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O Tae-seok speaks into a microphone at a meeting table during a national space committee session.

Korea speeds lunar landing, satellite network

Korea plans a low-Earth orbit communications network by 2035 while moving up its first lunar landing to 2030.

2026.7.4

Korea to dispatch public-private delegation to Europe to expand space cooperation

A public-private team will visit Belgium, Romania and Poland next week to deepen policy ties, business partnerships and new space opportunities with European partners.

2026.6.26

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Korean multipurpose satellite deployment delayed again amid Italian project setback

The planned deployment of Korea's latest multipurpose satellite, Arirang 6, has been delayed again amid setbacks in the development of an Italian satellite that was scheduled to be launched together in a single rocket, according to sources Wednesday.

2026.1.7

Researchers applaud the launch of the Arirang 7 multipurpose satellite at the Korea Aerospace Research Institute’s satellite control room in Daejeon on Dec. 2. [KOREA AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE]

Korea sends new homegrown multipurpose satellite Arirang 7 into orbit

Korea sent a new homegrown multipurpose satellite into orbit early on Tuesday, setting the stage for high-resolution observations of the peninsula.

2025.12.2

Korea to launch Nuri space rocket on Nov. 27: KASA

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said Tuesday it has finalized the date for the fourth launch of the country's homegrown Nuri space rocket. The Nuri, formally the Korea Space Launch Vehicle II (KSLV-II), will be launched Nov. 27.

2025.9.30

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) and LG Group convened a meeting at LG Science Park in Magok-dong, western Seoul, on June 27 to discuss strategies for expanding the private-led aerospace industry. [KOREA AEROSPACE ADMINISTRATION]

LG enters space sector, eyeing Nuri rocket launch later this year

LG Group is entering the aerospace sector, supporting Nuri rocket launches and collaborating with KASA, while investing in startups to diversify revenue amid growth concerns in its core businesses.

2025.6.27

Acting President Lee Ju-ho speaks during a ceremony at the Korea AeroSpace Administration in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang, on May 27 to mark the inaugural Aerospace Day. [NEWS1]

Acting president vows to provide support to Korea's aerospace industry

Acting President Lee Ju-ho said Tuesday the government will provide unsparing support to the aerospace industry.

2025.5.27

Korea AeroSpace Administration chief Yoon Young-bin holds a press briefing at the agency's headquarters in Sacheon on May 21. [YONHAP]

Korea launches Mars exploration task force to seek cooperation with U.S. mission efforts

Korea's space agency has launched a dedicated task force to explore participation in future Mars missions through cooperation with the United States, the head of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has said.

2025.5.22

Korea AeroSpace Administration Administrator Yoon Young-bin speaks during a press conference at the Government Complex Seoul in Jung District, central Seoul on Feb. 25. [YONHAP]

Korean space agency meets NASA to team up on space exploration

KASA officials met NASA and German Space Agency to discuss collaboration on lunar exploration and space research initiatives.

2025.4.9

A banner announcing the opening of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), set to open on May 27, is shown hanging in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Korea's version of NASA to launch on May 27

The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) will start operations on May 27.

2024.5.16