#defense cost-sharing talks
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#defense cost-sharing talks
(2nd LD) Pentagon accepts S. Korea's proposal to fund labor costs for Korean USFK workers on furlough
(ATTN: ADDS statements of Seoul ministry, USFK, more details in paras 11-18, photo) By Lee Haye-ah and Oh Seok-min WASHINGTON/SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. defense department said Tuesday it h... 11:10 Jun. 03 -
#defense cost-sharing talks
(LEAD) Pentagon accepts S. Korea's proposal to fund labor costs for Korean USFK workers on furlough
(ATTN: UPDATES with details, background in paras 3, 6-14) By Lee Haye-ah and Oh Seok-min WASHINGTON/SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. defense department said Tuesday it has accepted South Korea's ... 10:18 Jun. 03 -
#defense budget300 bln won of defense budget to be cut for extra spending over coronavirus
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The government is seeking to slash about 300 billion won (US$244.96 million) from this year's defense budget to fund an extra spending plan aimed at coping ... 10:00 Jun. 03 -
#defense cost-sharing talks
Pentagon accepts S. Korea's proposal to fund labor costs for Korean USFK workers on furlough
WASHINGTON/SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. defense department said Tuesday it has accepted South Korea's proposal to fund the labor costs for all Koreans working for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK)... 09:32 Jun. 03 -
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#ex-USFK commanderEx-USFK commander worries N. Korea will soon launch ballistic missile submarine
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 2 (Yonhap) -- A former commander of U.S. Forces Korea expressed worry Tuesday that North Korea will soon launch a new ballistic missile submarine. Retired Gen. Wa... 02:25 Jun. 03 -
#USFKNewly assigned American soldier tests positive for coronavirus; total infections at 32
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- An American soldier newly assigned to South Korea has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Tuesday. The latest COVID-19 patient ... 21:12 Jun. 02 -
#independent fighterS. Korea, Kazakhstan discussing repatriation of Korean freedom fighter's remains this year
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is in talks with Kazakhstan to bring home the remains of one of the legendary Korean independent fighters, Hong Beom-do, this year, officials said Tuesday. ... 10:09 Jun. 02 -
#USFKNewly assigned American soldier tests positive for coronavirus; total infections at 31
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- An American soldier newly assigned to South Korea has tested positive for the coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Monday. The latest COVID-19 patient brought... 19:56 Jun. 01 -
#Hanbit Unit(LEAD) S. Korea sends rotational troops to South Sudan along with medical equipment
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES 2nd para for latest) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea sent additional rotational peacekeeping troops to South Sudan on Monday, along with ... 19:10 Jun. 01 -
#Korean War anniversaryRemains of S. Koreans killed in Korean War to return home from Hawaii this month
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it will bring home about 120 sets of remains of South Korean soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War from Hawaii this... 17:19 Jun. 01 -
#defense minister(LEAD) Defense chief calls for border troops' watertight posture after N.K.'s DMZ gunfire
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo visited the Ground Operations Command on Monday and called on troops near inter-Korean border areas ... 17:18 Jun. 01 -
#defense ministerDefense chief calls for border troops' watertight posture
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo visited the Ground Operations Command on Monday and called on troops near inter-Korean border areas to maintain a watertight combat postu... 16:18 Jun. 01 -
#humidifier disinfectantGov't opens websites for potential military victims of humidifier disinfectants
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it has opened websites to receive complaints from potential victims among military personnel about controversial humidifier disinfectants ... 14:26 Jun. 01 -
#submarine commandS. Korea marks 30th anniv. of first submarine unit establishment
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of its first independent submarine unit, celebrating the record of no accidents involving submarines... 13:59 Jun. 01 -
#Hanbit UnitS. Korea to send rotational troops to South Sudan along with medical equipment
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea was to send additional rotational peacekeeping troops to South Sudan on Monday, along with medical supplies to help the African country handle t... 11:45 Jun. 01 -
#THAADSurprise transport onto THAAD base sparks suspicions over upgrade or additional deployment
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry stuck to its flat-out denial Monday of any upgrades to a U.S. THAAD missile defense base in South Korea after a series of reports sugge... 11:43 Jun. 01 -
#mask
S. Korea to send 25,000 masks to independence fighters, families
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The government will provide 25,000 face masks to independence fighters and their family members living overseas to help them fight the new coronavirus, the veterans affair... 10:12 Jun. 01
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(LEAD) Arrivals from high-risk nations required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results
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(2nd LD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
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(4th LD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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