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Defense

#US missile sale
U.S. State Dep't approves possible sale of SM-2 missiles to S. Korea: DSCA
WASHINGTON, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of SM-2 Block IIIB ship-to-air missiles to South Korea for an estimated cost of US$313.9 million, according to ... 15:41 May. 18
#history
Today in Korean history
May 19 1970 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Cambodia. 1980 -- Tens of thousands of students and other citizens stage demonstrations in the southwestern city of Gwangju ... 14:00 May. 18
No conclusion yet on nature of missiles launched by N. Korea: Seoul ministry
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry repeated Friday that more analysis is required to determine if the missiles North Korea test-fired this month were ballistic missiles or not, stressin... 11:55 May. 17
#military drones
(LEAD) Army demonstrates military drones for tactical operations
(ATTN: ADDS more details, defense minister's remarks in last 4 paras) SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The Army held a session to demonstrate the use of military drones, including suicide ones, on Thursd... 18:05 May. 16
#military drones
Army demonstrates military drones for tactical operations
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The Army held a session to demonstrate the use of military drones, including suicide ones, on Thursday as part of efforts to improve its tactical operational capabilities ... 16:24 May. 16
#inter-Korean military agreement
(LEAD) Eased military tensions key for N. Korea's economic development: ex-S. Korea defense chief
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks in last 3 paras) SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- Lowering of military tensions between South and North Korea is key to the North's economic development, and the implementation o... 16:11 May. 16
#CFC relocation
(2nd LD) USFK suggests combined command relocation to Pyeongtaek base: source
(ATTN: ADDS CFC's statement in paras 10-11) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has suggested to South Korea that the Combined Forces Command between the two count... 14:56 May. 16
#Korean War remains
S. Korea discovers skeleton of apparent Korean soldier in DMZ
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday it has discovered a skeleton believed to be a South Korean soldier killed in the 1950-53 Korean War inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ... 14:36 May. 16
#inter-Korean military agreement
Eased military tensions key for N. Korea's economic development: ex-S. Korea defense chief
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- Lowering of military tensions between South and North Korea is key to the North's economic development, and the implementation of last year's inter-Korean military pact is... 12:15 May. 16
#CFC relocation
(LEAD) USFK suggests combined command relocation to Pyeongtaek base: source
(ATTN: ADDS officials' comments in paras 8-9; CLARIFIES 2nd para) SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has suggested to South Korea that the Combined Forces Command between the tw... 11:09 May. 16
#CFC relocation
USFK suggests combined command relocation to Pyeongtaek base: source
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has suggested to South Korea that the Combined Forces Command between the two countries relocate to Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, south of Seo... 10:42 May. 16
#Pentagon chief
(LEAD) Pentagon chief to visit S. Korea, Japan next month: Kyodo
(ATTN: ADDS Seoul official's comments in paras 4, 9) SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan plans to travel to South Korea and Japan early next month, Japan's Kyod... 16:26 May. 15
#Pentagon chief
Pentagon chief to visit S. Korea, Japan next month: Kyodo
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan plans to travel to South Korea and Japan early next month, Japan's Kyodo News reported Wednesday. Shanahan, whom U.S. Pre... 15:24 May. 15
#Korean War veterans
Gov't to collect Korean War veterans' accounts in U.S. for remains recovery
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Wednesday it will collect accounts from Koreans who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War and now reside in the United States as part of efforts to ex... 11:41 May. 15
#US war plane
U.S. again deploys reconnaissance plane above Korean Peninsula
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. reconnaissance plane flew over Seoul and surrounding regions on Tuesday, an aviation tracker said, on an apparent mission to collect intelligence in the wake of Nor... 18:04 May. 14
#war remains
Defense ministry to hold session with UNC officials on war remains excavation
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry was set Tuesday to hold an orientation session for United Nations Command officers, including deputy commander Lt. Gen. Wayne D. Eyre, about its effor... 10:43 May. 14
#US
U.S. strategy with N. Korea continues to be diplomacy: Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The United States remains focused on diplomacy to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons program, although its military will be prepared in the event that effort fai... 02:49 May. 14
#NK missiles
(LEAD) S. Korea vows to beef up missile defense system against N.K. threats
(ATTN: ADDS more details, background in last 8 paras, photo) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue to strengthen its missile defense capabilities to better counter all... 16:49 May. 13
#NK missiles
S. Korea vows to beef up missile defense system against N.K. threats
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue to strengthen its missile defense capabilities to better counter all kinds of threats, including North Korea's short-range missile... 14:02 May. 13
#military-NK missile
S. Korea not yet able to determine details of N.K. missiles
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has not yet determined the details of the short-range missiles that North Korea fired last week, including whether they were ballistic missiles, an ... 15:57 May. 12