South Korean police raid Muan Airport, Jeju Air office over deadly crash
South Korean police have raided Muan International Airport (MWX), the Jeju Air office and other locations as part…
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South Korea orders inspection of all Boeing 737-800s after Jeju Air crash
The government of South Korea has ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airliners…
Jeju Air B737-800 carrying 181 people onboard crashes in South Korea
A Jeju Air B737-800 crashed during an emergency landing at Muan International Airport (MWX) in South Korea. The…
South Korea reconsiders $3.5B Apache helicopter deal over Ukraine war lessons
South Korea’s military is reviewing its plans to purchase an additional 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the…
South Korea to unveil Hyunmoo-5 8-ton warhead missile on Armed Forces Day
South Korea is set to unveil its most powerful ballistic missile yet, the Hyunmoo-5, during the Armed Forces…
US approves $3.5 billion sale of 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea
The US State Department has given its preliminary approval for a Foreign Military Sale of AH-64E Apache helicopters…
South Korea’s KAI targets Bulgaria with FA-50 to replace aging Soviet aircraft
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) offered its FA-50 Golden Eagle light combat aircraft to Bulgaria. According to Novinite, a…
Korean carriers see 29% record rise in passengers in first six months of 2024
South Korean carriers, including Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, have seen a 29% rise in passenger numbers during…
Peru eyes up to 24 South Korean FA-50 aircraft, along with KF-21 fighter jets
Reports suggest that the Peruvian government is planning to purchase between 20 and 24 KAI FA-50 light combat…
Seoul’s Incheon Airport closed after North Korean balloon lands on runway
Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) was forced to shut down for a few hours after balloons launched by…
South Korea receives first batch of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft
The first batch of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft arrived at the Pohang Naval Air Command in South…
South Korea’s KF-21 project faces financial strain, trust issues with Indonesia
The development of South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet is facing financial pressure due to reduced contributions from Indonesia. …
Archer and KakaoMobility sign partnership, deal includes up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
Archer Aviation and KakaoMobility have signed a partnership agreement that includes the planned purchase of up to 50…
Japan, South Korea report ballistic missile launches from North Korea
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from central North Korea towards the Sea of Japan. According to…
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet completes successful aerial refueling test
The fifth prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter has completed an aerial refueling flight test over the Korea…
Asiana Airlines calls time on South Korea’s last operating Boeing 747-400 plane
Asiana Airlines has announced that it will retire its last operating Boeing 747-400 aircraft next month. Asiana Airlines…
Indonesian engineers accused of classified data leak on KAI KF-21 Boramae fighter
Indonesian engineers working at Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have been accused of attempting to leak classified data about the Korean…
South Korea donates six MD500 Defenders to Kenya for UN peacekeeping missions
South Korea has donated six retired McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender helicopters to Kenya for United Nations peacekeeping…