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#combined exerciseS. Korea, U.S. may cancel summertime combined exercise due to COVID-19: sources
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States appear increasingly likely to scale back or even call off a major combined exercise again due to the new coronavirus, aft... 07:00 Jul. 11 -
#South Korea-India defense talksDefense ministers of S. Korea, India vow to beef up cooperation related article
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and India held phone talks Friday and vowed to boost their ties and enhance cooperation against nontraditional security threats, such as... 18:27 Jul. 10 -
#COVID-199 Americans affiliated with USFK confirmed with coronavirus related article
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Eight American service members and one civilian employee for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. military said Friday. ... 17:51 Jul. 10 -
#human rightsDefense ministry holds meeting on safeguarding human rights in military related article
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo instructed officials Friday to make greater efforts to protect victims of human rights abuses in the military to help them speak out abo... 15:57 Jul. 10 -
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USFK airman reported missing, search under way related article
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- An American airman stationed in South Korea has been reported missing and a search operation is under way, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Friday. Ssgt. Tristin Jarvis,... 10:24 Jul. 10 -
#South Korea-New Zealand talks
S. Korea, New Zealand hold defense talks, vow to strengthen cooperation related article
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- The vice defense ministers of South Korea and New Zealand held phone talks Thursday and agreed to beef up their security cooperation despite the new coronavirus situation,... 16:36 Jul. 09 -
#militaryMilitary launches sexual violence probe team, victim support center
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry opened a shelter Thursday for victims of sexual crimes at barracks following the launch of an investigative unit specialized in sexual violence and hu... 09:28 Jul. 09 -
#EsperEsper again says N. Korea and Iran are 'rogue states' related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, July 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper again described North Korea and Iran as "rogue states" that conduct aggressive activities. In a video message rele... 06:41 Jul. 09 -
#USU.S., Australia, Japan urge N.K. to stop increasing tensions, return to talks related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministers of the United States, Australia and Japan have urged North Korea to refrain from actions that increase tensions and return to neg... 23:03 Jul. 08 -
#USFK7 more American service members test positive for coronavirus related article
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Seven American service members tested positive for the new coronavirus upon their arrival in South Korea, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday. The latest COVID-19 c... 17:18 Jul. 08 -
#USFK8 realtor firms barred from entering USFK bases for using fraudulently issued passes related article
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Eight South Korean realtor firms have been barred from accessing American military bases for 10 years after they were found to have used fraudulently issued base passes, U... 15:50 Jul. 08 -
#defense exports(LEAD) S. Korea seeks ways to boost defense exports related article
(ATTN: ADDS photo) SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking ways to boost the competitiveness of local arms exporters as part of efforts to lead the world's defense industry, the government... 15:47 Jul. 08 -
#defense exports
S. Korea seeks ways to boost defense exports related article
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking ways to boost the competitiveness of local arms exporters as part of efforts to lead the world's defense industry, the government said Wednesday, ... 15:30 Jul. 08 -
#Rodriguez range(LEAD) Gov't holds meeting with residents over USFK Pocheon live-fire range issues
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead as meeting took place; ADDS more details, comments in para 4-6) SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry held a meeting with residents near a U.S. Forces Korea ... 14:00 Jul. 08 -
#combined military exercisesDefense minister, USFK chief hold unannounced meeting amid consultations over key exercise
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo held an unannounced meeting with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams this week, sources said Wednesday, ... 11:26 Jul. 08 -
#Rodriguez rangeGov't to meet residents over USFK Pocheon live-fire range issues
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry was to hold a meeting with residents near a U.S. Forces Korea firing range in the northern city of Pocheon in an effort to explore ways to resolve the... 10:05 Jul. 08 -
#USFKUSFK expresses regrets over soldiers' unruly behavior at beach
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Tuesday expressed regrets over its soldiers' unruly behavior in the southeastern city of Busan on U.S. Independence Day last week, vowing t... 20:38 Jul. 07 -
#defense cost talksU.S. envoy for defense cost talks to depart within weeks: source related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. envoy for defense cost-sharing negotiations with South Korea is due to step down "within weeks," a diplomatic source said Monday, as talks rem... 04:19 Jul. 07 -
#UN peacekeepingS. Korea to send 60,000 face masks to U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to send 60,000 face masks to two U.N.-led peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help them cope with the corona... 17:00 Jul. 06
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New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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Seoul mayor's funeral to be held online amid coronavirus concerns
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(LEAD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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N.K. seeks to distract from domestic hardships with liaison office demolition: experts
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S. Korean universities seek to ensure both academic integrity and anti-virus measures
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Debate over basic income takes center stage in S. Korean politics
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
