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#US commanderS. Korean defense chief, U.S. commander vow strong cooperation for N.K. denuclearization
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook and Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, discussed the security situation on the Korean Peninsula Tuesday and vowed a... 15:53 Oct. 20 -
#NK militaryN. Korea fast narrowing missile technology with S. Korea: defense development agency chief related article
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is developing its missile capabilities at a pace much faster than expected, significantly narrowing the gap in weapons technology with South Korea, the chief ... 14:53 Oct. 20 -
#Global HawkS. Korea to acquire data analyzing system for Global Hawk next month: procurement agency
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to bring in the intelligence analysis system for the advanced unmanned aircraft Global Hawk from the United States next month in a move expected to enha... 11:26 Oct. 20 -
#North Korea mediaN.K. media slams S. Korea over recent defense talks with U.S.
SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean propaganda outlet on Tuesday slammed South Korea over recent defense talks between Seoul and Washington about deterring nuclear threats from the communist ... 10:31 Oct. 20 -
#RussiaRussia found behind cyber attacks on PyeongChang Olympics
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Russia's military intelligence unit was found to have been behind cyber attacks against the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea's alpine town of PyeongChang, th... 09:28 Oct. 20 -
#North KoreaThreats from N. Korea, others require enhanced U.S. capabilities: ex-security advisers related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Security challenges posed by U.S. adversaries, including China and North Korea, demand enhanced U.S. deterrence capabilities, U.S. experts argued Mon... 01:41 Oct. 20 -
Unification ministry slashes staff, budget after N.K.'s liaison office demolition related article
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry has cut back on the number of staff at the inter-Korean liaison office and the budget for next year, after North Korea blew up the office buildin... 16:40 Oct. 19 -
#FMFM Kang to meet brother of S. Korean official killed by N. Korea at sea
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha plans to meet later this week with the elder brother of a South Korean fisheries official shot to death by North Korea at sea last month, ... 16:35 Oct. 19 -
#Panmunjom(2nd LD) Tours to inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom to resume early next month related article
(ATTN: ADDS reaction from UNC at bottom) SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- A tour program to the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom will resume early next month after more than a year of suspension ... 15:59 Oct. 19 -
#human rights watchN. Koreans exposed to gruesome human rights abuses in pretrial detention: rights group
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Koreans under pretrial detention experience extreme human rights abuses by corrupt law enforcement, from confinement in dirty and overcrowded cells to coerced confe... 15:40 Oct. 19 -
#North KoreaN.K. says antivirus measures top priority for '80-day campaign'
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korean state media said Monday that antivirus measures are a top priority task of the "80-day campaign" that leader Kim Jong-un is pushing to overcome flood damage ... 15:29 Oct. 19 -
#NLLMilitary investigating security lapses over fishing boat's border crossing related article
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The military is conducting an investigation into possible security lapses over a recent border crossing of a South Korean fishing boat into the North Korean waters, offic... 14:30 Oct. 19 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) New virus cases under 100 for 4th day, cluster infections still on rise S... 13:30 Oct. 19 -
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(LEAD) Tours to inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom to resume early next month related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5-6) SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- A tour program to the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom will resume early next month after more than a year of suspension cause... 11:27 Oct. 19 -
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Tours to inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom to resume early next month
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- A tour program to the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom will resume early next month after more than a year of suspension caused by the African swine fever, the un... 10:30 Oct. 19 -
N.K. media slams S. Korea over alleged nuclear fuel purchase plan
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean propaganda outlet on Sunday slammed South Korea over a media report that Seoul approached Washington to purchase nuclear fuel for a nuclear-powered submari... 11:36 Oct. 18 -
#N KoreaN Korea uncovers ancient mural tomb in western province: KCNA
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has discovered another ancient tomb, with mural paintings, believed to be from the sixth century Koguryo era (37B.C.-A.D.668), state media said Saturday. ... 21:37 Oct. 17 -
#NK leaderN.K. leader sends message in response to retired Cuban leader, reaffirms close ties
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a message to retired Cuban leader Raul Castro, thanking him for congratulating the North's ruling party anniversary, state media said... 19:58 Oct. 17 -
#O'BrienU.S. security adviser sees chance to resume talks with N. Korea around 2021 Olympics related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said Friday that there may be a chance to resume denuclearization talks with North Korea around next su... 01:31 Oct. 17
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S. Korean, Chinese defense chiefs discuss security situation, vow to boost cooperation
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(LEAD) N.K. leader pays respects to fallen Chinese soldiers
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Minister renews calls for inter-Korean cooperation in railway linking, tourism
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Declaration of Korean War's end 'obvious' part of N. Korean denuclearization process: Pompeo
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Biden's election to mean stronger alliance with S. Korea: experts
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(News Focus) Kim's surprise apology indicates his wish to prevent inter-Korean ties from worsening further
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Inter-Korean ties thrown into abyss following N. Korea's killing of S. Korean citizen
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Push to barter S. Korean sugar for N.K. liquor raises both hopes, concerns
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Remarks by N.K. leader's sister dim prospects of Trump-Kim meeting before Nov. U.S. election
