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South Korea's special prosecution team is intensifying investigations into Kwon Jong-geun, former commander of the Special Warfare Command, and Yoon Han-hong, a member of the National Assembly, amid ongoing probes into major scandals.

A 23-year-old man known as 'Madimbu', a member of the First Capital Command (PCC), was arrested in Rorainópolis, South Roraima, for drug trafficking.

Iranian forces reportedly damaged a US F-35 jet during a combat mission, leading to an emergency landing in a US airbase.

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has decided to restructure the Drone Command instead of abolishing it, reallocating its operational duties to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines while retaining the headquarters for policy and educational purposes.

The special prosecutor's team investigating the insurrection case has submitted a request to detain former Special Warfare Command Colonel Kim Hyun-tae, citing his actions as promoting societal division.

An internal discussion within the South Korean prosecution service has raised concerns over the recent removal of prosecutor command authority over special judicial police amidst the establishment of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency.

Lee Jin-woo, the former commander of the capital defense command, has been charged with perjury during the impeachment trial of former President Yoon Seok-yeol.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched strikes on ten Hezbollah targets in South Beirut, including intelligence headquarters and command centers, in response to attacks by the Lebanese militia and Iran.

A Yangyang County official is facing a five-year prison sentence for abusing environmental workers under his command, subjecting them to psychological and physical harassment.

South Korea's Defense Intelligence Command allegedly conducted clandestine training operations to infiltrate North Korea in the months preceding the declaration of martial law in December 2024, raising questions about possible treason linked to former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

A special investigation team revealed that South Korea's Intelligence Command conducted unusual training for North Korean infiltration shortly before declaring martial law, raising suspicions about the motivations behind the actions.

The head of US Space Force Combat Forces Command warns that the US needs to enhance its space capabilities to keep up with China's rapid satellite expansion, which now includes 1,900 satellites.

A social media debate erupted following a South Korean newspaper report claiming Kim Jong-un appointed his daughter Kim Ju-ae to a role in missile command, raising concerns about her age and the responsibilities of such a position.

The U.S. military has carried out another attack on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, resulting in the death of three individuals on board.

The article discusses the upcoming transition of wartime operational control from the US back to South Korea and the implications this has for military command structures.

The Military Special Investigation Unit has charged several military personnel, including former Defense Security Command chief Jeong Seong-woo, for directing an effort to seize control of the Central Election Commission and the National Assembly during the state of emergency.

The United Nations Command asserts that any legislative efforts by South Korea to access the DMZ for civilian purposes violate the historical terms of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

A South Korean court concluded that the police command mobilized the maximum available force to block access to the National Assembly on the day martial law was declared.

South Korea's Defense Minister visited DMZ troops donning military police armbands, which raises questions about compliance with the 1953 Armistice Agreement that restricts military access to the area.

The head of U.S. Southern Command visited Venezuela to meet with the acting president shortly after the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro.

The court sentenced former President Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment for leading a coup, highlighting the importance of shared awareness of constitutional disruption among military command.

PM Modi emphasizes the importance of democratizing AI to ensure it promotes inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South.

A South Korean court sentenced former Intelligence Command Chief Noh Sang-won to 18 years in prison for his role in a coup attempt, along with significant sentences for two former police chiefs.

The U.S. Southern Command reports that eleven people died in attacks on three boats accused of drug trafficking in Central America.

The National Intelligence Service of South Korea has assessed that Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, has entered the phase of being designated as a successor.

Officials from the United Nations Command (UNC) stated that a bill currently under discussion in the South Korean National Assembly regarding the peaceful use of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) would directly clash with the Armistice Agreement.

China's military command has introduced stricter disciplinary rules in response to recent corruption scandals involving senior generals.

Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party set two conditions regarding demands for a 'party member vote for reappointment,' emphasizing that the person making such demands must also stake their political life, amid significant internal party backlash.

South Korea and the US are set to review the full operational capability of a future joint command during their upcoming annual security talks in October, which is a crucial step toward Korea regaining wartime operational control.

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has announced a disciplinary committee meeting for four generals, including former drone command chief Kim Yong-dae, over allegations related to the emergency martial law and the execution of a 'Pyongyang drone' operation.

The article discusses the role assigned to South Korea by the United States in its national defense strategy, particularly in terms of deterring North Korea and the implications for military support and command authority.

This guest essay argues that the United Nations Command's opposition to South Korea's legislation regarding the peaceful use of the DMZ contradicts established norms in international alliances.

Documents have emerged indicating that the National Defense Intelligence Command monitored former Democratic Party lawmaker Choi Kang-wook during the Yoon Seok-yeol administration.

The UN Command's recent public opposition to South Korea's legislation on the peaceful use of the DMZ raises concerns about breaches of international law and the autonomy of sovereign states.

Lieutenant General Francis Donovan, Trump's nominee to command US forces in Latin America, faced frustration from senators over his refusal to address Chinese influence during a recent Senate hearing.

Analysts examine whether China's special forces can perform complex surgical strikes similar to the US operation to capture Venezuelan leader Maduro, noting current limitations in their logistics and command structure.