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USFK to raise virus warning level for all areas in S. Korea amid resurgence related article
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Wednesday it will raise the health protection level against the new coronavirus for all areas in South Korea following a resurgence of coron... 21:54 Dec. 16 -
S. Korea to toughen punishment for defense tech leaks overseas related article
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The government will push to toughen the punishment for leaking defense technologies overseas, the arms procurement agency said Wednesday. The Defense Acquisition Prog... 17:09 Dec. 16 -
#defense reformMandatory military service period to be reduced to 18 months by next year related article
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Wednesday it will complete reducing the mandatory military service period to 18 months by next year as planned as part of a series of reform pro... 14:12 Dec. 16 -
#military commanders' meetingN.K. focused on domestic issues ahead of party meeting, but provocations possible at any time: defense chief
By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is focused on economic and domestic issues ahead of a rare party congress set for next month but can undertake provocations at any time, accor... 14:04 Dec. 16 -
#COVID-19960 more soldiers mobilized in virus fight as daily new infections hit record high related article
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 1,000 additional soldiers were dispatched to public health centers Wednesday to help the government cope with the coronavirus pandemic, the Army said, as the count... 11:02 Dec. 16 -
#militaryGov't to disregard education levels in military service recruitment related article
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The government will disregard education levels in determining whether one is fit for active military service, the military recruitment agency said Wednesday. Under the... 09:12 Dec. 16 -
#USFKTrump to veto U.S. defense bill partly for limiting troop withdrawal: NcEnany
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump plans to veto the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) partly for limiting troop withdrawal from countries incl... 05:15 Dec. 16 -
#maritime chopperS. Korea to buy MH-60R Seahawk to boost Navy's anti-submarine capabilities related article
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday decided to buy U.S. aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky's MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to bolster the Navy's anti-submarine capabilities, the arms procurem... 17:17 Dec. 15 -
#NK drills(LEAD) N. Korea begins regular wintertime drills, no unusual signs detected yet: JCS
(ATTN: ADDS more comments, chances of another military parade in paras 5, 10-11, 2nd photo) SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has begun regular wintertime military drills, and no unusual movem... 13:34 Dec. 15 -
#NK drillsN. Korea begins regular wintertime drills, no unusual signs detected yet: JCS
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has begun regular wintertime military drills, and no unusual movements have been detected so far, the South Korean military said Tuesday. "We believe that... 11:14 Dec. 15 -
#COVID-1918 Army soldiers, officers test positive for COVID-19 related article
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Eighteen Army soldiers and officers have tested positive for the new coronavirus, including 14 from the same unit in the city of Paju, north of Seoul, the defense ministr... 10:56 Dec. 15 -
#USFK coronavirus(2nd LD) 17 USFK members test positive for new coronavirus
(ATTN: UPDATES paras 2-3 with latest info) SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen individuals affiliated with the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for the new coronavirus over the past f... 19:22 Dec. 14 -
#military coronavirus(3rd LD) Hundreds of special forces personnel mobilized to support virus fight
(ATTN: ADDS additional measures, defense chief's emergency meeting in paras 8-9, 12, 15; REPLACES photo with latest) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- More than 300 Special Warfare officers... 19:05 Dec. 14 -
#ArmyArmy association donates face masks to children in South Sudan, Lebanon related article
SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- An Army advocacy group said Monday it is donating 70,000 face masks and 10,000 toothbrushes to children in South Sudan and Lebanon where South Korean soldiers are deploye... 17:10 Dec. 14 -
#USFK coronavirus(LEAD) 17 USFK members test positive for new coronavirus
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with new case; ADDS details in paras 2-4, 9) SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen individuals affiliated with the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for the... 16:30 Dec. 14 -
#COVID-19 vaccine(LEAD) Abrams says USFK will get COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it's authorized related article
(ATTN: ADDS more comments on incoming cases, no-mask parties in last 8 paras, 2nd photo) By Choi Soo-hyang and Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The first batch of a coronavirus vaccine for U... 15:29 Dec. 14 -
#COVID-19 vaccine
Abrams says USFK will get COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it's authorized related article
By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The first batch of a coronavirus vaccine for U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) is expected to be shipped to South Korea as soon as it is approved for emergency ... 14:44 Dec. 14 -
#USFK coronavirus16 USFK-affiliated people test positive for new coronavirus upon arrival in S. Korea
SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- Fourteen American service members and two family members have tested positive for the new coronavirus upon arrival in South Korea over the past few weeks, the U.S. Forces... 14:23 Dec. 14 -
#military coronavirus(2nd LD) Hundreds of special forces personnel mobilized to support virus fight
(ATTN: ADDS medics dispatch, comments in paras 5, 7) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- More than 300 Special Warfare officers were dispatched to public health centers Monday to help with th... 13:52 Dec. 14
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New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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Defense ministry vows push for regular inter-Korean military talks, swifter OPCON transfer
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(2nd LD) Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
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Two accomplices in online sex abuse ring sentenced to 15, 11 years in prison
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(LEAD) Biden urges Americans to 'mask up,' says visitors will need to quarantine
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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
