U.S. Wants To Sell Advanced Spy Drones To South Korea

A United States Air Force Global Hawk drone, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corp., during a media preview of the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2011 in Seongnam, South Korea. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones To South Korea -- Voice of America

The Obama administration has formally proposed the sale of advanced spy drones to South Korea, in a push to boost the Seoul government's ability to protect itself from attacks by the heavily-militarized North.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that it has officially notified Congress of the proposed $1.2 billion deal for four high-altitude Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft, as well as training and logistical support. Analysts say congressional approval is likely.

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More News On The U.S. Selling Advanced Spy Drones To South Korea

U.S. moves to sell advanced spy drones to South Korea -- Reuters
U.S. moves toward selling advanced spy drones to South Korea -- Washington Post
South Korea to Buy $1.2 Billion in Drones Under U.S. Plan -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Golden Hawk drone sale to S.Korea proposed -- UPI
U.S. plans to sell Global Hawks to S. Korea for US$1.2 bln -- Yonhap News Agency
S. Korean Govt. Plans to Re-evaluate Drone Purchase Early Next Year -- Arirang
U.S. Drones Too Expensive for Korea -- Chosun Ilbo

My Comment: $1.2 billion for four drones .... that is not cheap.

Should President Obama Shakes The Hand Of South Korean Rapper PSY

The Moment Obama Shook Hands With The Rapper Who Sang 'Kill Those F****** Yankees': Outrage As Gangnam Sensation Psy Performs For President At Charity Concert -- Daily Mail

President Barack Obama has been pictured shaking hands with a South Korean rapper who sang about wanting to kill American soldiers.

PSY, born Park Jae-sang, performed at a White House charity event on Sunday, despite a deeply controversial performance in 2004 that has shocked and outraged American fans.

The rapper showed off his signature dance moves while performing 'Gangnam Style,' which has the most watched YouTube video in history.

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My Comment: It is only after the story broke that PSY (born Park Jae-sang) apologized. Hmmmm .... something tells me that he is not sincere. Unfortunately .... being one who has visited South Korea on numerous occasions since the mid-1980s .... PSY's (2004) opinions of the U.S. are shared by many of South Korea's youth. Many are vehemently anti-American .... and even more do not accept the official government policy that North Korea is a threat. As to President Obama shaking hands with such a rapper .... I am saying to myself that it is Christmas, and everyone should be forthcoming with good cheer.

South Korea Reaches A Missile Agreement With The U.S.

A cruise missile made by South Korea is seen after being launched during a test at an undisclosed location, in this picture released by South Korea's Defense Ministry in Seoul, April 19, 2012. Voice of America

South Korea Missile Agreement With US -- The Telegraph

South Korea has announced a new deal with the United States that permits it to develop ballistic missiles capable of striking targets anywhere in North Korea and with larger warheads.

The agreement, announced in Seoul on Sunday, will enable the South to reduce its defensive reliance on the US military by building weapons with a range of 800 km (497 miles). Under its present agreement with Washington, South Korea is limited to domestically developed weapons systems with a range of 300 km (187miles).

The new defence pact is likely to provoke anger in North Korea, which has recently stepped up its criticism of the government of Lee Myung-bak ahead of elections in South Korea in December. A frequent complaint is that the “puppet regime” in Seoul is colluding with Washington to invade the North.

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U.S. Agrees to Let South Korea Extend Range of Ballistic Missiles -- New York Times
Under new deal with the U.S., S. Korea extends missile range -- Washington Post
South Korea to Extend Range of Missiles -- Wall Street Journal
South Korea says U.S. agrees to extend Seoul's ballistic missile range -- CNN
South Korea to Extend Range of Ballistic Missiles -- Voice of America
U.S., South Korea agree to boost ballistic missile capability -- NBC/Reuters
South Korea expands ballistic missile system range -- BBC
S. Korea allowed to build ballistic missiles capable of striking all of DPRK -- Xinhuanet