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South Korea, one of only four nations that still operated the classic F-4 Phantom, formally retired the Cold War-era fighter today. The decommissioning ceremony saw the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) provide an “honorable discharge” for its last Phantoms, which had helped defend the nation for 55 years. The event also saw the air force looking to the future, with involvement from the F-4’s successors, including the F-35A stealth fighter. Ultimately, the Phantom will also be superseded by the locally developed KF-21.

F-4 Phantom Vanishes Into Retirement After 55 Years Of South Korean Service F-4 Phantom Vanishes Into Retirement After 55 Years Of South Korean Service

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 7 1:15 PM EDT

South Korean F-4E launches an AGM-142 'Pop-eye' missile

F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell

By Oliver Parken

Apr 23 6:10 PM EDT

KF-21 Refueling for the first time from a tanker

South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials South Korea’s KF-21 Next Generation Fighter Begins Tanker Trials

By Thomas Newdick

Mar 19 4:06 PM EDT

F-15K Slam Eagle

South Korea To Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-15K Slam Eagle Fighters South Korea To Spend Billions Upgrading Its F-15K Slam Eagle Fighters

By Thomas Newdick

Dec 29 2:47 PM EST

South Korean F-15K

Seoul Scrambles 30 Fighters After North Korean Jets Approach Border Seoul Scrambles 30 Fighters After North Korean Jets Approach Border

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 6 11:51 AM EDT

ROKAF_KF-21_FIRST_FLIGHT

South Korea’s KF-21 Homegrown Advanced Fighter Just Took To The Air South Korea’s KF-21 Homegrown Advanced Fighter Just Took To The Air

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 19 4:22 PM EDT

South Korea Readies Its KF-21 Next-Generation Fighter Jet For Takeoff South Korea Readies Its KF-21 Next-Generation Fighter Jet For Takeoff

By Thomas Newdick

Jul 5 1:27 PM EDT

Korean F-35 Fighters Grounded After ‘Major Systems Malfunction’ Leads To Belly Landing

Korean F-35 Fighters Grounded After ‘Major Systems Malfunction’ Leads To Belly Landing Korean F-35 Fighters Grounded After ‘Major Systems Malfunction’ Leads To Belly Landing

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 5 1:02 PM EST

Hundreds Of South Korean And U.S. Warplanes Are Conducting A Secretive Exercise In Korea

Hundreds Of South Korean And U.S. Warplanes Are Conducting A Secretive Exercise In Korea Hundreds Of South Korean And U.S. Warplanes Are Conducting A Secretive Exercise In Korea

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 2 1:18 PM EDT

Look at This Sea Of Warthogs and Vipers Doing The “Elephant Walk” at Osan Air Base in South Korea

Look at This Sea Of Warthogs and Vipers Doing The “Elephant Walk” at Osan Air Base in South Korea Look at This Sea Of Warthogs and Vipers Doing The “Elephant Walk” at Osan Air Base in South Korea

By Tyler Rogoway

May 11 3:58 PM EDT