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. …
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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…
In pictures: oneworld opens its first branded lounge in 25th anniversary year
Oneworld has opened its first-ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge at Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South…
North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range missile
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) from its eastern coastline. The incident indicates the country’s initiation…
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet production gears up for 2024 launch
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has confirmed that South Korea is on track to commence the production…
Asiana Airlines launches twice weekly seasonal Seoul – Melbourne route
Asiana Airlines has launched the inaugural flights on its newest route: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Melbourne…
South Korea acquires new batch of 20 F-35A stealth fighters
South Korea has officially announced the acquisition of 20 new F-35A stealth fighters. On December 27, 2023, the South…
South Korean Navy recovers USAF pilot who ejected from crashed F-16 fighter
A United States Air Force (USAF) pilot has been recovered by the South Korean Navy after safely ejecting…
South Korea becomes the first Asian customer of Embraer C-390 tactical airlifter
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium airlifter as the winner of the…
Modified Embraer Praetor 600 private jet arrives in South Korea on vital mission
For the first time ever a new Embraer Praetor 600 private jet will make South Korea its home.…
Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier set to strengthen US-South Korea defense ties
The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier is set to dock at the South Korean port of Busan…
Russian kamikaze and Geran-25 drones in North Korea spark UN sanction concerns
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned from a six-day visit to Russia, bringing back with him…
US approves sale of 25 F-35 fighters to South Korea
The United States State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to South Korea worth $5.06 billion. The…