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#rapid acquisition processS. Korea to acquire advanced drones, anti-drone guns through rapid acquisition process
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to acquire four types of advanced military hardware, such as drones, this year through the newly launched "rapid acquisition process," officials said Wed... 11:27 Jul. 01 -
#USFKAnother USFK service member tests positive for coronavirus related article
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Another American service member newly assigned to South Korea has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday. The latest COVID... 10:28 Jul. 01 -
#militaryMobile phone use at barracks officially allowed for enlistees
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Rank-and-file soldiers are now officially allowed to use their mobile phones after work starting Wednesday following a yearlong trial period, the defense ministry said. ... 07:00 Jul. 01 -
#Akh Unit(LEAD) S. Korea sends rotational troops to UAE using aerial tanker
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 2, 12; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea mobilized one of its aerial tankers Tuesday to send rotational troops to the United Arab Emirates, the... 15:07 Jun. 30 -
#F-35AArrival of F-35A stealth fighters delayed due to COVID-19 related article
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- A planned arrival of F-35A next-generation fighter jets to South Korea from the United States has been delayed to the second half of the year due to the new coronavirus, ... 10:59 Jun. 30 -
#Akh UnitS. Korea sends rotational troops to UAE using aerial tanker
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea mobilized one of its aerial tankers Tuesday to send rotational troops to the United Arab Emirates, the defense ministry said. The Air Force's KC-330 left ... 10:35 Jun. 30 -
#alternative dutyS. Korea begins applications for alternative military service related article
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday began accepting applications from men who want to substitute mandatory military service for other public services due to religious or personal beli... 08:00 Jun. 30 -
#trainer jetsAir Force to procure 20 upgraded homegrown trainer jets
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The state-run arms procurement agency has signed a deal to procure 20 new homegrown trainer jets for the Air Force, officials said Monday. Under the 688.3 billion-won ... 18:32 Jun. 29 -
#transgender soldier(LEAD) Army to decide on possible reinstatement of transgender soldier
(ATTN: RECASTS lead as session begins; ADDS more details, comments in paras 4-5) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The Army held a personnel affairs committee session Monday to decide wheth... 17:46 Jun. 29 -
#OPCONS. Korea, U.S. closely working for OPCON transfer: defense ministry related article
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are closely coordinating for the planned transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) of South Korean forces from Washington to Seoul... 16:10 Jun. 29 -
#COVID-19
3 more USFK-affiliated personnel test positive for virus; total at 39 related article
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- Two American service members newly assigned to South Korea and one dependent have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Monday. Th... 15:04 Jun. 29 -
#coronavirusDozens of defense ministry officials in self-isolation after day care center infections
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- Dozens of defense ministry officials have been put into self-isolation after a three-year-old boy, who attended a ministry-run day care center, tested positive for the co... 11:37 Jun. 29 -
#transgender soldierArmy to decide on possible reinstatement of transgender soldier
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The Army was to make a decision Monday on whether to reinstate a former noncommissioned officer forced to leave the military following sex reassignment surgery, officials... 10:55 Jun. 29 -
#ArmyArmy upgrades command and control system related article
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The Army's command and control system has been upgraded to improve commanders' ability to make decisions in real time in combat situations, the arms procurement agency sa... 09:56 Jun. 29 -
#asbestosDefense ministry to remove asbestos from all military structures by 2025
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it will eliminate asbestos from all military facilities by 2025 to ensure the health and safety of service members. Around 11,600... 09:42 Jun. 29 -
#coronavirusTeacher, child at defense ministry day care center infected with coronavirus
SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- A three-year-old boy who has attended a day care center run by the defense ministry tested positive for the new coronavirus on Sunday after his teacher was infected, offi... 14:16 Jun. 28 -
USFK eases anti-virus restrictions in central Seoul
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Saturday it's lifting some restrictions on activities by its personnel in the central Seoul district of Yongsan, citing the continued low nu... 14:34 Jun. 27 -
#remains repatriationRemains of 6 fallen U.N. service members from Korean War repatriated to Hawaii related article
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The remains of six service members who died during the 1950-53 Korean War while fighting under the U.N. flag were sent to Hawaii, the United Nations Command (UNC) said Sa... 14:22 Jun. 27 -
S. Korea's military to deploy new wheeled anti-aircraft system
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to mass-produce a newly developed wheeled air defense cannon system for use by its military starting next year in a project to replace the aging Vulcan ... 13:02 Jun. 27
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New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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Seoul mayor's funeral to be held online amid coronavirus concerns
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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(LEAD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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N.K. seeks to distract from domestic hardships with liaison office demolition: experts
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S. Korean universities seek to ensure both academic integrity and anti-virus measures
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Debate over basic income takes center stage in S. Korean politics
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
