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#military hotlines(LEAD) Inter-Korean military hotlines in normal operation after 13-month suspension: defense ministry
(ATTN: ADDS more details, comments in last 5 paras, photo, byline) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Inter-Korean military hotlines are back to normal operation after a 13-month suspension,... 13:12 Jul. 27 -
#military hotlinesInter-Korean military hotlines in normal operation after 13-month suspension: defense ministry
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Inter-Korean military hotlines are back to normal operation after a 13-month suspension, the defense ministry confirmed Tuesday, saying the two Koreas will resume regular... 11:55 Jul. 27 -
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#USFKUSFK reports 12 coronavirus cases related article
SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Twelve people affiliated with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), including five service members, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. military said Tuesday. T... 11:06 Jul. 27 -
#COVID-19(LEAD) Military extends toughest antivirus scheme for another two weeks
(ATTN: ADDS details of discussions with Oman in paras 9-11, photo) SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry extended the toughest social distancing rules for the military for another two wee... 19:15 Jul. 26 -
#Air Force(2nd LD) Suspect in Air Force sexual abuse case found dead: rights group related article
(ATTN: ADDS defense minister's remarks, more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- A suspect in the suicide death of an Air Force sexual abuse victim has been found dead at a military d... 16:58 Jul. 26 -
#Chinese war remainsS. Korea to repatriate remains of Chinese soldiers killed in Korean War related article
SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- The remains of Chinese soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War will be sent back to their homeland in September after excavation from former battle sites, the defense m... 16:42 Jul. 26 -
#COVID-19Military extends toughest antivirus scheme for another two weeks
SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry extended the toughest social distancing rules for the military for another two weeks Monday to curb a new wave of the pandemic, restricting service m... 12:50 Jul. 26 -
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(LEAD) Suspect in Air Force sexual abuse case found dead: rights group related article
(ATTN: ADDS defense ministry's comment at bottom; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- A suspect in the suicide death of an Air Force sexual abuse victim has been found dead at a military det... 10:58 Jul. 26 -
#Air Force sexual abuseSuspect in Air Force sexual abuse case found dead: rights group related article
SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- A suspect in the suicide death of an Air Force sexual abuse victim has been found dead at a military detention facility, a human rights group said Monday. The senior m... 10:47 Jul. 26 -
#COVID-19S. Korea mulls sending only vaccinated troops on overseas missions related article
SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is considering deploying only vaccinated service members on overseas missions, the defense ministry said Monday, following a mass COVID-19 outbreak at the ant... 10:13 Jul. 26 -
#Cheonghae unit coronavirus(LEAD) Virus-hit Cheonghae unit reports another COVID-19 case
(ATTN: ADDS new cases from the military in last two paras) SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Another Navy officer of the coronavirus-hit Cheonghae unit has been confirmed to be infected with the virus, bri... 15:08 Jul. 25 -
#Cheonghae unit coronavirus
Virus-hit Cheonghae unit reports another COVID-19 case
SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Another Navy officer of the coronavirus-hit Cheonghae unit has been confirmed to be infected with the virus, bringing the total caseload to 272 out of 301 members, the mi... 14:53 Jul. 25 -
#military COVIDMilitary reports 4 more COVID-19 cases
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military on Saturday reported four additional COVID-19 cases among its personnel, including two enlisted soldiers, bringing its total caseload to 1,485. ... 12:24 Jul. 24 -
#COVID-19(3rd LD) Members of virus-hit Cheonghae unit dismiss suspicion of sailors going AWOL at African port related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info, quotes in paras 6-17, 21; RESTRUCTURES) By Oh Seok-min and Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, July 23 (Joint Press Corps-Yonhap) -- Members of the virus-hit South Korean anti-piracy Cheon... 20:57 Jul. 23 -
#COVID-19(2nd LD) Members of virus-hit Cheonghae unit dismiss suspicion of sailors going AWOL at African port related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info, quotes in paras 6-8, 21-23) By Oh Seok-min and Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Members of the virus-hit South Korean anti-piracy Cheonghae unit on Friday dismissed ... 18:30 Jul. 23 -
#USFK(2nd LD) USFK extends ban on visits to bars, clubs until August related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with extended antivirus rules) SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has extended the current antivirus rules banning visits to ... 17:11 Jul. 23 -
#USFK(LEAD) 18 USFK-affiliated individuals test positive for COVID-19
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with additional cases) SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Twelve people affiliated with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for the new coronavi... 16:15 Jul. 23 -
#COVID-19(LEAD) Member of virus-hit Cheonghae unit dismisses suspicion of sailors going AWOL at African port related article
(ATTN: ADDS launch of probe on infection route, more info in paras 8-11, 14) By Oh Seok-min and Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- A member of the virus-hit South Korean anti-piracy Cheongha... 14:51 Jul. 23
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(2nd LD) Variant cases top 8,000, delta variant infections piling up
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(LEAD) New cases spike to over 1,700, almost 40 pct of population gets 1st jabs
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New cases spike to over 1,700; almost 40 pct of population gets 1st jabs
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Pool parties, secret hangouts taunt semi-lockdown
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(5th LD) New cases stay in 1,200s for 2nd day, no signs of letup amid 4th wave of pandemic
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National
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After convictions of Optimus fund fraudsters, suspicions, damage still remain
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Main opposition candidates' presidential campaign pledges to abolish gender ministry spark major backlash
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Probe into reactor shutdown wrapped up amid dispute over additional indictment charge
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Shady medical practices reignite debate on installing cameras in hospital operating rooms
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Uncertainty hangs over early N.K. dialogue resumption despite peace feelers
