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#military coronavirus2 Army soldiers, 1 Marine test positive for virus related article
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Two Army soldiers and a Marine have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Thursday. A newly enlisted soldier in Yangju, north of Seoul, wa... 10:51 Apr. 01 -
#North KoreaDefense chief calls for strong readiness after N.K. missile launches related article
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook on Thursday called for a strong defense posture following North Korea's launch of two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea last week... 10:38 Apr. 01 -
#mine removalMilitary begins annual mine removal operations related article
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The military has launched an annual mission to remove land mines near the border with North Korea and elsewhere to promote local residents' safety and convenience, the Jo... 10:36 Apr. 01 -
#attack choopers(LEAD) S. Korea to buy more attack choppers from abroad by 2028
(ATTN: ADDS more details on arms procurement projects in last 4 paras, photo) SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea decided Wednesday to buy dozens more advanced attack helicopters from abroad by... 19:32 Mar. 31 -
#attack choopersS. Korea to buy more attack choppers from abroad by 2028
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea decided Wednesday to buy dozens more advanced attack helicopters from abroad by 2028, the arms procurement agency said. The defense project promotion comm... 19:23 Mar. 31 -
#COVID-19Arms procurement agency official tests positive for virus related article
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- An official at the country's arm procurement agency in Gwacheon, just south of Seoul, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Wednesday. ... 10:31 Mar. 31 -
#illegal Chinese fishing boatsUNC conducts training with S. Korea against illegal Chinese fishing boats related article
SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) said Tuesday it held a training exercise with South Korean law enforcement authorities last week to cope with Chinese fishing b... 15:26 Mar. 30 -
#NK missilesS. Korea capable of intercepting N.K. short-range missiles: defense ministry related article
SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has the ability to intercept North Korea's short-range ballistic missiles, the defense ministry said Tuesday, after the North conducted a series of missile t... 11:41 Mar. 30 -
#missile defenseU.S. conducts combined training of missile defense units in Indo-Pacific related article
SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. military has completed a two-week combined training of its missile defense units in the Indo-Pacific region, including an air defense brigade stationed in South... 10:31 Mar. 30 -
#military coronavirusMilitary reports 3 new COVID-19 cases
SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- Two soldiers and an Army officer tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Tuesday. One soldier stationed in the city of Yangju, north of Seo... 10:25 Mar. 30 -
#weapons developmentS. Korea earmarks 88.6 bln won for local firms' key weapons parts development
SEOUL, March 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will extend support for local defense firms this year to develop key components of major weapons with indigenous technologies, the arms procurement agency sa... 10:18 Mar. 30 -
#Cheonghae UnitS. Korea sends naval destroyer to Suez Canal amid ship salvage work
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea sent a naval destroyer to the Suez Canal to ensure the safety of its nationals using the waterway, as operations to rescue a stranded giant vessel are under ... 19:55 Mar. 29 -
#military coronavirusMilitary extends antivirus scheme for two weeks
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it extended the current social distancing rules for the military, which allow service members to vacation in a limited manner, for anoth... 16:45 Mar. 29 -
#EXOEXO's Chanyeol to begin mandatory military service related article
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Chanyeol, a member of K-pop boy band EXO, will enlist for mandatory military service Monday, his management agency said. The rapper, whose legal name is Park Chan-ye... 16:21 Mar. 29 -
#Hanwha Systems(LEAD) Hanwha Systems to raise 1.2 tln won via stock sale
(ATTN: UPDATES closing price at bottom) SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Systems Co., the defense and ICT unit of Hanwha Group, said Monday it will raise 1.2 trillion won (US$1.06 billion) by sel... 15:38 Mar. 29 -
#S Korea-Russia defense talksS. Korea calls for Russia's support to bring peace to Korean Peninsula related article
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday called for Russia's active support and cooperation for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, the defense ministry said Monday, days after t... 15:38 Mar. 29 -
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Hanwha Systems to raise 1.2 tln won via stock sale
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Systems Co., the defense and ICT unit of Hanwha Group, said Monday it will raise 1.2 trillion won (US$1.06 billion) by selling stocks to finance new growth driver... 15:07 Mar. 29 -
#NK militaryMilitary closely monitoring N.K. amid report of activities at submarine shipyard related article
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military is keeping a close watch on North Korea, the defense ministry said Monday, amid a report that the North may be ready to roll out a new submarine c... 11:40 Mar. 29 -
#THAAD baseS. Korea, U.S. working closely on how to improve THAAD base conditions: Seoul ministry
SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is closely discussing with the United States ways to improve living conditions for American service members stationed on the THAAD missile defense base in th... 11:39 Mar. 29
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(2nd LD) AstraZeneca vaccine rollout resumed, those under 30 excluded
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Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for trafficking marijuana
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(LEAD) New virus cases in 600s for 3rd day amid extended social distancing scheme
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S. Korean PM departs for Iran amid tension over seized Tehran funds
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Jeju stuck in dilemma over tourism recovery and spread of COVID-19
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Sino-U.S. tensions, tighter China-N.K. ties feared to weaken denuke efforts
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Defense cost-sharing deal signals tighter, more stable S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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Legislation on compensating virus-hit small biz picks up steam
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
