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#USFKUSFK reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 from Osan base
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Nineteen American soldiers and three affiliated individuals have tested positive for the new coronavirus, including those linked to a cluster infection at the Osan base, ... 16:56 Sep. 02 -
#military paradeN. Korean troops observed at Pyongyang airfield in possible sign of military parade preparations: sources
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 10,000 troops have been observed at a major airfield in North Korea recently, a possible sign that the communist country is preparing for a military... 15:04 Sep. 02 -
#defense plan(LEAD) S. Korea developing massive ballistic missile as powerful as tactical nuclear weapon related article
(ATTN: RECASTS lead with new missile development plan; ADDS more details in paras 2-9; RESTRUCTURES) By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has been developing a massive ballist... 13:46 Sep. 02 -
#COVID-19Military reports 8 more COVID-19 cases related article
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- The military on Thursday reported eight more COVID-19 cases among service members across the country amid the fourth wave of the pandemic. Five Army soldiers, two Air ... 11:05 Sep. 02 -
#combined exerciseUSFK commander calls for more achievements after summertime Korea-U.S. exercise
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander Gen. Paul LaCamera has said that the latest joint exercise between South Korea and the United States served as a chance ... 10:50 Sep. 02 -
#defense plan
S. Korea to develop powerful new missiles related article
By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to develop new missiles with significantly enhanced destructive power after the recent lifting of U.S. curbs on the country's missile... 10:30 Sep. 02 -
#war remainsS. Korea repatriates 109 sets of Chinese troop remains killed in Korean War
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China held a ceremony Thursday to repatriate 109 sets of the remains of Chinese troops killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, the defense ministry said. ... 10:00 Sep. 02 -
#defense talks(LEAD) S. Korean, Omani defense chiefs agree to strengthen cooperation
(ATTN: ADDS minister's visit to Cheonghae unit in last 2 paras, photo) SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook has met with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affair... 09:24 Sep. 02 -
#defense talksS. Korean, Omani defense chiefs agree to strengthen cooperation
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook has met with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq bin Taimur Al-Said, and agreed to boost coop... 09:08 Sep. 02 -
U.S. draft bill seeks possible inclusion of S. Korea in 'Five Eyes' intelligence sharing program
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- A draft bill from the U.S. House of Representatives would require the U.S. administration to consider expanding its intelligence sharing program to i... 03:39 Sep. 02 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Sept. 2 1999 -- North Korea claims the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the Yellow Sea separating North and South Korea is "invalid," declaring a new sea border line. The NLL was set by the United ... 14:00 Sep. 01 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (LEAD) New infections spike to over 2,000 again, delta cases rising at alarming p... 13:30 Sep. 01 -
#COVID-19Air Force officer tests positive for virus after return from Afghan mission related article
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- An Air Force officer has tested positive for the new coronavirus after taking part in a mission to evacuate Afghan people from the war-torn nation last month, officials s... 11:18 Sep. 01 -
#Chinese war remainsS. Korea, China hold ceremony to casket 109 sets of Chinese troop remains related article
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China on Wednesday held a ceremony to casket the remains of 109 Chinese soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War for their return to the homeland this we... 10:00 Sep. 01 -
#defense talksS. Korean, Egyptian defense chiefs agree to boost cooperation
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook has met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Ahmed Zaki Mohamed, and agreed to enhance bilateral security and defense industry co... 09:11 Sep. 01 -
#military courtMilitary sex crimes to be tried in civilian courts
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- Military sex crimes will be tried in civilian courts, not in military courts, as the National Assembly on Tuesday approved a revision of the military justi... 16:48 Aug. 31 -
#USFK(LEAD) USFK reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, including those from cluster at Osan base related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES with additional cases from new arrivals at bottom) SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- Thirty-six American soldiers and four affiliated individuals have tested positive for... 15:25 Aug. 31 -
#US defense budget
New U.S. bill lacks minimum limit for USFK troop level, but for lack of need: source related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- A new draft bill on the U.S. defense budget does not specify a lower limit for the number of U.S. troops stationed in South Korea as the administrati... 11:35 Aug. 31 -
#British aircraft carrrierBritish carrier strike group commander calls for strengthening ties with S. Korea related article
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- British Royal Navy Commodore Steve Moorhouse, commander of an aircraft carrier strike group on a seven-month world tour, has called for strengthening cooperation with Sou... 11:11 Aug. 31
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S. Korea expected to adopt 'With Corona' scheme in Oct.-Nov.: minister
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New cases in 2,000s for 3rd day; infections resurge in non-greater Seoul
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New cases spike to 2nd largest; infections in greater Seoul top 2,000 again
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(LEAD) S. Korea launches new 3,000-ton-class SLBM submarine
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(3rd LD) New cases in 2,000s for 3rd day; infections resurge in non-greater Seoul
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National
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(News Focus) City development controversy widens amid revelation of astronomical severance pay for opposition lawmaker's son
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On U.S. trip, Moon highlights S. Korea's global role, vaccine hub vision
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Moon seeks breakthrough in peace process with concrete offer of war-ending declaration
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Global vaccine hub push needs more tailored backing
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S. Korean evacuation effort highlights will to never abandon Afghan friends
