South Korea said there have been no discussions with the U.S. over a possible pullback of American troops stationed in the country, after a

Kim Jong Un pledged to deepen North Korea’s deterrent posture across air, land, and increasingly sea-based platforms, emphasizing the newly launched 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer Choe Hyon as both a symbol of military self-reliance and a critical advancement in naval nuclear deterrence.

Amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula driven by North Korea’s growing military threats, a recent report suggesting the United States is considering a reduction of its troops in South

Participating U.S. forces included the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence and a maritime patrol aircraft, according to South Korean naval officials. South Korea contributed roughly 10 aircraft and 10 warships, including the destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi I.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the country's air force drills and stressed the importance of a step-up in war preparation, according to state media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised drills by the nation's air force and underscored the need for a step-up in war preparation, state media said on Saturday.

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The United States' reported consideration of a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) troop drawdown is raising eyebrows in South Korea as the reduction, if realized, could affect deterrence against a muscle-flexing North Korea and be construed as a sign of a diminished security commitment to South Korea.

South Korea's top military officer inspected naval units and the submarine command on Thursday, urging firm naval readiness to d

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised air force drills, emphasizing enhanced war preparations. He inspected various military activities and criticized U.S. policies. North Korea reaffirmed its alliance with Russia amid escalating frictions with the U.

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military officer inspected naval units and the submarine command Thursday, urging firm naval readiness to deter any provocations by North Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.