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August 20, 2026
The SEBIT suborbital rocket, developed by South Korean company INNOSPACE, had its first test flight interrupted early on Wednesday, August 19, after an anomaly…
On August 20, 2026, South Korean commercial launch provider INNOSPACE announced that the Brazilian Air Force activated the Flight Termination System (FTS) during the first test flight of its SEBIT […]
The Flight Termination System was activated by the Brazilian Air Force after the vehicle... The post South Korean SEBIT rocket veers off course after launch in…
Korean Air is expanding its Australian offering with the launch of direct flights between Seoul-Incheon and Melbourne, with three weekly frequencies from December 18, 2026 until March 14…
Korean Air is expanding its offering in Australia with the launch of direct flights between Seoul–Incheon and Melbourne, with three weekly frequencies from December 18, 2026 to March 14, 2027. The…
Between 2006 and 2017, North Korea conducted six underground nuclear tests at the Punggye-ri site. According to estimates by analysts at the specialized site 38 North, from the university…
The transfer of the USS George Washington and the reduction of exercises with South Korea deepen doubts about Washington's ability to sustain its commitments in the Middle East and…
According to INNOSPACE, the company responsible for the vehicle, the flight had to be ended earlier than planned for safety reasons. The post South Korean rocket launched from Maranhão falls int…
August 19, 2026
The launch, however, was not broadcast, and there is still not enough information to say the mission was completed successfully. The post South Korean rocket launched in Maranhão…
The joint U.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will end Aug. 21, a week earlier than previously planned, at the behest of President Donald Trump—a move that comes as U.S Air Force is…
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Through a press release issued yesterday, it was announced that the US Army finally selected the 8×8 version of the South Korean K9 self-propelled howitzer to move forward…
Korean Air announced a seasonal nonstop service between Incheon International Airport in Seoul and Melbourne,…
President Donald Trump’s call to drastically shorten the exercise out of deference to North Korea’s leader reportedly took Seoul by surprise.
South Korean carrier Korean Air will launch a new direct connection between its Seoul-Incheon hub and the Australian city of Melbourne next Northern winter. The…
In a country where appearance can determine who gets hired, who gets married, and how confidently a woman moves through the world, cosmetic surgery isn't a luxury—it's a system of survival. The post…
In 2020, after the failure of the XM2001 Crusader and XM1203 NLOS-C [non-line of sight – cannon] programmes, meant to let it replace part of its M109 self-propelled howitzers and its…
Korean Air launches nonstop Seoul to Melbourne flights with Boeing 787-9 service for the 2026 to 2027 summer season. The post Korean Air to Launch New 787 Flights to One of the Most Liveable Cities…
The U.S. Army has commissioned the US subsidiary of South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace to develop and deliver six prototypes of a future wheeled howitzer. According to a…
The South Korean flag carrier will take over the service formerly operated by Asiana Airlines prior to their merger, with three 787-9 flights to operate per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays…
Korean Air is launching a new nonstop route between Seoul-Incheon and Melbourne. The seasonal route will operate three times weekly from December 18 to March 14, 2027. Flights will take place…
Korean Air announced it will launch nonstop services between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL),… The post Korean Air launches seasonal Seoul-Melbourne flights…
The Army wants a new wheeled self-propelled 155mm howitzer to replace its towed M777s, offering a boost in range and mobility. The post South Korea’s Highly Mobile 155mm Artillery System Wins U.S…
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August 18, 2026
(Updated at 9:10) Nothing will ever be the same again, and nothing can be taken for granted anymore. Donald Trump keeps tearing down common assumptions, established alliances and…
South Korean carrier Korean Air will strengthen connections between Lisbon and Seoul, South Korea, starting next September. The airline's operation will go from three to four…
Korean Air will increase flight capacity between Lisbon and Seoul, South Korea, offering four weekly connections between both cities starting September 21. The new…
KAI and Hyundai Rotem signed an agreement to develop and integrate into the KF-21 Boramae a new…
Series production of South Korea's first fully domestically developed fighter jet is already under way. The manufacturer now wants to work with Hyundai Rotem on an air-to-air missile…
Trump has expressed displeasure over the South Korean government's stance on the US campaign against Iran and Seoul's refusal to take part in certain initiatives promoted…
August 17, 2026
Trump's decision comes amid growing concerns about America's commitment to Asian allies, especially as the standoff with Iran grinds on. The post U.S. Military Training With South Korea Reduced Over…
August 16, 2026
Last week, the South Korean Army fired warning shots after several North Korean soldiers crossed the inter-Korean land border. This event forced the…
