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Defense

Gov't to meet residents near USFK live-firing range related article
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Defense ministry officials were to hold a meeting with residents near a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) firing range in the northern city of Pocheon on Wednesday as part of eff... 09:12 Apr. 21
N. Korean missiles and cyber capabilities pose threats to U.S.: generals related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea continues to pose threats to the United States both in real life and cyberspace, top U.S. military officials said Tuesday. They also ... 23:20 Apr. 20
#female conscription
(News Focus) S. Korea again faces debate over female military draft related article
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has again been thrown into a debate over whether women should be drafted into the military alongside men, with political and social circles ca... 16:58 Apr. 20
#Cheonan ship sinking
(LEAD) Gov't commission chief offers to resign over decision to reinvestigate Cheonan ship sinking
(ATTN: ADDS defense ministry's comments in paras 6-8) SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The chief of a presidential committee offered to resign on Tuesday, holding himself responsible for the committee's... 14:54 Apr. 20
#military system
Defense ministry says change in military system requires social consensus related article
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Tuesday any change in the country's military system, such as the introduction of volunteer or female conscription systems, should be decided ba... 11:43 Apr. 20
#Cheonan ship sinking
Gov't commission chief offers to resign over decision to reinvestigate Cheonan ship sinking
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The chief of a presidential committee offered to resign on Tuesday, holding himself responsible for the committee's now-retracted decision to reinvestigate the deadly 20... 11:41 Apr. 20
#COVID-19
Military reports 3 additional virus cases, total exceeds 700 related article
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Three Army soldiers have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections reported among the military population to 701, the defense mini... 10:29 Apr. 20
#SHINee
(LEAD) SHINee's Taemin to join military next month related article
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 4-5) SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Taemin, a member of K-pop boy band SHINee, will join the military next month to fulfill his mandatory service, his agency said Tuesday.... 10:12 Apr. 20
#SHINee
SHINee's Taemin to join military next month related article
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Taemin, a member of K-pop boy band SHINee, will join the military next month to fulfill his mandatory service, his agency said Tuesday. The 27-year-old singer is set ... 08:32 Apr. 20
Today in Korean history
April 20 1906 -- The Korean Empire, as the country was called in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, starts construction of its first paved road, called "sinjangno" (newly built road), over... 14:00 Apr. 19
#military coronavirus
Army soldier tests positive for coronavirus related article
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- An Army soldier has tested positive for the new coronavirus while away from his base for vacation, the defense ministry said Monday. The soldier, based in Siheung, so... 11:17 Apr. 19
#stabbing incident
U.S. service member injured in stabbing, police searching for suspect
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. service member stationed in South Korea was stabbed during a scuffle at a local bar, and police are searching for a suspect who is presumed to also be an American... 21:17 Apr. 18
#military coronavirus
Military reports 7 new COVID-19 cases related article
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Six soldiers from the same base in the eastern city of Wonju and a civilian worker of an Army unit tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Sun... 17:15 Apr. 18
#military infection
Navy officer tests positive for COVID-19
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- A Navy officer has tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections among military personnel to 690, the defense ministry said Saturday. ... 11:31 Apr. 17
#US Japan summit
(URGENT) Biden, Suga say that trilateral cooperation with S. Korea is 'essential to shared security and prosperity'
10:42 Apr. 17
#USFK commander
Nomination of new USFK chief returned to president: U.S. Congress
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The nomination of the next commander of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has been returned to the White House as it was not handled during the previous Congress, congressional r... 16:01 Apr. 16
#military coronavirus
Defense chief, JCS chairman receive AstraZeneca vaccine shots
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Won In-choul received their first doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine Friday, the defense min... 10:58 Apr. 16
#1950-53 Korean War
War memorial to hold photo exhibition on Canadian veterans of Korean War related article
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's national war memorial said Friday it will open a photo exhibition next week to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers who fought during the 1950-53 Korean War. ... 09:31 Apr. 16
#KF-21
S. Korea, Indonesia to soon resume fighter jet negotiations: official related article
By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia will soon resume talks about their joint fighter jet development project, an official said, after Indonesia's defense ministe... 09:00 Apr. 16
#COVID-19
3 U.S. service members, dependent test positive for COVID-19 related article
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Three American service members and a dependent have tested positive for the new coronavirus upon their arrival here, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Thursday. Two ... 15:28 Apr. 15