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#ex USFK chiefEx-USFK chief stresses solidarity in S. Korea-U.S. alliance amid lingering N.K. threats
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Former U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) chief Curtis Scaparrotti has stressed the importance of solidarity between the militaries of South Korea and the United States in the face ... 10:57 Oct. 23 -
#US spy plane-operationU.S. spy plane dispatched to Korea following S. Korea's rocket launch: tracker
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct 22 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. spy aircraft flew over the Korean Peninsula on Friday, an aviation tracker showed, in what appears to be a sortie to monitor North Korea's milita... 14:25 Oct. 22 -
#military-coronavirusMilitary reports 6 additional COVID-19 cases
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military reported six additional COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the total caseload among its personnel to 1,992, the defense ministry said. Four Army of... 11:00 Oct. 22 -
#militaryS. Korea to hold annual Hoguk defense exercise next week
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will kick off an annual military exercise next week to strengthen defense readiness, officials said Friday, amid lingering tensions over North Korea's recent ... 10:38 Oct. 22 -
#Navy destroyer-upgradeNavy gets upgraded destroyer with stronger anti-sub capabilities
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct 22 (Yonhap) -- The Navy received an upgraded destroyer on Friday, after more than a year of refurbishment aimed at bolstering anti-submarine and other capabilities, th... 09:59 Oct. 22 -
U.S. Secretary of Navy to visit S. Korea on first overseas trip
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro will visit South Korea as part of his first overseas trip that will also take him to Japan, the U.S. Navy ... 04:34 Oct. 22 -
#defense minister(LEAD) N. Korea's SLBM in early development stage, likely can be intercepted: defense minister
(ATTN: UPDATES with minister's comment about OPCON transition in paras 14-15) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's recently tested submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) ap... 17:55 Oct. 21 -
#K9 howitzers(Yonhap Interview) Partnering with S. Korea, India seeks to export K9 howitzers to third countries: Indian secretary
By Song Sang-ho and Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- India is seeking to export the K9 self-propelled howitzer to third countries in cooperation with South Korea, India's secretary for d... 14:37 Oct. 21 -
#Hanwha SystemsHanwha Systems inks deals with Israeli defense companies on AESA radar, aviation technologies
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Systems Co., the defense and ICT unit of Hanwha Group, said Thursday it has signed partnership deals with two Israeli defense companies to push ... 13:52 Oct. 21 -
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N. Korea's SLBM in early development stage, likely can be intercepted: defense minister
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's recently tested submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) appears to be in an early stage of development and can be intercepted, South Kor... 13:46 Oct. 21 -
#defense ministerDefense minister holds back-to-back talks with foreign officials during exhibition
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Defense Minister Suh Wook held back-to-back talks Wednesday with senior defense officials from Russia, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman and Pakistan on the ... 21:53 Oct. 20 -
#transgender soldierMilitary to appeal court order to cancel discharge of deceased transgender soldier
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The military will seek to appeal a recent court ruling in favor of a deceased transgender soldier who had filed a suit over its decision to discharge her against her will... 18:41 Oct. 20 -
#ArmyArmy hosts military logistics forum with Southeast Asian countries
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Army on Wednesday hosted a forum on military logistics cooperation with Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and other countries, the armed servi... 11:30 Oct. 20 -
#ex-USFK chief(LEAD) N. Korean threat won't change even after end-of-war declaration: ex-USFK chief
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional comments in paras 6-7) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean security threats won't change even if a formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War is declare... 11:02 Oct. 20 -
#ex-USFK chiefN. Korean threat won't change even after end-of-war declaration: ex-USFK chief
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean security threats won't change even if a formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War is declared, a former U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) chief said Wednes... 10:40 Oct. 20 -
#military-coronavirusMilitary reports 8 additional COVID-19 cases
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military reported eight additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the total caseload among its personnel to 1,981, the defense ministry said. Six Arm... 10:25 Oct. 20 -
#USFK-coronavirusUSFK reports 32 additional COVID-19 cases
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Thirty-two people affiliated with the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for COVID-19, the U.S. military's infection tally showed Wednesday. Among the new ... 09:41 Oct. 20 -
#N Korean SLBM(News Focus) N. Korea's SLBM drive aimed at regime survival, military edge, negotiation leverage: analysts
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's drive to develop submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) appears aimed at sharpening its military edge to ensure the security of the d... 08:31 Oct. 20 -
#N Korea(7th LD) N. Korea fires what seems to be SLBM toward East Sea: S. Korea
(ATTN: ADDS telephone talks between S. Korea, U.S. nuclear envoys in paras 20-21) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired what appears to be a submarine-launched ballistic miss... 20:20 Oct. 19
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(2nd LD) Yoon accused of 'mocking' nation with pic of dog with apple
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(3rd LD) Robust vaccination campaign keeps new infections largely in check
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(LEAD) Robust vaccination campaign keeps new infections largely in check
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(LEAD) Yoon accused of 'mocking' nation with pic of dog with apple
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Navy gets upgraded destroyer with stronger anti-sub capabilities
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National
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S. Korea, Japan ties again at major juncture in leadership transition period
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Sejong closer to becoming virtual administrative capital
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(News Focus) City development controversy widens amid revelation of astronomical severance pay for opposition lawmaker's son
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On U.S. trip, Moon highlights S. Korea's global role, vaccine hub vision
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Moon seeks breakthrough in peace process with concrete offer of war-ending declaration
