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Govt. vows active communication with residents near THAAD baseMay 20, 2021The defense ministry said Thursday it will communicate more actively with residents around the US THAAD missile defense base as clashes continue to happen every time supplies are brought onto the bas... -
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[Newsmaker] Defense minister convenes meeting over soldiers' meal qualityMay 20, 2021Defense Minister Suh Wook convened a meeting of top military commanders Thursday to discuss troops' living conditions, his office said, amid continued complaints over poor meal quality, especially fo... -
9 soldiers, military civilian employee test positive for COVID-19May 20, 2021Nine Army soldiers and a military civilian employee have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Thursday. Of them, eight soldiers were from a unit in Hongcheon, about 100... -
USFK nominee calls joint US-S. Korea field exercises extremely importantMay 19, 2021WASHINGTON -- Joint field exercises between South Korean and US troops are extremely important to maintain their readiness, the nominee for commander of US Forces Korea (USFK) said Tuesday, adding he... -
S. Korea to join US, Japan for Red Flag Alaska air drills next monthMay 18, 2021South Korea will take part in an annual US-led multinational air force exercise for the first time in three years next month, joining Japan and other countries in the maneuvers designed to improve in... -
Military brings construction materials, daily necessaries onto THAAD baseMay 18, 2021Construction materials and daily necessaries were brought onto the US THAAD missile defense base in South Korea on Tuesday to improve living conditions for service members, the defense ministry said.... -
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S. Korea purchases hydrogen powered-drones for pilot operationMay 17, 2021The arms procurement agency said Monday it has signed a deal to purchase hydrogen powered-drones for a pilot operation at the Air Force to boost the military's surveillance capabilities. Under the 8... -
S. Korea, US seek talks with Japan amid new NK policyMay 14, 2021Senior South Korean and US defense officials agreed to hold three-way minister-level talks with Japan in the coming days, potentially to discuss security issues involving the Korean Peninsula, at a t... -
Military to wrap up first dose vaccinations of troops over age 30 this weekMay 14, 2021The military is expected to complete the administration of the first doses of COVID-19 vaccinations to service members aged 30 and older this week, officials said Friday. As of Thursday, 97.5 percen... -
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S. Korea, US to talk security amid new NK policyMay 12, 2021Senior defense officials of South Korea and the US will hold a two-day dialogue on Korean Peninsula issues as the Biden administration seeks to engage North Korea with a new policy it recently reveal...
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