Military
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S. Korea's homemade fighter jet KF-21 succeeds in supersonic flight for first time
SEOUL -- The prototype of South Korea's homemade fighter jet KF-21 succeeded in its first supersonic flight. The maiden supersonic flight proved that the multirole fighter's mechanical structure is stable. The first jet fighter christened "KF-21 Boramae (Young Hawk)" made its 33-minute maiden flight on July 19, 2022, in a closed event on a military runway in the southern city of Sacheon, the home base of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the sole aircraft maker in
January 17, 2023 -
Defense development agency localizes multi-beamforming AESA antenna technology for first time
SEOUL -- South Korea's defense development agency has localized multi-beamforming active electronically scanned array antenna technology for the first time in the country. The antenna array will help aerial vehicles establish a communication link and multiple weapon systems using a single antenna unit. The antenna can dramatically increase the operational area of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. An active electronically scanned array (AESA) antenna is top-notch equipment th
December 27, 2022 -
Hanwha Systems selected for development of joint maritime tactical data link
SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor affiliated with Hanwha Group, was selected for a military project to develop the Korean version of Link-22, a secure digital radio link used by NATO members as a tactical data link that interconnects tactical data systems and enables the exchange of tactical data among military units. In modern warfare, superior situation awareness is crucial for rapid command decisions and precisely guided munition. The main communicational enabler
December 20, 2022 -
S. Korea's homemade air-to-ground missile for helicopters ready for field operation
SEOUL -- South Korea completed the development of its first homemade air-to-ground guided missile system for armed helicopters, called "Cheongeom," after it was judged suitable for combat in a field performance test. The localization of air-to-ground guided missiles was linked to the development of a light-armed helicopter aimed at replacing an aging fleet of light helicopters such as MD500s and AH-1S Cobra. Cheongeom, also known as TAipers (Tank Snipers), is equipped
December 19, 2022 -
Arms procurement agency partners with LIG Nex1 to develop high-performance counter-battery radar
SEOUL -- South Korea's arms procurement agency has partnered with LIG Nex1, a defense contractor, to develop a high-performance counter-battery radar system in an effort to replace outdated radars that are currently in use. A counter-battery radar can detect artillery projectiles fired by one or more guns, rocket launchers mortars, and howitzers. When incoming artillery shots are detected, the counter-battery radar can pinpoint the location of enemy forces that fired them. Norm
December 12, 2022 -
S. Korea develops blueprint for space weather prediction system
SEOUL -- South Korea had finished the development of the blueprint of a space weather forecast system project that would create a safe and stable operating environment for military recon satellites, communication satellites, and guided weaponry. The space weather forecast system will go online in 2024. While many regard space as an endless empty area except for places where planets are located, the vast zero-gravity area also has its weather conditions affected by situations like
December 9, 2022 -
DAPA joins government program to develop low-orbit satellite communication technology for military use
SEOUL -- South Korea's arms procurement agency joined a government program to develop low-orbit satellite communication technology and secure orbit and frequencies. The core technology of low-orbit satellite communication will be used in the defense sector, as seen in Russia-Ukraine battlefields where troops relied on low-orbit satellite communication after ground networks were destroyed. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it has signed a business cooperation agreement with th
December 7, 2022 -
Korean Air ties up with L3Harris for military program to purchase new AEW&C systems
SEOUL -- South Korea's top flag carrier Korean Air tied up with L3Harris Technologies, an American technology company and defense contractor, to participate in a military program to purchase new high-altitute planes for aerial early warning, command and control. L3 Harris promised to reduce price and maintenance costs dramatically and transfer system integration technologies. An airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system detects aircraft, ships, vehicles, missiles, an
December 6, 2022 -
KAI ties up with state research body to develop MUM-T technologies
SEOUL -- Korea Aerospace Industries, the sole aircraft maker in South Korea, has tied up with a state research body to develop technologies for the combined use of small armed helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles. A military scheme has been launched to utilize light attack helicopters for manned and unmanned teaming (MUM-T) operations, which are the cooperative employment of unmanned assets with traditional manned platforms. MUM-T operations combine the strengths of each platfor
December 1, 2022 -
New landmine detector with export competitiveness ready for field use
SEOUL -- South Korea's new homemade landmine detector with price and export competitiveness is ready for field use. The detector capable of finding anti-personnel metal and non-metallic land mines used ground penetrating radar and metal detector composite sensors under a supply contract involving Hanwha Systems, a defense contractor affiliated with Hanwha Group. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a state arms procurement agency controlled by the defense mini
November 30, 2022
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Global tech firms to present smart manufacturing solutions at 'Smart Factory + Automation World' in Seoul
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Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release
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Education company Visang provides smart Korean language learning platform 'Klass' to Vietnamese universities
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LS Cable embarks on construction of plant for new copper foil material
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Seoul's bus labor union launches strike for first time in 12 years
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Turkish automotive association seeks partnership with S. Korean companies
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US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections
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S. Korean mobility solution company targets historical city as gateway to Viet Nam
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Life expectancy in South Korea decreases for first time since 2000
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Avikus validates fuel-saving effect of self-sailing solution 'HiNAS Control'