed a deal to acquire 20 additional F-35A stealth jets. This procurement, executed under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, builds upon South Korea's previous acquisition of...

South Korea inks $849M contract for new attack submarine

Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has inked a new 1.1 trillion won ($849 million) agreement with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to embark on the construction of a cutting-edge 3,600-ton attack submarine for the Republic of Korea...