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S. Korea's options on Hormuz strait appear shortlisted
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government has yet to complete a review of options on how to contribute to security in the Strait of Hormuz, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Saturday amid ... 07:00 Jan. 18 -
#US Joint Chiefs of StaffU.S. military leader expresses full confidence in ability to defend against new N.K. missiles
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday that he has "100 percent confidence" in the U.S. ability to defend itself from new Nor... 06:34 Jan. 18 -
#defense cost talks(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. not discussing troops deployment as part of defense cost deal: Seoul envoy
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline, lead; ADDS Seoul envoy's remarks upon arrival in Seoul in last 2 paras) WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are not discussing the possi... 20:30 Jan. 17 -
#SMA talksPompeo, Esper issue joint appeal to South Korea to pay more for U.S. troop presence
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper have made an emphatic call for South Korea to pay more for the upkeep of 28,500 Ameri... 11:16 Jan. 17 -
#Itaewon(Yonhap Feature) Itaewon in the doldrums after U.S. base withdrawal and gentrification
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- When TV personality Hong Suk-chun opened a Thai restaurant in Itaewon 14 years ago, the best-known foreigners' district in South Korea was always bustling ... 09:45 Jan. 17 -
#PentagonPentagon claims shared defense costs benefit S. Korean economy
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Pentagon claimed Thursday that much of the costs shared between South Korea and the United States to station American troops on the peninsula dire... 05:01 Jan. 17 -
#defense cost talksS. Korea, U.S. not discussing troops deployment as part of defense cost deal: Seoul envoy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are not discussing the possible deployment of South Korean troops to the Middle East in connection with their defense cost-sharing ... 03:20 Jan. 17 -
#Korea-China tiesS. Korea, China hold working-level defense talks over peninsula peace, bilateral ties
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China held working-level defense talks in Seoul on Thursday on ways to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula and enhance bilateral cooperation, Seoul's de... 21:08 Jan. 16 -
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(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S. wrap up defense cost talks without breakthrough
(ATTN: ADDS foreign ministry's comments, other details in paras 8-13) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Differences still remain between South Korea and the United States ove... 17:00 Jan. 16 -
#transsexual(LEAD) Active-duty soldier undergoes sex reassignment surgery, voices hope for continuing service
(ATTN: ADDS details on civic group's press briefing in last four paras) SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- An Army non-commissioned officer underwent gender reassignment surgery last year and has expressed... 14:54 Jan. 16 -
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(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. wrap up defense cost talks without breakthrough
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES story as talks ended; MODIFIES dateline) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Differences still remain between South Korea and the United ... 09:54 Jan. 16 -
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Active-duty soldier undergoes sex reassignment surgery, voices hope for continuing service
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- An Army non-commissioned officer underwent gender reassignment surgery last year and has expressed a desire to continue to serve in the military as a female solider, offi... 09:48 Jan. 16 -
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S. Korea, U.S. end 2nd day of defense cost-sharing talks
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States ended their second day of talks Wednesday on sharing the cost of the upkeep of some 28,500 American troops stationed on the Korean ... 08:14 Jan. 16 -
#S Korea-US exercises(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. carried out more combined exercises than before in 2019: Seoul defense chief
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks in last 3 paras) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Combined military exercises between South Korea and the United States conducted last year did not shrink either i... 17:32 Jan. 15 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- Moon says no letup in 'peaceful Korea' bid based on alliance with U.S. SEOUL ... 17:05 Jan. 15 -
#SSU(LEAD) Navy's sea salvage unit conducts annual winter training
(ATTN: CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Braving freezing temperatures, the Navy's Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit (SSU) launched its annual wintertime training as part of efforts to maintain f... 17:05 Jan. 15 -
#S Korea-US exercisesS. Korea, U.S. carried out more combined exercises than before in 2019: Seoul defense chief
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Combined military exercises between South Korea and the United States conducted last year did not shrink either in number or strength, compared with previo... 15:38 Jan. 15 -
#SSUNavy's sea salvage unit conducts annual winter training
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Braving freezing temperatures, the Navy's Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit (SSU) launched its annual wintertime training as part of efforts to maintain full operational readin... 13:40 Jan. 15 -
#Pentagon chiefEsper: U.S. committed to Singapore deal with N. Korea
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- The United States is committed to the full implementation of a nuclear deal between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, U.S. Defense Secretar... 09:10 Jan. 15
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S. Korea to postpone new school year as coronavirus spikes
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(LEAD) S. Korea reports 123 more cases of novel coronavirus, total rises to 556
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(5th LD) S. Korea ups alert level to highest, as virus cases spike to 602, death toll at 5
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(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 4th coronavirus death as cases spike to 556
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U.S. raises travel advisory for S. Korea over coronavirus outbreak
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One month into outbreak, coronavirus shakes life in S. Korea
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S. Korea still on alert despite slowing coronavirus outbreak
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Moon hopes for spring summit with Trump, feasibility still a question
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Fake news another hurdle in tackling coronavirus in S. Korea
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S. Korea's decision for 'independent' naval ops in Hormuz Strait seeks delicate balance between U.S., Iran
