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#N Korean boat(LEAD) Gov't admits security failure over N.K. boat's undetected arrival, denies cover-up
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more details throughout, photos, byline) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday rejected all suspicions of a cover-up in connection... 14:58 Jul. 03 -
#defense budgetDefense ministry requests 8 pct budget increase for 2020
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Wednesday it has proposed an 8 percent on-year hike in its budget for next year to strengthen national defense capabilities and better manage tro... 14:00 Jul. 03 -
#N Korean boat
Defense minister apologizes for security failure over N.K. boat's undetected arrival
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo apologized again Wednesday over the maritime security failure in connection with the undetected arrival of a North Korean boat at an east... 13:42 Jul. 03 -
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#DMZ
(2nd LD) Unidentified object spotted over DMZ was a flock of birds: JCS
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with JCS announcement) SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- An unidentified object detected on military radars flying near the border with North Korea turned ... 17:16 Jul. 01 -
#DMZ
(LEAD) Unidentified object spotted at DMZ: Seoul military
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 3 paras) SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Military radars detected an unidentified object flying near the border with North Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Mon... 15:59 Jul. 01 -
#DMZ
Unidentified object spotted at DMZ: Seoul military
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- An unidentified object was spotted above the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) by South Korean military radar on Monday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The military "is c... 15:26 Jul. 01 -
#military dronesArmy opens 7 drone training centers, plans to set up 9 more
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The Army said Monday it has opened seven drone education centers across the nation as part of efforts to better cope with evolving security challenges by maximizing the la... 10:15 Jul. 01 -
#Korean DMZ(LEAD) From world's most dangerous border to symbol of peace, DMZ making new history
(ATTN: ADDS more info on OP Ouellette in last 4 paras, photo) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The world's spotlight was on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas and t... 19:17 Jun. 30 -
#Korean DMZFrom world's most dangerous border to symbol of peace, DMZ making new history
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The world's spotlight was on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas and the truce village of Panmunjom on Sunday as U.S. President Dona... 18:20 Jun. 30 -
#DMZ peace trailDMZ hiking trail expected to open in Paju in September
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The third and last hiking trail along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that demarcates the two Koreas is expected to open in the border town of Paju in September, officials s... 09:53 Jun. 30 -
#N Korean wooden boat(LEAD) Opposition lawmakers visit defense minister's office in protest of security failure
(ATTN: ADDS defense minister's remarks in penultimate para; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- A group of opposition lawmakers made a protest visit to the defense minister on Friday over a ... 14:59 Jun. 28 -
#N Korean boat incidentPanel wraps up probe into border security failure in N. Korean boat case
SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- A defense ministry panel wrapped up a weeklong probe Friday into the border security failure that led to the undetected arrival of a North Korean boat at an eastern sea p... 14:44 Jun. 28 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
June 29 1882 -- Chinese troops arrive at the western port of Incheon as Korea's royal court requested assistance to suppress a revolt staged by army soldiers who were angry at the creation of a... 14:00 Jun. 28 -
#N Korean wooden boatOpposition lawmakers visit defense minister's office in protest of security failure
SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- A group of opposition lawmakers made a protest visit to the defense minister on Friday over a recent border security failure that led to the undetected arrival of a North... 11:03 Jun. 28 -
#Saudi princeSaudi crown prince visits S. Korea's weapons development agency
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia visited South Korea's weapons development agency on Thursday and voiced hopes of building a similar entity in his country... 17:20 Jun. 27 -
#DAPAS. Korea successfully develops new 120-mm self-propelled mortar system
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has successfully developed a new 120-millimeter self-propelled mortar system with its own technology, the arms procurement agency said Thursday. Final test... 10:46 Jun. 27 -
#North KoreaMoon: Two Koreas may exchange military information, observe each other's drills
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in expressed anticipation Wednesday that the two Koreas will exchange military information and observe each other's exercises if their ... 16:00 Jun. 26
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(LEAD) Russian aircraft violates S. Korea's airspace above East Sea twice
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(6th LD) Russian aircraft violates S. Korea's airspace above East Sea twice
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4 (LEAD) Cheong Wa Dae delivers strong warning to Russia over territorial provocation
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S. Korea rejects Japan's claim to Dokdo amid tensions with Russia
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S. Korea-Japan row adds to U.S. foreign policy challenges
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New law to bring to light widespread but overlooked problem of workplace bullying
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S. Korea embraces deepening trade row as Japan considers additional measures
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U.S. seeks intermediary, but cautious, role in S. Korea-Japan dispute
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S. Korea faces task of overhauling decision-making process to set minimum wage
