Latest "korean peninsula" stories

South Korean army's multiple launch rocket systems fire rockets during South Korea-U.S. joint military drills at Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon, South Korea, Thursday, May 25, 2023.

US, South Korea troops hold large live-fire drills

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have conducted large live-fire drills near the border with North Korea.

7 days ago

In this photo provided by South Korea Defense Ministry, a U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber, top, flies in formation with South Korea's Air Force KF-16 fighters over the South Korea Peninsula during a joint air drill in South Korea, Friday, March 3, 2023.

US, South Korea announce largest field exercises in five years

The 11-day Freedom Shield is part of an annual combined training with troops from South Korea and the United States which is scheduled this month.

3 months ago

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula.

4 months ago

US, SKorea open biggest drills in years amid North threats

The exercises will continue through Sept. 1 and include drills with aircraft, warships, tanks and potentially tens of thousands of troops.

9 months ago

US and South Korea scale back military drills over virus, North Korea diplomacy

The allies decided to start the nine-day drills on Monday after reviewing factors like the status of the pandemic and diplomatic efforts to achieve denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

2 years ago

Moon, Biden agree to boost US-South Korean alliance

South Korea’s leader said Thursday he and President Joe Biden have agreed to further bolster their countries’ alliance and work together to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula.

2 years ago