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U.S. drone nearly downed in chain-of-command breakdown: JCS

Korea’s military said a breakdown in reporting and airspace approval procedures nearly led troops to shoot down a U.S. Marine drone near the inter-Korean border.

2026.8.3

Debris from a crashed unmanned aerial vehicle [NEWS1]

Two civilians suspected in drone intrusion over Pyongyang had worked for Yoon's office: Probe

Two civilians suspected of involvement in an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intrusion that North Korea claims occurred over Pyongyang in 2024 previously worked at the presidential office under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration.

2026.1.18

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People watch a news broadcast of North Korea's announcement, which claims a South Korean unmanned aerial vehicle had infiltrated its airspace, in the waiting room of Seoul Station at Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Jan. 11. [YONHAP]

Task force identifies, questions civilian suspect regarding drones that North claims are from South

A joint military-police investigation task force has identified and is questioning a civilian suspect in relation to North Korea's claim that a South Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) infiltrated its airspace.

2026.1.17

U.S.' MQ-9A Reaper deployed at an air base in Gwangju on July 24 [DEFENSE VISUAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SERVICE]

U.S. Reaper UAV deployed at Gwangju air base

The MQ-9A Reaper, a U.S. advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), was deployed at an air base in the southwestern city of Gwangju last month on a rotational basis, data showed Friday.

2025.8.23

General Atomics' unmanned aerial vehicle prototype flies over a Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship on Nov. 12. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Explainer: How Korea-U.S. drone collaborations could change the battlefield game

Korean and U.S. companies are collaborating to develop UAVs, addressing a gap in Korea's software capabilities while enhancing military efficiency and global market reach.

2025.4.24

The remnants of an Heron reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone that crashed at an Army airfield in Yangju, Gyeonggi, on March 17 are seen after the incident. [YONHAP]

Unexpected 'gust of wind' responsible for drone-helicopter crash last month: Military

The cause behind a Heron reconnaissance drone crashing into a helicopter last month was determined to be "a gust of wind," military officials said Wednesday.

2025.4.10

Korean Air flies toward greener skies with sustainability strategies

Korean Air is committing to carbon neutrality by 2050 by adopting eco-friendly aviation fuels and recycling retired planes. The airline also aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent.

2023.9.20

In this photo published by the Workers' Party-controlled newspaper Rodong Sinmun, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, right, guides a Russian military delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu through an exhibition of the North's latest weapons on Wednesday. A camouflage-painted Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile can be seen in the far background. [NEWS1]

Kim shows off North's arsenal to Russian defense chief

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un showcased his regime's latest missiles and drones to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is visiting Pyongyang to attend commemorations of the armistice that concluded the 1950-53 Korean War.

2023.7.27

A South Korean Army Apache helicopter flies above Goyang, Gyeonggi on May 25 during an anti-drone defensive exercise. [YONHAP]

Defense Ministry clarifies role of new drone command

South Korea’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday issued a decree detailing the duties of a new drone operations command ahead of its planned launch in September amid efforts to counter potential North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle infiltrations.

2023.6.27

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks at a Cabinet meeting at the Central Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Tuesday, where a bill establishing a new drone operations command was approved. [YONHAP]

Cabinet approves establishment of new drone command

South Korea's Cabinet on Tuesday approved the establishment of a drone operations command in September to counter potential North Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) infiltrations.

2023.6.20