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#USFK3 USFK-affiliated individuals test positive for COVID-19 related article
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) employee working in Seoul and two of his family members have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said ... 08:57 Jan. 07 -
#US spy plane operation(LEAD) U.S. flies spy planes over peninsula amid N.K. party congress: aviation tracker related article
(ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead; ADDS more info in paras 2-3; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Two U.S. reconnaissance planes flew over South Korea on Wednesday, an aviation tracker said, on an ... 22:01 Jan. 06 -
#bilateral cooperationDefense chiefs of S. Korea, Britain discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook held phone talks with his British counterpart Ben Wallace on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchanges, the def... 21:04 Jan. 06 -
#US spy plane operationU.S. flies spy plane over peninsula amid N.K. party congress: aviation tracker related article
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. reconnaissance plane flew over South Korea on Wednesday, an aviation tracker said, on an apparent mission to monitor North Korea as Pyongyang kicked off its rare pa... 15:46 Jan. 06 -
#USFKU.S. civilian employee at Yongsan base tests positive for virus related article
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. Department of Defense employee working in Seoul has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday. The employee who works ... 14:26 Jan. 06 -
#COVID-19S. Korea to provide 2 mln face masks to Korean War veterans in 22 countries related article
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is providing 2 million face masks to veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War in 22 countries in an expression of gratitude for their sacrifice, the veterans affairs... 09:20 Jan. 06 -
#S Korea-US allianceS. Korea, U.S. conduct combined air exercise amid coronavirus related article
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States conducted their wintertime combined exercise last month amid concerns over the new coronavirus pandemic, a military source said Wednesday... 08:51 Jan. 06 -
#ship seizure(LEAD) S. Korean unit begins operations near Hormuz Strait after Iran's oil tanker seizure
(ATTN: CLARIFIES headline, lead; ADDS more details in paras 4-9, 15) SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's anti-piracy unit began operations in waters near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday to resp... 13:29 Jan. 05 -
#COVID-19Another soldier tests positive for coronavirus related article
SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- A soldier based on the southwestern Jin Island has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Tuesday. The enlistee was confirmed to have contra... 10:41 Jan. 05 -
#ship seizureS. Korean unit begins operations in Hormuz Strait after Iran's oil tanker seizure
SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's anti-piracy unit began operations in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday to respond to heightened tensions after Iran's seizure of a South Korean oil tanker, offici... 10:37 Jan. 05 -
#USFKN. Korea shows no sign of 'major provocation' for now: USFK chief
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is not showing any signs of preparation to stage a major provocation at least for now, the chief of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Monday. ... 07:53 Jan. 05 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- Minister says he hopes for positive message from N. Korea SEOUL -- Unification ... 17:04 Jan. 04 -
#NK party congress(2nd LD) N. Korea likely to open rare party congress this week related article
(ATTN: ADDS US reconnaissance jets' recent flights in last para) By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is expected to open a rare party congress this week, with its opening possibly ta... 16:01 Jan. 04 -
#USFK coronavirus23 new virus cases reported in USFK, total exceeds 500
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen American service members and six others affiliated with the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) tested positive for the new coronavirus upon arrival in South Korea from the... 15:40 Jan. 04 -
#military coronavirus(LEAD) Defense ministry extends restrictions on troop vacations over pandemic
(ATTN: ADDS more info on COVID-19 situation in last 5 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it has extended a toughened social distancing scheme for two weeks, banning ... 13:19 Jan. 04 -
#NK party congress
(LEAD) N. Korea likely to open rare party congress this week related article
(ATTN: ADDS Seoul military's comments, more info in last 4 paras, 2nd photo) By Yi Wonju SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is expected to open a rare party congress this week, with its opening... 11:36 Jan. 04 -
#military coronavirusDefense ministry extends restrictions on troop vacations over pandemic
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it has extended a toughened social distancing scheme for two weeks, banning troops from vacationing and taking off-installation trips, to ... 11:20 Jan. 04 -
#light aircraft carrierNavy chief calls for securing light aircraft carrier to boost capabilities
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korea's Navy has vowed to make every effort to secure a light aircraft carrier and diverse military assets to boost defense capabilities. The Navy ha... 10:55 Jan. 04
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Scandal-ridden rapper Iron found dead
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New virus cases over 400 again on large-scale cluster infection
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(LEAD) New virus cases over 400 again on cluster infections
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(LEAD) Authorities on alert as mass virus outbreak infects 127 at missionary school
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(2nd LD) S. Korea aims to vaccinate 70 pct of population by Sept.
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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
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Iran's oil tanker seizure appears aimed at pressuring S. Korea to unlock frozen assets: experts
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S. Koreans feel pinch of rising housing costs amid economic downturn
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China's push for FTA with S. Korea, Japan appears aimed at checking U.S. influence
