South Korea has begun deploying the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Hyunmoo-5 to frontline units, strengthening its deterrence strategy against North Korea.
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Woman Obtains Driver’s License After 960 Attempts
A South Korean woman managed to obtain her driver’s license after 960 attempts and spending over US$14,000 retaking the tests.
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U.S. Air Force displays MQ-9 Reaper drone at South Korea airbase
The United States Air Force released a photo of an MQ-9 Reaper drone stationed at Kunsan Air Base, highlighting ongoing operations in South Korea.
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North Korea intercepts South Korean drone after airspace violation
North Korea announced the neutralization of a South Korean reconnaissance drone that allegedly violated the country’s airspace.
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Ecuador incorporates the largest warship in its history into the Navy
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense reported that, on January 2, the patrol vessel KCG 3001, of the Tae Pyung Yang type, arrived in the country. The ship was acquired from the South Korean Coast Guard to strengthen the Ecuadorian Navy.
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Estonia will receive missiles with a range of up to 290 km and will expand its HIMARS fleet
Estonia has formalized the purchase of six K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), manufactured in South Korea, in a contract valued at $342.2 million.
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Estonia Signs $340 Million Deal for 6 Chunmoo Launchers from South Korea
Estonia has signed a contract worth approximately $340 million to purchase six Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, produced by the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace.
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South Korea launches its first amphibious-focused Fast Assault Craft for the Marines
The South Korean Marine Corps took a historic step by launching its first Fast Assault Craft, the HCB-001, fully designed and built in the country.
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South Korean Navy expands its fleet with four Chamsuri PKMR fast patrol vessels
The South Korean Navy has launched four new fast attack craft of the Chamsuri PKMR class, marking the beginning of the second phase of the PKX-B program.
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South Korea invests $170 million in new K600 tanks to strengthen the front line
South Korea has signed a new contract worth around $170 million for the additional production of K600 Rhino engineering tanks, which will now be sent directly to infantry units on the front line and to the Marine Corps.
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U.S. Downs MQ-9 Drone After Technical Failure During Flight in South Korea
The United States Air Force downed an MQ-9 Reaper drone after a critical failure during a routine mission off the west coast of South Korea.
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Estonia Receives New K9 Howitzers Manufactured in South Korea
Estonia has received six new South Korean-made K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, the Estonian Defense Investment Center (RKIK) revealed.
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