#ROK-US air drills
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#border violation(LEAD) Firefighting helicopter accidentally crosses border into North
(ATTN: ADDS spokeswoman's comment in 6th para) SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean government helicopter briefly violated the border with North Korea during a mission to put out a forest fi... 11:15 Apr. 23 -
#border violationFirefighting helicopter accidentally crosses border into North
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean government helicopter briefly violated the border with North Korea during a mission to put out a forest fire, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) has said. ... 08:39 Apr. 23 -
#maritime radar spat(LEAD) S. Korea denies report on alleged release of military radar guidelines to Japan
(ATTN: ADDS more comments, background info in paras 3, 7-10, byline) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry denied a Japanese news report Monday that Seoul has notified Tok... 17:16 Apr. 22 -
S. Korea denies report on alleged release of military radar guidelines to Japan
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry denied a Japanese news report Monday that Seoul has notified Tokyo of its detailed guidelines on fire-control radar operations in case of low-altitu... 15:33 Apr. 22 -
#DMZ peace trailsUNC to approve DMZ peace trails plan 'soon': Seoul military
SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The United Nations Command (UNC) plans to give a green light "soon" to South Korea's plan to open hiking trails involving the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the... 11:56 Apr. 22 -
#independence fighters-repatriationRemains of two Korean independence fighters to be returned home from Kazakhstan
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The remains of two Korean independence fighters against Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule will be returned to their homeland this week, the veterans affairs ministry said Su... 21:10 Apr. 21 -
#US reconnaissance planeU.S. spy plane flew over areas around Seoul after N. Korea's test-firing of new weapon: sources
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. reconnaissance plane flew over areas around Seoul last week on an apparent mission to collect intelligence in the wake of North Korea's test-firing of a newly dev... 13:41 Apr. 21 -
#North KoreaS. Korea discovers apparent Korean War remains in DMZ
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Friday it has discovered nine pieces of bone this week, believed to belong to at least one soldier killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, inside the... 15:10 Apr. 19 -
#North KoreaN. Korea's new weapon appears to be 'guided weapon for ground combat': S. Korean military
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The "new tactical guided weapon" that North Korea claimed to have test-fired this week is believed to be a weapon for ground combat, not a ballistic missile, an officer ... 13:53 Apr. 19 -
#int'l fleet reviewS. Korea to participate in Chinese fleet review next week
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The Navy said Friday it plans to participate in an international fleet review to be held in China next week as part of efforts to boost bilateral military ties. The S... 11:29 Apr. 19 -
#Korean WarKorean War veterans to visit S. Korea next week
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- A group of Commonwealth soldiers who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War and members of their families plan to visit South Korea next week, Seoul's veterans ministry said F... 09:42 Apr. 19 -
#United Nations CommandUNC vows full support for successful inter-Korean military accord
By Oh Seok-min PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Successful implementation of last year's inter-Korean military accord is a top priority of the United Nations Command, its deputy comman... 20:06 Apr. 18 -
#S Korea-France defense talksS. Korea, France agree to bolster defense cooperation
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Senior officials of South Korea and France agreed Thursday to strengthen their defense cooperation in exchanges of senior military officials, maritime security and other... 17:28 Apr. 18 -
#weaponSpeculation abounds over new N.K. 'tactical guided weapon'
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's abrupt report on the test-firing of a new "tactical guided weapon" is triggering a slew of questions about its type, range and target, not ... 14:53 Apr. 18 -
#NK media
N.K. propaganda outlets blast S. Korea-U.S. joint military drills
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korean propaganda outlets slammed recent joint military exercises by South Korea and the United States on Thursday, accusing Seoul of having no intent to implement... 10:58 Apr. 18 -
#defense minister
Defense minister asks for U.S. congress's unwavering support for strong alliance
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo met U.S. congressional leaders Wednesday and asked for their unwavering support for maintaining a strong alliance between the two count... 19:30 Apr. 17 -
#combined forces commandNew ROK-U.S. combined forces deputy chief vows strong readiness, smooth OPCON transfer
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The new deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command (CFC) vowed efforts Wednesday to strengthen the two sides' joint readiness posture and enhance t... 18:20 Apr. 17 -
#defense reformMinistry to employ latest technologies to boost military logistics efficiency
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Wednesday that it plans to establish a defense "big data" system this year as part of efforts to enhance the military's logistical capabilities... 11:23 Apr. 17 -
#U.S. naval commanderS. Korea honors outgoing U.S. naval commander for contribution to alliance
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Navy said Wednesday it has bestowed a medal of merit on Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, the outgoing commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, for his role in stre... 09:54 Apr. 17
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(LEAD) Xi vows to play greater role in resolving Korean Peninsula issues
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(2nd LD) Cheong Wa Dae says inter-Korean summit is not a must before G-20
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S. Korea's top nuclear envoy arrives in U.S. for talks on N. Korea
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China seeks 'new progress' in efforts to resolve peninsula issue through Xi's visit to N.K.: official
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N. Korea, once a liability, emerges as geopolitical asset for Xi
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Xi's visit to N. Korea may help restart nuclear talks with U.S.
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Moon awaits Pyongyang's response to his updated peace message, faces political rifts at home
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Hopes rekindled for U.S.-N.K. dialogue amid conciliatory feelers
