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#North Korea policy reviewU.S. still in final stage of 'careful' N. Korea policy: State Dept. related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The United States is taking all necessary steps to carefully review its North Korea policy, a State Department spokesman said Thursday. Ned Price ... 04:27 Apr. 09 -
Moon: S. Korea-Indonesia fighter jet project symbolizes mutual trust
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in greeted Indonesia's defense chief at Cheong Wa Dae on Thursday and raised the issue of their joint push for fighter jet... 16:51 Apr. 08 -
#Beijing Olympics
(LEAD) White House denies ongoing discussions with allies to boycott Beijing Olympics
(ATTN: ADDS Seoul foreign ministry's comment in last 2 paras; CHANGES dateline) WASHINGTON/SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- The White House on Wednesday denied any discussions with U.S. allies to jointly... 15:27 Apr. 08 -
#S Korea US defense cost dealS. Korea, U.S. formally sign defense cost-sharing deal
SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States formally signed a defense cost-sharing deal on Thursday, as Seoul seeks to accelerate its domestic ratification process to help ensure t... 14:54 Apr. 08 -
#Beijing Olympics
White House denies ongoing discussions with allies to boycott Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Yonhap) -- The White House on Wednesday denied any discussions with U.S. allies to jointly boycott the 2022 Winter Olympic Games to be held in Beijing as part of efforts to hol... 07:33 Apr. 08 -
#military exerciseMilitary training important to protecting U.S. interest on Korean Peninsula: Pentagon related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Defense readiness is especially crucial on the Korean Peninsula, a Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday, highlighting the importance of military exercis... 05:10 Apr. 08 -
#North KoreaU.S. prepared for diplomacy for denuclearization of N. Korea: White House spokeswoman related article
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Yonhap) -- The United States is prepared to engage in some form of diplomacy with North Korea if it will lead to denuclearization on the peninsula, White House spokeswoman Jen ... 02:51 Apr. 08 -
#Korea-Britain defense talksS. Korea, Britain agree to enhance defense ties
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and British vice defense ministers held talks via phone on Wednesday and discussed ways to boost bilateral exchanges and cooperation in defense fields, Seoul... 18:06 Apr. 07 -
#China4 in 5 S. Koreans cite China as security threat: poll
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- More than four in five South Koreans consider China to be a security threat, a survey showed Wednesday. According to the poll of 1,000 people conducted in March by Seo... 18:06 Apr. 07 -
#Korea-EU security talks(LEAD) Defense minister, EU military chief vow to boost security ties
(ATTN: ADDS new photos) SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook met with the European Union's military committee chief Wednesday and discussed the regional security situation and ways ... 14:37 Apr. 07 -
#Korea-EU security talksDefense minister, EU military chief vow to boost security ties
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook met with the European Union's military committee chief Wednesday and discussed the regional security situation and ways to enhance bilateral coo... 14:17 Apr. 07 -
#Korea-Japan relations
U.S. committed to improving S. Korea-Japan relations: U.S. official related article
(ATTN: RECASTS 3rd para to correct the name of hosting organization) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 6 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. administration of President Joe Biden is very committed to improved rela... 11:28 Apr. 07 -
Moon sends letter to UAE's crown prince over nuclear power plant operation
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in sent a congratulatory letter to the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the nation's 50th founding anniversary and th... 10:32 Apr. 07 -
#NK shipyardN. Korea moves submersible missile test stand barge: U.S. think tank
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has moved a submersible missile test stand barge at a shipyard on its east coast, a U.S. think tank said Wednesday, noting the move could be part of preparati... 08:27 Apr. 07 -
#North KoreaN. Korea's decision to skip Olympics consistent with its COVID-19 response: Price related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's decision to skip the Summer Olympics appears to be in line with its strong measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, a spokesman for the ... 04:41 Apr. 07 -
#KF-X projectIndonesian defense minister to visit S. Korea to attend fighter jet event related article
JAKARTA/SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto departed Jakarta on Tuesday to visit South Korea for an upcoming rollout ceremony showcasing a prototype of the count... 23:34 Apr. 06 -
Cabinet approves recently concluded S. Korea-U.S. defense cost sharing deal
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Cabinet approved a recently concluded defense cost sharing deal with the United States on Tuesday, a foreign ministry official said, noting that the governm... 15:54 Apr. 06 -
#S Korea QuadS. Korea willing to cooperate with Quad countries on issue-by-issue basis: official
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is willing to cooperate with the member countries of the U.S.-led Quad forum on an issue-by-issue basis, a foreign ministry official said Tu... 14:02 Apr. 06 -
#North Korea
U.S. takes alliance commitment with S. Korea very seriously: Pentagon spokesman related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The United States takes its defense alliance with South Korea very seriously, a Pentagon spokesman said Monday, highlighting U.S. efforts to ensure t... 04:40 Apr. 06
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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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(Yonhap Feature) How young voters, once solid supporters of liberal causes, turned against Moon's party in by-elections
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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
