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#NK boatDefense chief calls for tightened discipline after N.K. boat's border crossing
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo called on military commanders Wednesday to tighten discipline and readiness amid criticism that a North Korean fishing bo... 10:22 Jun. 19 -
#rescue drillsNavy, Air Force conduct large-scale maritime rescue drills
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Navy and the Air Force said Tuesday they have conducted large-scale joint search and rescue drills in waters off the east coast as part of efforts to bolster the coun... 09:57 Jun. 18 -
#S Korean military
S. Korean military vows to tighten sea border vigilance after N.K. boat incident
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military vowed Monday to beef up vigilance around the inter-Korean maritime boundary amid criticism that a North Korean boat drifted across it unchecked ove... 11:26 Jun. 17 -
#USFK curfew suspensionU.S. Forces Korea chief suspends curfew for 3 months
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander Gen. Robert Abrams on Monday began a three-month suspension of a curfew for his troops here, officials said, calling it an opportunity ... 10:53 Jun. 17 -
#US unit rotation
Vehicles, equipment of new U.S. rotational unit arrive in S. Korea: Eighth Army
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Vehicles and other equipment of a new rotational U.S. Army unit have arrived in South Korea to replace its predecessor set to complete a nine-month mission here, the Eigh... 18:56 Jun. 14 -
#S Korea-Norway defense tiesS. Korea, Norway seek ways to boost defense industry ties
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korea's arms procurement agency has met with a senior Norwegian official and discussed ways to strengthen defense industry cooperation, the agency said... 09:45 Jun. 14 -
Moon inspects Norwegian naval ship made by S. Korea
By Lee Chi-dong BERGEN, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in inspected a Norwegian naval vessel, homeported in Bergen, Thursday, along with King Harald V. The 26,000-ton logist... 05:10 Jun. 14 -
#5G networks(LEAD) Gov't to look into 5G networks' possible impacts on military operations
(ATTN: ADDS more info from para 10) SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Thursday it will assess potential impacts of fifth-generation (5G) networks on military operatio... 15:49 Jun. 13 -
#5G networksGov't to look into 5G networks' possible impacts on military operations
SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Thursday it will assess potential impacts of fifth-generation (5G) networks on military operations in the face of mounting worries ov... 15:34 Jun. 13 -
#border GPUNC says no new access restriction to frontline guard post
SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The United Nations Command (UNC) said there is no new restriction on civilian access to a guard post (GP) on the border with North Korea. The statement came after the ... 16:55 Jun. 12 -
#OPCON transferDefense chief calls for full preparations for OPCON transfer capability test
SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo called Wednesday for thorough preparations for an upcoming exercise with the United States to prove that South Korea is on course to mee... 15:57 Jun. 12 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
June 13 1955 -- North Korea and Japan sign a fisheries agreement. 1961 -- South Korean students protest alleged election rigging, and 11 universities are temporarily closed as a result. ... 14:00 Jun. 12 -
#N Korean boat(LEAD) N. Korean fishing boat stranded in East Sea, returned home
(ATTN: ADDS more details throughout, photo) SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean fishing boat was found adrift in South Korean waters off the East Coast on Tuesday and was sent back to its coun... 20:08 Jun. 11 -
#N Korean boat
N. Korean fishing boat stranded in East Sea, returned home
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean fishing boat was found adrift in South Korean waters off the East Coast on Tuesday and was sent back to its country on humanitarian grounds, Seoul's Joint ... 19:43 Jun. 11 -
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#war remains excavationDefense minister vows strenuous efforts for war remains excavation
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo visited a war remains excavation site near the border with North Korea on Tuesday, pledging to do his best to bring as many remains of s... 14:55 Jun. 11 -
#USFKU.S. House draft bill preventing reduction in U.S. Forces Korea
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has revised its draft defense budget bill for next year to add a clause prohibiting a reduction in the number of American forces s... 11:00 Jun. 11 -
#DMZ guard postUNC restricting civilians access to frontline guard post
SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The United Nations Command (UNC) is temporarily restricting civilian access to a guard post on the border with North Korea to beef up safety measures for visitors after i... 16:17 Jun. 10 -
#submarineUpgraded version of 1,200-ton submarine delivered to S. Korean Navy
SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The Navy received a retrofitted submarine from a local shipbuilder on Monday after two years of upgrading with a state-of-the art combat management system and other equip... 14:00 Jun. 10
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(LEAD) Xi vows to play greater role in resolving Korean Peninsula issues
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(2nd LD) Cheong Wa Dae says inter-Korean summit is not a must before G-20
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S. Korea's top nuclear envoy arrives in U.S. for talks on N. Korea
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China seeks 'new progress' in efforts to resolve peninsula issue through Xi's visit to N.K.: official
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N. Korea, once a liability, emerges as geopolitical asset for Xi
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Xi's visit to N. Korea may help restart nuclear talks with U.S.
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3 Xi to close ranks with N.K. through trip to Pyongyang amid tensions with U.S.
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Moon awaits Pyongyang's response to his updated peace message, faces political rifts at home
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Hopes rekindled for U.S.-N.K. dialogue amid conciliatory feelers
