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#S Korea-Canada defense talksS. Korean, Canadian defense chiefs vow to boost security cooperation
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and Canada discussed security situations on the Korean Peninsula and other issues Thursday, and vowed to continue to enhance cooperation... 13:34 Oct. 22 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (LEAD) Local virus cases at 1-month high, cluster infections biggest hurdle in ... 13:30 Oct. 22 -
#THAAD baseMinistry says it transports daily necessities, not military equipment, onto THAAD base
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday that it has been bringing daily necessities for troops and construction equipment to be used to improve old living facilities onto a TH... 11:54 Oct. 22 -
#COVID-19Another Army soldier tests positive for new coronavirus related article
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- An Army officer has tested positive for the new coronavirus at a unit near Seoul, the defense ministry said Thursday. The soldier stationed in Yangju, north of Seoul, ... 10:57 Oct. 22 -
Defect found in Global Hawk drones bought from U.S.: official
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has confirmed defective parts in two of four RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones it purchased from the United States, an official said Wednesday. An oil l... 22:31 Oct. 21 -
#Korea-China defense talksS. Korean, Chinese defense chiefs discuss security situation, vow to boost cooperation
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and China discussed security situations on the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday and vowed to continue exchanges and cooperation, Seoul's de... 19:35 Oct. 21 -
#S Korea-Australia relationsS. Korean, Australian military chiefs agree to beef up cooperation related article
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Won In-choul held a video call with his Australian counterpart, Gen. Angus Campbell, on Wednesday and vowed to strengthen defens... 11:55 Oct. 21 -
#US soldier deathAmerican soldier stationed in S. Korea dies during aviation training in U.S.
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- An American service member stationed in South Korea died earlier this week while taking part in aviation training at a U.S. airfield, the U.S. military said Wednesday. ... 11:34 Oct. 21 -
#NavyS. Korea's 1st military training vessel delivered to Navy related article
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The Navy has received the military's first vessel designed for training, the arms procurement agency said Wednesday, as the country pushes to enhance naval combat capabili... 09:01 Oct. 21 -
#Esper(LEAD) Esper says U.S. continues to face threats from N. Korea, other rogue states related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks from Esper in last 8 paras) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The United States continues to face ongoing threats from rogue states such as Nort... 06:43 Oct. 21 -
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Esper says U.S. continues to face threats from N. Korea, other rogue states related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The United States continues to face ongoing threats from rogue states such as North Korea, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Tuesday, highlig... 04:49 Oct. 21 -
#NK military(LEAD) N.K. fast narrowing missile technology with S. Korea: defense development agency chief related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more quotes from 6th para, minor edits; ADDS 2nd photo) By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is developing its missile capabilities at a pace much faster th... 16:00 Oct. 20 -
#US commanderS. Korean defense chief, U.S. commander vow strong cooperation for N.K. denuclearization
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook and Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula Tuesday and vowed a... 15:53 Oct. 20 -
#NK militaryN. Korea fast narrowing missile technology with S. Korea: defense development agency chief related article
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is developing its missile capabilities at a pace much faster than expected, significantly narrowing the gap in weapons technology with South Korea, the chief ... 14:53 Oct. 20 -
#Global HawkS. Korea to acquire data analyzing system for Global Hawk next month: procurement agency
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to bring in the intelligence analysis system for the advanced unmanned aircraft Global Hawk from the United States next month in a move expected to enha... 11:26 Oct. 20 -
#F-35A24 F-35A stealth fighters delivered to S. Korea related article
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- A total of 24 F-35A next-generation fighter jets have arrived in South Korea from the United States so far, the arms procurement agency said Tuesday, as Seoul pushes to e... 10:28 Oct. 20 -
#S Korea-Philippines relationsS. Korea, Philippines vow to beef up defense cooperation related article
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Senior defense officials of South Korea and the Philippines met via videoconference Monday and vowed to strengthen cooperation despite the new coronavirus situation, the ... 17:37 Oct. 19 -
#USFK4 USFK-affiliated Americans test positive for new coronavirus
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Three American service members and a dependent have tested positive for the new coronavirus upon arrival in South Korea this month, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Mond... 16:59 Oct. 19 -
#NLLMilitary investigating security lapses over fishing boat's border crossing related article
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The military is conducting an investigation into possible security lapses over a recent border crossing of a South Korean fishing boat into the North Korean waters, offic... 14:30 Oct. 19
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(3rd LD) New virus cases bounce back to over 500 as effect of tougher curbs yet to be felt
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(LEAD) New virus cases bounce back to over 500 as effect of tougher curbs yet to be felt
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(4th LD) New coronavirus cases expected to exceed 500 on Wednesday
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(2nd LD) New virus cases bounce back to over 500 as effect of tougher curbs yet to be felt
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(LEAD) S. Korea braces for nat'l college entrance exam amid pandemic
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S. Koreans feel pinch of rising housing costs amid economic downturn
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China's push for FTA with S. Korea, Japan appears aimed at checking U.S. influence
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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
