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#COVID-19Two former U.S. service members, spouses test positive for virus related article
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- Two former U.S. service members and their spouses have tested positive for the new coronavirus after coming into contact with another retired couple who were earlier confi... 20:26 Jan. 01 -
#Moon Jae-inMoon inspects combat readiness on Peace Eye aircraft
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in flew on a Peace Eye military aircraft early Friday and inspected South Korea's combat readiness in a show of commitment to national defense on New Ye... 15:36 Jan. 01 -
#defense postureDefense chief vows full readiness posture for peninsula peace in New Year's message
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook pledged Friday to establish a staunch defense posture against any threats this year to best support the country's efforts to build a lasting peac... 00:00 Jan. 01 -
#USFK coronavirus2 USFK-affiliated people test positive for new coronavirus
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- A retired American service member and his spouse tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Thursday. The individuals, who reside in t... 15:45 Dec. 31 -
#USFK vaccineUSFK-affiliated S. Korean civilians, troops begin getting COVID-19 vaccinations
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean civilian workers and troops affiliated with the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) began getting COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday, the U.S. military said, becoming the c... 15:36 Dec. 31 -
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#new frigateNavy receives new anti-submarine warfare frigate
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- A new guided missile frigate boasting enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities was delivered to the Navy on Thursday, the arms procurement agency said. The 2,800-ton... 11:46 Dec. 31 -
#military coronavirusMilitary reports 3 new COVID-19 cases
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- An Army officer and two civilian workers for the military tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Thursday. The Army officer stationed in th... 10:34 Dec. 31 -
#USFKUSFK extends 3rd-highest antivirus scheme across S. Korea related article
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) decided Wednesday to maintain its anti-virus alert at the current level for all areas of South Korea amid the continued spread of the pandemic in... 17:37 Dec. 30 -
#Moderna vaccine(3rd LD) S. Korea to allow troops, citizens working for USFK to get COVID-19 vaccinations
(ATTN: ADDS USFK's statement in paras 7-9) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry decided Wednesday to allow South Korean soldiers and civilian workers affiliated with the U... 17:09 Dec. 30 -
#Moderna vaccine(2nd LD) S. Korea decides to allow troops, citizens working for USFK to get COVID-19 vaccinations
(ATTN: ADDS official's comment in last 2 paras) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry decided Wednesday to allow South Korean soldiers and civilian workers affiliated with ... 16:32 Dec. 30 -
#light aircraft carrier(LEAD) Military finalizes requirement plan for light aircraft carrier
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; ADDS more details in paras 2, 6-10) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The military decided Wednesday to push for a project to acquire a light air... 16:23 Dec. 30 -
#military coronavirusMilitary reports 2 new COVID-19 cases related article
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- One civilian worker for the Navy and a Navy officer have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Wednesday. The worker affiliated with a Nav... 14:05 Dec. 30 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Dec. 31 1973 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Afghanistan. After a pro-Soviet Unit regime took control of the Middle Eastern country, however, South Korea severed the ties i... 14:00 Dec. 30 -
#Moderna vaccine(LEAD) S. Korea decides to allow troops, citizens working for USFK to get COVID-19 vaccinations
(ATTN: ADDS more details in 4th para, last 5 paras, photo) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry decided Wednesday to allow South Korean soldiers and civilian workers affil... 13:58 Dec. 30 -
#new summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (2nd LD) New infections above 1,000 for 2nd day, variant cases rise to 5 SEOUL... 13:30 Dec. 30 -
#Moderna vaccineS. Korea decides to allow troops, citizens working for USFK to get COVID-19 vaccinations
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry decided Wednesday to allow South Korean soldiers and civilian workers affiliated with the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) to get COVID-19 vaccinations with ... 11:24 Dec. 30 -
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#light aircraft carrierMilitary to finalize requirement plan for light aircraft carrier, vertical landing jets
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- Military leaders were to meet Wednesday to decide whether to keep pushing to acquire a light aircraft carrier and vertical landing jets or shelve the proje... 10:07 Dec. 30
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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
