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(LEAD) Virus hurts possibility of Xi's visit to S. Korea in first half of year: FM
(ATTN: ADDS comments by foreign ministry officials in paras 6-8) SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Chances of Chinese leader Xi Jinping visiting South Korea in the first half of the year have become more... 16:59 Apr. 28 -
#USFKAbrams: USFK to monitor S. Korea's easing of social distancing before deciding whether to follow suit
By Oh Seok-min and Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams said Tuesday that he will closely monitor the coronavirus situation in South Kore... 15:35 Apr. 28 -
#militaryMilitary joins disinfection efforts as S. Korea prepares for eased social distancing
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The military is joining the government's all-out efforts to disinfect public facilities as South Korea prepares to further ease coronavirus social distancing, the defens... 14:39 Apr. 28 -
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Virus hurts possibility of Xi's visit here in H1: FM
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Chances of Chinese leader Xi Jinping visiting South Korea in the first half of the year have become more unlikely due to the coronavirus pandemic that has affected both ... 14:38 Apr. 28 -
#online sex crimeArmy to decide possible identity disclosure of enlistee over online sex crime case
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The Army said Tuesday it will hold a deliberation session to decide whether to disclose the identity of an enlisted soldier accused of involvement in a high-profile sexu... 11:17 Apr. 28 -
#militaryDelivery of Cheongung anti-aircraft guided missile system to military completed
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first locally developed anti-aircraft guided missile system has all been delivered to the military, the arms procurement agency said Tuesday. Cheongung,... 09:46 Apr. 28 -
#defense cost talksU.S. looking for further compromise from S. Korea in defense cost talks: State Department
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The United States is looking for "further compromise" from South Korea in their defense cost-sharing negotiations, the State Department said Monday a... 23:45 Apr. 27 -
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Defense chiefs of S. Korea, UAE vow cooperation over virus crisis
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held phone talks Monday and pledged their joint response against the coronavirus pandemic, Seoul's d... 18:42 Apr. 27 -
S. Korea approves plan to develop new combat system for 'mini-Aegis' destroyers
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday approved a 670 billion-won (US$546 million) plan to develop a combat system to be equipped on the country's next-generation destroyers, the arms pr... 17:30 Apr. 27 -
#coronavirusUSFK dependent tests positive for coronavirus; total infections at 26
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- A family member of an American soldier stationed in the southeastern city of Daegu tested positive for the coronavirus Monday, U.S. Forces Korea said, bringing the total... 17:23 Apr. 27 -
#assault chargesAir Force academy professor under probe for allegedly beating cadets
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- A professor of the Air Force Academy is under investigation over allegations that he used violence against students during flight classes over the past several years, of... 14:21 Apr. 27 -
#inter-Korean relationsInter-Korean military hotlines in normal operation: defense ministry
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Military communication lines between South and North Korea are operating normally, Seoul's defense ministry said Monday, as the two Koreas quietly marked the second anni... 11:38 Apr. 27 -
#data leakEx-researchers at state defense agency under probe for alleged military secrets leak
SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Around 20 former researchers at the state defense agency are being probed over a suspected leak of classified information regarding the development of advanced weapons, ... 21:50 Apr. 26 -
#USFK workersS. Korea pushing to pay wages in advance for USFK workers on forced furloughs
SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has notified the United States of its plan to pay wages in advance for its citizens who work for the U.S. Forces Korea but have been furloughed amid a deadlo... 18:12 Apr. 26 -
#North KoreaDefense chief says N. Korean military plane activities on 'unusual' rise
SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has shown an "unusual increase" in inspecting its artillery's readiness and carrying out air force flight operations, heightening tensions in the region, Def... 13:32 Apr. 24 -
#COVID-19(LEAD) Military eases restrictions on off-installation visits amid coronavirus
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures at bottom) SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The military on Friday began partially allowing enlisted service members' off-installation travel amid signs of a slowdown... 10:31 Apr. 24 -
#Korean WarS. Korea discovers more Korean War remains inside DMZ
SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Friday it has discovered four pieces of bones and hundreds of items believed to be from soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War inside the De... 10:23 Apr. 24 -
#USFKUSFK extends public health emergency over coronavirus
SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Robert Abrams renewed the military's public health emergency over the new coronavirus for another month Friday, his office said. ... 09:36 Apr. 24 -
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Military eases restrictions on off-installation visits amid coronavirus
SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The military on Friday began partially allowing enlisted service members' off-installation travel amid signs of a slowdown in the spread of the new coronavirus in the co... 09:05 Apr. 24
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U.S. nuclear forces are ready and deter all adversaries, including N. Korea: Pentagon official
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(2nd LD) More students return to school amid new surge in coronavirus cases
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(LEAD) More students to return to school despite virus risk
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(3rd LD) More students return to school amid new surge in coronavirus cases
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S. Korea unveils new quarantine guidelines for everyday life
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
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(News Focus) Ruling party's landslide election win to give boost to President Moon's reform drive
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Landslide victory likely to strengthen Moon's foreign policy hand
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Election candidates run eye-catching campaigns amid coronavirus pandemic
