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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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‘Kim desperately wanted to denuclearize,’ Moon writes in memoirs
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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Korea set to finalize medical school expansion plans
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N. Korea slams US subcritical nuclear test, vows measures to bolster nuclear deterrence
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Seoul City to open 'hotel' on river bridge
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Allies’ joint military drill to be suspended during inter-Korean summit
South Korea-US joint military exercises are to be suspended when the two Koreas’ leaders hold a historic summit on Friday, in a move aimed at setting a peaceful tone for what could be a major breakthrough to easing cross-border tensions. According to the allies’ militaries, the first part of the annual Key Resolve exercise wrapped up Thursday and the second phase will kick off Monday. A session to review the performance of the computer-simulated games is scheduled for Saturday. The allies’ mil
April 26, 2018
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THAAD base construction needed for welfare of allies' troops: USFK
The planned construction of some facilities in the new THAAD missile defense base in South Korea is meant to reduce the inconveniences of both American and South Korean troops stationed there, a US Forces Korea official said Monday."The THAAD deployment site is a former golf course, which will require some construction modifications to better accommodate the ROK-US troops based there," the official told Yonhap News Agency, requesting anonymity. "The morale and welfare of our soldiers is our top
April 23, 2018
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Construction materials, equipment to be transported into THAAD site Monday
South Korea's defense ministry said Monday that it's starting the transport of construction materials, equipment and personnel into the US missile defense base, 300 kilometers south of Seoul, despite protests by local residents and activists. (Yonhap)It cited the urgency of building amenities and other facilities to improve the living conditions of more than 400 South Korean and US troops stationed at the THAAD base in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province."We have decided to begin the transport of
April 23, 2018
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Construction vehicles enter THAAD base after police break up protest
SEONGJU/SEOUL -- Construction vehicles made it into the base of the United States THAAD anti-missile system in southeastern South Korea on Monday after riot police removed protesters blocking the road to oppose THAAD's deployment.Twenty-two vehicles carrying construction materials, equipment and workers entered the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense base in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, from around 11:20 a.m. as part of a project to build facilities for troops manning the unit.Their entra
April 23, 2018
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Residents confront police over THAAD base
SEONGJU -- Residents living near the US military's new missile defense base on the Korean Peninsula confronted police officers on Sunday, the police said.Residents and activists have been blocking the transport of construction materials and equipment into the THAAD site in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, for months, citing concerns that the military will expand helipads and other facilities associated with military operations in the compound.The Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency said 30 Seo
April 22, 2018
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Korea, US to kick off annual military drills as scheduled: official
South Korea and United States will hold their annual Key Resolve training exercise starting this week as scheduled, a military official said Sunday.The simulation-based, command-post drill between the two allies is set to begin Monday and run for the next two weeks, the official said. The two countries started their four-week Foal Eagle field training at the beginning of this month.But it's unclear whether the training will take place this Friday, when leaders of South Korea and North Korea are
April 22, 2018
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Military hopes for summit breakthrough in easing border tension
South Korea's military said Friday the inter-Korean summit talks next week may lead the two Koreas to let their guards down along the heavily fortified border.The South's President Moon Jae-in is scheduled to meet with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong-un, at the border village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone on April 27. Among key agenda items are denuclearization and ways to reduce military tensions. (Yonhap)Some have floated the idea of the two sides withdrawing heavy weapons
April 20, 2018
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Military training on inter-Korean summit day still up in air
South Korea and the United States have yet to decide whether to continue their combined military exercises through the inter-Korean summit day next week, a defense official said Thursday.The allies kicked off the Foal Eagle field training in Korea on April 1 with an announcement that it will last four weeks. They are also scheduled to start the Key Resolve simulation-based, command-post drill next Monday.It's an open secret that the two sides plan to wrap up Foal Eagle, ostensibly before next Fr
April 19, 2018
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Military says no mechanical problem in F-15K crash
South Korea's Air Force announced Wednesday it has found no evidence of any mechanical failure related to the deadly crash of an F-15K fighter jet earlier this month.It suggests the possibility of human error or an unknown "environmental factor" behind the accident that killed two pilots.The aircraft crashed into a 839-meter-high mountain in Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province, on April 5.The F-15K aircraft crashed into a mountain in Chilgok, North Gyeongsang Province, on April 5 on its way back
April 18, 2018
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Korea to join US-led Air Force engineer exercise
South Korea's Air Force said Tuesday it will take part in a multinational civil engineer training hosted by the US Pacific Air Forces.The Silver Flag drill is scheduled to open on Wednesday for an 11-day run at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.The annual practice is aimed at strengthening partnerships and promoting interoperability among civil engineers across the region in dealing with various contingency situations.South Korea's Air Force service members plan to participate in eight programs --
April 17, 2018
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USFK command to relocate to Pyeongtaek in summer: sources
The Yongsan era of the US Forces Korea will draw to a close in the coming months with an official transfer ceremony at an expanded base south of Seoul, defense sources here said Monday."The USFK headquarters will relocate to Camp Humphreys by June or July. A transfer ceremony is provisionally slated for early July," an informed source told Yonhap News Agency. "No date has been fixed yet, with the USFK leadership currently preoccupied with preparing for the (upcoming) South-North summit talks."Ge
April 16, 2018
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S. Korea's defense minister leaves for UAE to discuss defense industry cooperation
South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo left for the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for a four-day visit to discuss ways to strengthen military cooperation.Song is expected to focus on follow-up measures to an agreement reached between President Moon Jae-in and UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi in late March. File photo of Defense Minister Song Young-moo (Yonhap)Song plans to discuss cooperation on arms development with his UAE counterpart, Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi
April 15, 2018
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Defense ministries of S. Korea, US deny increase in USFK troops
The number of United States Forces Korea troops has remained unchanged at about 28,500, South Korea's defense ministry said Saturday, denying media reports of possible troop increases.Some recent news reports said that the number of USFK troops has increased to 32,000.Those reports came after US President Donald Trump gave a public speech March 29 suggesting about 32,000 American troops were protecting South Korea from North Korea. Camp Humphreys (Yonhap)Asked to comment on the reports, the mini
April 14, 2018
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Defense Minister to visit UAE next week
South Korea’s Defense Minister is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates next week in a bid to boost bilateral ties in the military procurement following the summit last month, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said Thursday. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that Defense Minister Song Young-moo will visit the UAE April 15- April 18. The trip is aimed at following up on the agreement made during President Moon Jae-in’s recent visit to the UAE, where the two sides agreed to move the bilate
April 12, 2018
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Korea, US kick off 2nd round of military cost-sharing talks
South Korea and the United States started their second round of talks Wednesday to renew their cost-sharing agreement for the about 28,500 American troops stationed here.The two-day talks started on South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju earlier in the day, following their first round of meetings held last month on Hawaii. "First of all, I would like to extend my sincere welcome to senior adviser Betts and the US delegation upon your visit to Korea, especially to the beautiful Jeju Island,
April 11, 2018
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Korea confident about advanced radar development
South Korea said Wednesday it's confident about developing its own advanced radar system for envisioned indigenous combat jets.The defense authorities launched the 360-billion-won ($338 million) program in 2016 to acquire an active electronically scanned array radar system.It's part of the ongoing KF-X fighter development project, worth 8.8 trillion won, to replace the Air Force's aging fleet of F-4 and F-5 jets.The state-run Agency for Defense Development is leading the radar initiative. It has
April 11, 2018
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Korea, US wrap up weeklong combined exercise
South Korea and the United States wrapped up a massive combined exercise Sunday after their weeklong maneuvers.The two sides kicked off the Ssangyong, or Twin Dragon, drills last Sunday near Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, as part of the annual Foal Eagle field training between the allies.South Korea said the combined exercise ended earlier in the day as scheduled and the US forces that joined the exercise will return to their bases, for instance in Okinawa, Japan. (Yonhap)Among the US assets
April 8, 2018
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S. Korea's Army to create reserve forces command
South Korea plans to launch an Army command Friday in a bid to facilitate the mobilization of reserve forces for the forces' founding anniversary.The move is part of efforts to make the country's 625,000-strong troops as agile and strong as possible.The number of active duty soldiers will decrease to half a million by 2022 under the Moon Jae-in administration defense reform scheme."(We) should further bolster the combat power of reserve forces to minimize the combat power vacuum from the reducti
April 6, 2018
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S. Korean, US marines cancel 'D-Day' landing drill due to weather
South Korean and US marines have called off a massive combined amphibious landing exercise this week due to adverse weather, the combined command announced Wednesday.They had planned to stage the so-called D-Day landing operation, reminiscent of the Invasion of Normandy, on a beach of the southern coastal city of Pohang on Thursday. (Yonhap)It was canceled "after weather assessments indicated unsafe landing conditions for service members," the Combined Forces Command said in a press statement. "
April 4, 2018
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Korea's Navy to receive new landing ship
Korea's Navy will take over a new 4,500-ton landing ship featuring speedier and larger-load operations on Monday, the state arms agency said.The Defense Acquisition Program Administration plans to hand over the Ilchulbong vessel to the Navy in a ceremony to be held at Hyundai Heavy Industries' shipyard in Ulsan.It will be the Navy's third Cheonwangbong-class landing ship (LST-II) following the Cheonwangbong and Cheonjabong vessels. They are named after mountain peaks in Korea.The 127-meter-long
April 2, 2018