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A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test [US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY, REUTERS/YONHAP]

사드 중동 이동에 우려 확산…국내 방어 역량 강화 기회 되나

In early March, six massive U.S. military trucks rolled out of Seongju, North Gyeongsang, bound for Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek before being deployed to the Middle East.

2026.3.24

U.S. Thaad shift to Middle East fuels security fears, yet also chance to strengthen local systems

The U.S. has redeployed Thaad missile systems from Korea to the Middle East, raising concerns about Korea's missile defense capabilities, while experts recommend fast-tracking indigenous solutions and maintaining export commitments.

2026.3.22

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Hanwha Systems' L-SAM system model displayed at a defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 17. [HANWHA SYSTEMS]

Hanwha Systems wins $40 million contract to develop radar for next-gen missile defense system

Hanwha Systems said Tuesday it has been selected as the developer of a multifunction radar (MFR) prototype for Korea's next-generation long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) defense system.

2025.5.27

The long-range surface-to-air missile system [MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE]

Korea completes development of long-range surface-to-air missile

Korea has completed the development of a long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM), a domestically produced system designed to intercept enemy missiles at high altitudes, the defense ministry said Friday.

2024.11.29

President Yoon Suk Yeol makes a speech on the backdrop of the KF-21 at the opening ceremony of Seoul ADEX 2023 held in Seoul Air Base, Gyeonggi, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Korea's defense industry is 'writing new history,' Yoon says at ADEX

President Yoon Suk Yeol said the next steps for Korea's defense industry are aerospace engineering and artificial intelligence, citing Korea's achievements in developing high-tech defense systems, such as the homegrown fighter jet KF-21.

2023.10.17

Korean Air Force's Black Eagles aerobatic team flies over Seoul on Aug. 31 during practices for the military ceremony of Armed Forces Day on Sept. 26. [YONHAP]

L-SAM and U.S. troops to appear at large-scale military parade on Sept. 26

The military parade, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Korean military, marks the first such event in a decade. Previously held every five years since 1998, the parade was suspended in 2018 in efforts to improve relations with North Korea.

2023.9.14

The Agency for Defense Development revealed that the domestically developed long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) system had passed its third test. [DEFENSE MINISTRY]

Korea joins exclusive club with successful L-SAM test

A Korean-developed missile interception system passed its third test out of four earlier this week, according to the national weapons development agency.

2023.6.1

Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup pays his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw on Wednesday, shortly after arriving in Poland for a three-day visit to deepen defense industry cooperation. [DEFENSE MINISTRY]

Defense chief Lee focuses on arms talks in Poland

Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup visited a Polish defense company in Warsaw on Wednesday, the first day of his three-day trip highlighting deepening defense ties between Korea and Poland, Korean defense officials said.

2023.2.23

Soldiers from the South Korean Army's V Corps operate an M61 Vulcan rotary cannon during anti-drone drills in Yangpyeong County, Gyeonggi on Thursday. [JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF]

Korean military tests, demonstrates capabilities days after North UAV raid

A full complement of military assets were brought to bear in a show of force and adaptability near Seoul Thursday, just days after the South Korean military failed to counter an incursion by five drones from the North.

2022.12.29