#COVID-19
Defense
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USFK reports one COVID-19 patient at Pyeongtaek headquarters
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- One member of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) stationed at its headquarters in the city of Pyeongtaek tested positive for the new coronavirus Tuesday, the U.S. military said. ... 16:52 Nov. 24 -
#mine removing robotsS. Korea to develop indigenous robot for explosives detection, removal
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's arms procurement agency signed a contract commissioning a local defense firm to develop a robot capable of detecting and removing land mines and other explo... 10:54 Nov. 24 -
#military coronavirus(LEAD) Troops in greater Seoul area under tighter anti-coronavirus scheme
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 6-8) SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Tuesday began enforcing tougher social distancing rules for service members in the Seoul metropolitan area in ... 10:50 Nov. 24 -
#military coronavirusTroops in greater Seoul area under tighter anti-coronavirus scheme
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Tuesday began enforcing tougher social distancing rules for service members in the Seoul metropolitan area in line with the government's elevation... 09:49 Nov. 24 -
#COVID-19(LEAD) 22 more USFK-affiliated people infected with coronavirus related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with renewal of public health emergency declaration) SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Twenty-two more people affiliated with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), including 18 service members, have te... 16:45 Nov. 23 -
#US space operations command(LEAD) U.S. space commander calls for deepening security ties with S. Korea in space field
(ATTN: ADDS presidential adviser's remarks at bottom, byline) By Oh Seok-min and Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the U.S. Space Operations Command called Monday for closer d... 16:13 Nov. 23 -
#US space operations commandU.S. space commander calls for deepening security ties with S. Korea in space field
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the U.S. Space Operations Command called Monday for closer defense cooperation with South Korea in the domain of space to better cope with eme... 15:52 Nov. 23 -
#COVID-19
22 more USFK-affiliated people infected with coronavirus related article
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Twenty-two more people affiliated with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), including 18 service members, have tested positive for the new coronavirus upon their arrival in South Ko... 15:03 Nov. 23 -
#Yeonpyeong shelling(LEAD) Defense chief vows to safeguard peace with strength on N.K. attack anniversary related article
(ATTN: CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook vowed Monday to safeguard peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula with strength as he marked the 10th anniversary of... 13:33 Nov. 23 -
#military coronavirus(LEAD) Military reports highest daily COVID-19 cases over cluster infection at border unit
(ATTN: ADDS more details, comments in paras 6-9, photo) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- The military reported 33 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, the highest daily total among serv... 11:38 Nov. 23 -
#Yeonpyeong shellingDefense chief vows to safeguard peace with strength on N.K. attack anniversary
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook vowed Monday to safeguard peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula with strength as he marked the 10th anniversary of North Korea's deadly a... 11:00 Nov. 23 -
#military coronavirusMilitary reports highest daily COVID-19 cases over cluster infection at border unit
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- The military reported 33 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, the highest daily total among service members, as cluster infections broke out at an Army unit in the bor... 10:54 Nov. 23 -
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#coronavirus10 more service members, civilian employee test positive for COVID-19 related article
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Ten more service members and a civilian employee working for the military have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Sunday, as sporadic infe... 15:15 Nov. 22 -
#S Korea-US allianceS. Korea, U.S. agree to boost space defense cooperation related article
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Seong-yong and U.S. chief of space operations Gen. John Raymond have held their first bilateral talks and agreed to boost cooperation to... 10:20 Nov. 22 -
#USFK publicationUSFK skips publication of annual security report this year
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) decided not to issue its annual Korean Peninsula security report this year as it has to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and other challeng... 07:00 Nov. 22 -
#North KoreaUSFK commander says capability of N. Korea's new weapons yet to be verified related article
By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Joint Press Corps-Yonhap) -- North Korea showed off solid-fuel missiles with increased range and precision during last month's military parade, but some other par... 18:12 Nov. 20 -
#summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- Foreign ministers of S. Korea, China to hold talks in Seoul next week SEOUL -- F... 17:02 Nov. 20 -
#Cheonghae unit(LEAD) Defense committee passes bill allowing distinguished pop stars to defer enlistment
(ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details in paras 2-9) SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly's defense committee on Friday approved a bill that would allow distinguished... 16:04 Nov. 20
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Upgraded distancing rules again disrupting daily life in Seoul
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(LEAD) New virus cases spike to over 300 again as greater Seoul comes under tougher virus curbs
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(2nd LD) New virus cases spike to over 300 again as greater Seoul comes under tougher virus curbs
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(3rd LD) New virus cases spike to over 300 again as greater Seoul comes under tougher virus curbs
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(3rd LD) New virus cases below 300 for first time in 6 days, tougher virus curbs imminent in greater Seoul
News Focus
National
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Blinken likely to seek stronger alliance, multilateral approach toward N. Korea: experts
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Energy policy, optics of watchdog autonomy at stake in politically sensitive reactor audit
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'Wall of buses' stirs up debate over how far police can go to stop rallies amid pandemic
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(News Focus) Suga as next Japanese premier likely to stay course on S. Korea relations: experts
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PM requests parliament's swift approval of 4th COVID-19 response extra budget
