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Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
US Ally Revives Aircraft Carrier Plan Amid North Korea Threat
South Korea, a United States ally, is set to revive its plan to construct an aircraft carrier amid threats from its nuclear neighbor, North Korea, local media reported. Newsweek has contacted South Korea's military for comment by Facebook message. The North Korean Embassy in China did not immediately respond to a request for comment. North Korea has been threatening to use force against South Korea, which is protected by U.S. forces stationed in the country. The Pentagon has frequently deployed aircraft carriers to the Korean Peninsula to demonstrate its commitment and extended deterrence to its ally. While North Korea's naval power remains inferior to that of the U.S. and South Korea, it is bolstering its navy by building missile-armed destroyers and a nuclear-powered submarine. Recently, U.S. and South Korean navies conducted a joint drill to strengthen their ability to counter simultaneous attacks. This came after the North Korean launch of multiple short-range ballistic missiles over the Sea of Japan-referred to as the East Sea in South Korea. The South Korean military will move forward with its aircraft carrier project after making modifications, newspaper The Chosun Daily reported on Monday. The original plan called for the construction of a 30,000-ton vessel equipped with F-35B stealth fighter jets. Under the revised project, the proposed aircraft carrier will be transformed into a "multifunctional unmanned combat force command ship," capable of carrying dozens of drones for a range of missions, including combat, self-detonation, surveillance and reconnaissance. A self-detonation drone, also known as a kamikaze attack drone, is designed to crash into its target. North Korea tested this type of drone last November and put it into mass production. Citing the South Korean military, the report said the navy recently presented the new plan to a defense committee of the National Assembly. The so-called "drone carrier" will be capable of responding to North Korean threats by conducting strikes, as well as raid and landing operations. The project was first launched under the Moon Jae-in administration, which held office from 2017 to 2022. However, it was suspended by the succeeding administration, led by President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office last month for his declaration of martial law. The South Korean navy tested the "drone carrier" concept last November, when a Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft-capable of short takeoffs and landings-launched from the amphibious landing ship ROKS Dokdo and landed at a ground base. This demonstrated the versatility of short takeoff and landing capability aboard a warship not designed for fixed-wing aircraft, the South Korean navy said at the time, which also proved that new capabilities can be added without costly, major modifications to existing warships. The South Korean navy said: "We have taken into account the situation of future maritime warfare and the development of artificial intelligence, unmanned technology, etc. It is necessary to…build an unmanned composite combat system as soon as possible." Specialist outlet The War Zone said: "The Republic of Korea Armed Forces already operates a wide range of drones, ranging in size from Israeli-made Harpy loitering munitions to U.S.-supplied RQ-4B Block 30 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft." Republic of Korea is the official name of South Korea. According to The Chosun Daily, the modified, drone-equipped aircraft carrier could be constructed as early as the late 2030s, if a final decision is made within the year. Related Articles US and Ally Stage Naval Drills in Warning to North KoreaNorth Korea Fires New Missile Warning at US and AlliesMap Shows Where China Is Imposing Fishing Ban on NeighborsNorth Korea Photos Offer Glimpse of Kim Jong Un's Tank Factory 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 tipped to launch with Exynos 2500 chipset- Here's what we know
Samsung is about 2 months away from launching its new generation foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The South Korean giant has reportedly started the production of these devices, preparing for its launch in July 2025. As we move closer to the official debut, more leaks surrounding the foldable have started to appear on the internet, giving us a glimpse of what Samsung may reveal. In the latest leak, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 was spotted with an in-house Exynos 2500 processor, instead of the rumoured Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Over the past few months, we have been seeing conflicts over the type of processor for the upcoming Samsung clamshell phone, but now the company is expected to have finalised the processor. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE set to offer affordable foldable innovation at a budget price While there was some confusion over Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's performance features, The Chosun Daily report has highlighted that Samsung Electronics has finalised the chipset, and it will likely be powered by the Exynos 2500 series chip. This may come as a major performance change, as over the years, Samsung has relied on Snapdragon chipsets for its foldable devices. This in-house chipset is built on a second-generation 3-nanometer gate-all-around (GAA) process that may provide smooth performance. Earlier, Samsung was reported to be facing challenges in achieving the expected yield rates. However, now the processor has reached the 'workable level', said an industry official. The report highlighted that the inclusion of the Exynos chipset was made due to pricing constraints. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 slated for major design upgrades- All details It is also expected that the use in-house chip may come as an advantage to Samsung since it produces fewer units in comparison to Galaxy S series models and for cost saving as well. Therefore, the company can test and see how its chips are performing for future use as well. The report further highlighted that the production of Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 will start from this month, with over 200000 units in production for the clamshell fold model. Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 prices tipped months before launch: Here's our take The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is likely to come with major design refinements. One of the upgrades is expected to be a bigger 4-inch cover display. Samsung may bring a new hinge mechanism for a smooth folding experience and less visible crease on the display. The smartphone will likely be backed by a bigger 4174mAh battery, offering an improved battery life. It is also expected to run on OneUI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box. Mobile Finder: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 5G LATEST price, specs and all details
India Today
02-05-2025
- India Today
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 chipset leaked, is it Snapdragon or Exynos?
Samsung's next foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, may come with a surprise under the hood. According to recent leaks, the phone could feature Samsung's own Exynos 2500 chipset instead of the expected Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. This would be a big change for the Galaxy Z series, as it has always relied on Snapdragon chips in the past. If this turns out to be true, it would mark the first time Samsung has used its in-house processor in one of its foldable phones. The move could help the company reduce costs and gain more control over its report from The Chosun Daily claims that Samsung has decided to go ahead with the Exynos 2500 for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. This chip has been developed by Samsung's System LSI division and is based on its own 3-nanometre gate-all-around (GAA) process. Production is expected to start in May, with over 200,000 units of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 ready before the end of June. The phone is likely to be officially announced in July at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked were earlier rumours that Samsung would stick with Qualcomm due to concerns about the Exynos 2500's low production yield and performance. In fact, WCCFTech had reported that a test version of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip had already passed internal testing. However, the new report suggests Samsung now believes the Exynos chip's production is stable enough for a commercial Sources quoted by The Chosun Daily say the decision could also be based on pricing. With Qualcomm reportedly increasing its chip prices by more than 20 per cent each year, Samsung may be turning to Exynos to save on costs. Since the Galaxy Z series foldables are produced in smaller numbers compared to the Galaxy S series, the risk involved is also while the Galaxy Flip 7 may use Exynos, the more premium Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still expected to run on a flagship Snapdragon chip — probably the Snapdragon 8 Elite — showing that Samsung is taking a mixed approach. This could also give Samsung some leverage when negotiating future deals with the Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could help Samsung gain valuable experience with its 3nm GAA process, which is still relatively new. Experts believe this experience might help improve yields for future chips, including the upcoming 2nm Kim Yong-seok from Gachon University said that by focusing on 3nm chip production now, Samsung can lay the groundwork for better results in the next generation of mobile processors.
South China Morning Post
10-04-2025
- South China Morning Post
South Korea probes claim Chinese teen caught filming F-16s is son of security official
South Korean authorities are investigating a claim, made by one of two Chinese high school students apprehended for illegally filming military aircraft, that his father is a member of China's public security bureau. Advertisement The pair, who arrived in South Korea on tourist visas on March 18, were detained for photographing military aircraft – including F-16 fighter jets – near Suwon Air Base in Gyeonggi province just three days later, according to local media reports. An official familiar with the investigation told The Chosun Daily that nearly 100 images of aircraft taking off and landing were recovered from the students' DSLR camera and smartphones. They had positioned themselves on farmland several hundred metres from the base when a resident reported their activities to police. Investigators said the photos did not include interior shots of the facility, and no telephoto lens had been used. Nonetheless, officials suspect the students may have acted with intent. 'Given that they began photographing strategic assets and key installations almost immediately after entering the country, their actions appear premeditated,' an investigative source told The Chosun Daily. US Air Force B-1B bombers, centre, F-22 fighter jets and South Korean Air Force F-35 fighter jets, bottom, fly over South Korea Peninsula during a joint air drill in South Korea in 2023. Photo: AP Before arriving in Suwon, the students are said to have visited Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, where they filmed US Air Force F-35 stealth fighters – a next-generation aircraft exported only to close American allies and closely watched by Beijing.
