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South Korea's Brigade-Level Field Training Exercises Decline by 15

This year, outdoor field training exercises (FTX) at the brigade level or higher were conducted 15 fewer times than last year, according to data. The military cited reasons such as training controls ...
Defense One

Homeland pivot isn't affecting troops in South Korea, so far: commander

The Pentagon’s latest strategic documents knock the Indo-Pacific off its perch as the Defense Department’s priority theater, but that guidance has so far not reduced funding or training opportunities ...
The Diplomat

President Lee’s Reshuffle of the South Korean Military

South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visits Marine Corps Special Search Battalion and Marine Corps 2nd Division Yeha Maldo Socho, Aug. 27, 2025. Credit: ROK Ministry of National Defense Since ...
Reuters

US-South Korea military drills aim to deter North Korea, KCNA says

SEOUL, Nov 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's recent joint military drills with the United States are aimed at deterring North Korea, the North's state media, KCNA, said on Friday. The allies staged various ...
TwinCities.com

Hegseth praises South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised South Korea’s plans to raise its military spending, saying Tuesday that the Asian ally will take a larger role in defending itself ...