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Gov't conducts military reshuffle to enhance readiness posture, boost defense reform
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's government on Thursday conducted a major reshuffle of generals and admirals as part of efforts to enhance its military readiness and facilitate defense refo... 17:59 Nov. 22
#inter-Korean road construction
(2nd LD) Koreas connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout; RECONSTRUCTS) SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The Koreas connected a 3 kilometer-long tactical road across the Military Demarcation Line inside the Dem... 15:47 Nov. 22
#Foal Eagle exercise
(LEAD) (News Focus) Possible scaling down of allied exercise could boost N.K. diplomacy, weaken military readiness
(ATTN: ADDS more info in para 11) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The United States' consideration of reducing the size of a major combined exercise with South Korea next year signaled i... 14:43 Nov. 22
#inter-Korean road construction
(LEAD) Koreas to connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ
(ATTN: CHANGES photo/ADDS photo, more info in para 7) SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The Koreas will connect a 3-kilometer-long tactical road across the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitariz... 14:22 Nov. 22
#inter-Korean road construction
Koreas to connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The Koreas will connect a 3-kilometer-long tactical road across the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Thursday to support a joint project t... 12:51 Nov. 22
#Foal Eagle scaling back
(News Focus) Possible scaling down of allied exercise could boost N.K. diplomacy, weaken military readiness
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The United States' consideration of reducing the size of a major combined exercise with South Korea next year signaled its desire for continued diplomacy ... 12:39 Nov. 22
#North Korea
Cheong Wa Dae denies alleged hacking attempt by N. Korea
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea apparently poses no immediate threat to South Korea's cybersecurity, with no serious attempt reported at least since late March, Seoul's presidential office C... 11:44 Nov. 22
#defense industry
Arms agency keeps battle tank contract with Hyundai Rotem
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms agency said Thursday it has decided to give Hyundai Rotem, a local defense firm, more time to supply K2 main battle tanks. The Defense Acquisi... 10:59 Nov. 22
#new naval landing ship
(LEAD) S. Korea's Navy receives new landing ship
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Navy received a new 4,500-ton landing ship capable of speedier and long-distance military support operati... 15:55 Nov. 21
#defense ministry
Ministry denies inter-Korean pact delayed chopper transport of dead soldier
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense ministry denied a news report Wednesday that an Army chopper failed to take off from a border unit to transport a fatally shot soldier last week due... 14:52 Nov. 21
#inter-Korean military accord
Conservatives in S. Korea voice worries over inter-Korean military agreement
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean conservatives, including former generals, reiterated concerns Wednesday over an inter-Korean military accord on arms control and trust-building measures, say... 11:27 Nov. 21
#ICBL
International anti-land mine coalition welcomes demining along inter-Korean border
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- An international anti-land mine coalition welcomed a demining operation that South and North Korea have been undertaking along their border, saying it hopes the confidenc... 09:18 Nov. 21
#new naval landing ship
S. Korea's Navy to receive new landing ship
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Navy will receive a new 4,500-ton landing ship capable of speedier and long-distance military support operations during a delivery ceremony on Wednesday, th... 09:02 Nov. 21
#DMZ
Koreas to connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The two Koreas will connect a road across the military demarcation line inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) this week to support a joint project to excavate Korean War re... 18:19 Nov. 20
#US
U.N. Command holds ceremony marking return of remains of U.S. soldier
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The United Nations Command (UNC) on Tuesday held a solemn ceremony marking the return of the remains of a U.S. soldier who died during the 1950-53 Korean War, renewing it... 17:42 Nov. 20
#DMZ guard posts pullout
N. Korea destroys 10 DMZ guard posts
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea exploded 10 guard posts in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Tuesday as part of an inter-Korean agreement to withdraw them to reduce tensions and prevent accidenta... 15:38 Nov. 20
#USFK alliance
USFK chief vows full support for strong alliance
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The new top commanding general of American troops in South Korea said Tuesday he will make every effort to beef up the allies' combined defense posture. In an introduc... 15:25 Nov. 20
#marines dronebot
S. Korean Marines to establish 'dronebot' combat system
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The Marine Corps will seek to establish a drone robot combat system as part of efforts to enhance its amphibious landing capabilities, defense of northwestern border isla... 10:27 Nov. 20
#Navy trauma surgeon honorary rank
Navy to promote renowned trauma surgeon to 'honorary Cdr.'
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The Navy will promote a renowned trauma surgeon to honorary commander next month for his contribution to enhancing the armed service's image with his medical and public a... 09:32 Nov. 20
#arms export promotion
(LEAD) S. Korea launches arms export promotion center
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's arms procurement agency on Monday launched an institution dedicated to supporting the country's defense firms seek... 16:58 Nov. 19

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Gov't conducts military reshuffle to enhance readiness posture, boost defense reform

(2nd LD) Koreas connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ

(LEAD) (News Focus) Possible scaling down of allied exercise could boost N.K. diplomacy, weaken military readiness

(LEAD) Koreas to connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ

Koreas to connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ

(News Focus) Possible scaling down of allied exercise could boost N.K. diplomacy, weaken military readiness

Cheong Wa Dae denies alleged hacking attempt by N. Korea

Arms agency keeps battle tank contract with Hyundai Rotem

(LEAD) S. Korea's Navy receives new landing ship

Ministry denies inter-Korean pact delayed chopper transport of dead soldier

Conservatives in S. Korea voice worries over inter-Korean military agreement

International anti-land mine coalition welcomes demining along inter-Korean border

S. Korea's Navy to receive new landing ship

Koreas to connect road inside heavily fortified DMZ

U.N. Command holds ceremony marking return of remains of U.S. soldier

N. Korea destroys 10 DMZ guard posts

USFK chief vows full support for strong alliance

S. Korean Marines to establish 'dronebot' combat system

Navy to promote renowned trauma surgeon to 'honorary Cdr.'

(LEAD) S. Korea launches arms export promotion center

Trump: Location of 2nd N. Korea summit chosen

(7th LD) Trump, Kim to hold 2nd summit near end of Feb.: White House

Top N.K. official departs U.S. after meeting Trump

Additional N.K. coal shipment brought into S. Korea in violation of sanctions: opposition lawmaker

Average age of S. Koreans hits 42.1 years last year: data

N. Korean envoy holds talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Fine dust in Seoul

Freezing winter

Head of pet shelter holds press conference

Alleged euthanizing of stray pets at nonprofit shelter stirs public uproar

With Trump-Kim summit near, nuclear impasse begs solution

(News Focus) NK-China summit raises cautious optimism about 2nd Trump-Kim meeting

(News Focus) S. Korea-Japan military radar row reflects deep distrust

S. Korea-Japan military radar row reflects deep distrust