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Man Finds Egg with 4 Yolks, Chance Rarer Than Winning the LotteryAn egg with four yolks was discovered in South Korea, a rare occurrence with slim odds, but it's safe to eat.
Tank Tech Race: US, Germany, and South Korea Battle for SupremacyFuture tanks: hybrid power, advanced weapons, autonomy, reduced crews, designed for future warfare, emphasizing stealth, AI, and firepower.
Defense Ministry Updates Military Ideology Textbook: "Internal Threat of North Korean Supporters" The Ministry of National Defense has published a revised military mental warfare textbook, stating that North Korean followers are an "internal threat.
Seoul Prepares for North Korea's Threats: New Civil Defense Drill IntroducedSeoul City plans a Unified Defense Training involving civilians, military, and police to prepare for North Korean provocations.
KF-21 Fighter Jet Mass Production Included in South Korea's Defense Budget for 2024South Korea's 2024 defense budget: 59.4 trillion won, a 4.2% increase, with KF-21 project and officer duty fees rise.
CSAT Bell-Ringing Mishap: Students Go for $17,000 Each in CompensationStudents sue over 2024 CSAT bell mishap, seek $17,000 per person. Authorities criticized for lack of apology and measures.
Japan's New Focus on Defense Exports Sparks Competition with South KoreaSouth Korea and Japan vie in Southeast Asia's defense market; Japan broadens exports with advanced weapons. Competitive policy needed.
Chinese Man Illegally Films in Seoul Motel: Chilling Camera Placement Locations A Chinese man who illegally filmed at a motel in Seoul's Gwanak district was sentenced to two years in prison and 40 hours of sexual assault treatment. The Chinese man was in possession of 1.4 million videos of more than 240 victims who were filmed illegally inside the motel...
South Korea, USA, and Japan Establish Real-Time Sharing of North Korean Missile Information The three countries, South Korea, the United States, and Japan, will start a real-time sharing system for North Korean missile warning information from the 19th. This is in response to North Korea's accelerated missile provocations, including the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) the day before...
China's Controversial Claim on Korea's Traditional Fan Dance, Stealing Culture?Baidu, a Chinese portal site, faces criticism for claiming the Korean fan dance as a Chinese folk dance, cultural appropriation.
APS vs. Anti-Tank Missiles: The Race for Tank Defense SupremacyArticle discusses tank Active Protection Systems (APS) against anti-tank missiles, importance of South Korea upgrading APS.
Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicle Leads the Way in Daring Enemy Shore LandingsThis article discusses the history and development of landing operations and the use of Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) in South Korea.
South Korea Ranks First in Elderly Poverty Among OECD CountriesSouth Korea leads OECD in elderly poverty, with over 40% of those aged 66+ facing financial hardship, triple the OECD average.
U.S., South Korea, and Japan Launch Real-Time Missile Warning System Against North KoreaSouth Korea, U.S., and Japan launch real-time missile warning system to counter North Korean threats, enhancing security.
North Korea's Aggressive Behaviour: Fires Most Powerful Long-Range MissileNorth Korea conducts missile provocations following U.S.-South Korean joint exercise; launches long-range ballistic missile towards East Sea.
North Korean SRBM Flies 570 km: South Korea, U.S., and Japan on AlertNorth Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea, violating UN resolutions, causing regional concerns.
White House Reaffirms Defense Commitment to South Korea and Japan Post-North Korean ICBM TestU.S. National Security Advisor, held a call with the security chiefs of South Korea and Japan on the 17th (local time).
Inside the New Air Force One: 'Code One' Presidential Plane FeaturesA new 'Air Force One' has been introduced in South Korea, boasting improved features for the president's overseas travel and official duties.
Defense Strategy Against North Korea: Unveiling the Surface-to-Air Weapon SystemsSaudi Arabia and Malaysia are considering buying South Korea's Cheongung-2 air defense system for its cost-effectiveness and fast delivery.
Who Will Win the Race for the Military's Next Transport Aircraft?South Korea plans to invest $600 million to purchase new long-range transport aircraft, choosing between C-130J-30, C-390, and A400M models.
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