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#Lloyd Austin(LEAD) S. Korean, U.S. defense chiefs to meet in Seoul this week, agenda items under discussion: ministry
(ATTN: ADDS ministry's comments on N.K. military moves in last 2 paras) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States will hold their first face... 14:01 Mar. 15 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) New infection cases at 1-week low on fewer tests, potential surge woes growin... 13:58 Mar. 15 -
#Lloyd AustinS. Korean, U.S. defense chiefs to meet in Seoul this week, agenda items under discussion
SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States will hold their first face-to-face meeting in Seoul this week, and the two sides are working to fix their agendas... 13:19 Mar. 15 -
#military coronavirus(LEAD) 5 military members test positive for COVID-19
(ATTN: ADDS more details on military's social distancing plan in paras 6-10) SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- An Air Force officer, two Army draftees and two civilian workers for the military have teste... 11:02 Mar. 15 -
#military coronavirus5 military members test positive for COVID-19
SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- An Air Force officer, two Army draftees and two civilian workers for the military have tested positive for the new coronavirus over the weekend, the defense ministry sai... 10:36 Mar. 15 -
#USFK coronavirus(LEAD) 2 U.S. soldiers at Camp Humphreys tests positive for COVID-19 related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with new case; ADDS more details in paras 4-7) SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Two American service members stationed at a U.S. military base in South Korea have tested p... 18:45 Mar. 12 -
#USFK(LEAD) No plan to deploy new anti-missile assets in S. Korea: USFK related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS statement from Seoul's defense ministry, background in paras 5-6, at bottom) By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Friday its... 11:23 Mar. 12 -
#military3 service members test positive for COVID-19
SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Two military officers and a draftee tested positive for the new coronavirus, the latest in a series of confirmed cases at barracks across the country, the defense minist... 10:43 Mar. 12 -
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USFK says its plan to upgrade missile defense capabilities does not involve new equipment related article
SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Friday its commander's recent remark on a plan to build new missile defense capabilities on the Korean Peninsula does not involve the i... 10:05 Mar. 12 -
#USFK coronavirus
U.S. soldier at Camp Humphreys tests positive for COVID-19 related article
SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- An American service member stationed at a U.S. military base in South Korea has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Friday. The s... 08:12 Mar. 12 -
#Korean War(LEAD) 2 Korean War veterans receive French military decoration related article
(ATTN: CHANGES photo; CORRECTS name in 2nd para) SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean veterans who fought during the 1950-53 Korean War in a French battalion of the United Nations forces we... 18:21 Mar. 11 -
#military coronavirus(LEAD) 3 draftees, 1 civilian worker for military test positive for COVID-19
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with new case; ADDS details in paras 2-3, photo) SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Three draftees and a civilian worker for the military have tested positive for the new co... 15:51 Mar. 11 -
#USFK coronavirus9 USFK-affiliated people test positive for COVID-19 related article
SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Eight American service members and a contractor for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) have tested positive for the new coronavirus upon their arrival here, the U.S. military ... 15:37 Mar. 11 -
#North Korea(LEAD) N. Korean threat persists amid continued pursuit of weapons: USFK commander
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline; ADDS more comments on missile defense, background info in paras 2, 15-19, photo) By Byun Duk-kun SEOUL/WASHINGTON, March 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea continues to pose a seri... 14:03 Mar. 11 -
#military coronavirus3 soldiers test positive for new coronavirus
SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Three draftees have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections at the barracks to 613, the defense ministry said Thursday. One s... 10:27 Mar. 11 -
#Korean War2 Korean War veterans receive French military decoration related article
SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean veterans who fought during the 1950-53 Korean War in a French battalion of the United Nations forces were to receive a military decoration from France o... 09:09 Mar. 11 -
#S Korea US talks(3rd LD) Top U.S. diplomat, defense chief to visit Seoul next week
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from a U.S. Defense Department spokesman in paras 13-15) SEOUL/WASHINGTON, March 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin... 06:16 Mar. 11 -
#North KoreaN. Korean threat persists amid continued pursuit of weapons: USFK commander
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea continues to pose a serious threat to the United States and its ally South Korea as Pyongyang pursues a nuclear arsenal and other weapon... 02:36 Mar. 11 -
#SMALatest cost-sharing deal reinvigorates S. Korea-U.S. alliance: U.S. official related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The latest defense cost-sharing agreement between South Korea and the United States will help reinvigorate the alliance, a State Department official... 23:17 Mar. 10
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(LEAD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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1 in 4 Seoul citizens reports 'revenge spending' amid pandemic
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(2nd LD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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S. Korea joins 'elite group' of fighter jet makers: CNN
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(4th LD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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National
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Sino-U.S. tensions, tighter China-N.K. ties feared to weaken denuke efforts
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Defense cost-sharing deal signals tighter, more stable S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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Legislation on compensating virus-hit small biz picks up steam
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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
