Feb. 12, 2019

U.S. Forces Korea Commander: Tensions Down, But Guard Still Up

WASHINGTON — While tensions are down along the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, the process has not gone far enough for forces there to relax, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Feb. 12, 2019

Indo-Pacific Command Worried About China’s Path

WASHINGTON — The commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command told Congress that he is encouraged about progress with Asia’s near-term threat — North Korea — but is worried about the path China is on.

Feb. 11, 2019

Defense Intelligence Agency Releases Report on Challenges to U.S. Security in Space

Washington, D.C. — The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) today released “Challenges to Security in Space,” a report that examines the space and counterspace programs that could challenge U.S. or partner interests in the space domain.

July 27, 2018

Communications Key in Solving International Disputes, Mattis Says

WASHINGTON — Reopening communications at the top line between the United States and nations such as Russia is essential in solving disagreements, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon.

July 27, 2018

Mattis: U.S. Troop Remains Repatriation ‘Sets a Positive Environment’

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said he’s pleased North Korea has turned over 55 cases of remains of fallen U.S. service members from the Korean War, and looks forward to further negotiations to repatriate the remains of more fallen service members.

July 27, 2018

U.S. Receives Fallen Service Members’ Remains From North Korea

WASHINGTON — The United Nations Command, with support from U.S. Forces Korea, repatriated 55 cases of remains of fallen U.S. service members returned by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea.

May 24, 2018

DoD Official: U.S. Military Continues ‘High State of Vigilance’ in Korea

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military continues its “maximum pressure campaign” in regard to North Korea, and U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula maintain their usual high state of vigilance.

Oct. 30, 2017

CJCS Hosts ROK, Japanese Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions

WASHINGTON — CJCS Hosts ROK, Japanese Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions

Oct. 30, 2017

Dunford Hosts Trilateral Meeting With South Korean, Japanese Military Leaders

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts and regional U.S. military leaders to discuss trilateral cooperation in Northeast Asia in response to increasingly provocative North Korean actions.

Oct. 28, 2017

Dunford Discusses Issues Confronting U.S.-South Korea Alliance

ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke to reporters after two days of meetings in Seoul, where U.S. and South Korean defense leaders discussed the full range of issues confronting the alliance, including the North Korean threat.