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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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[Photo News] Seoul seeks 'best sleeper'
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US expert says N. Korea might ignore Trump if he returns to White House
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Seoul says no plan to buy U.S. missile-defense system
South Korea reaffirmed Monday its long-held stance of not purchasing an advanced missile-defense battery from the United States amid growing calls from its ruling party lawmakers to introduce it to better guard against North Korea's missiles.The U.S. has hinted at the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery on Korean soil, home to about 28,500 American troops, to better cope with the growing threats of Pyongyang's nuclear and missile capabilities. "The defense ministr
March 9, 2015
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Park delivers pep talk to S. Korean troops in UAE
President Park Geun-hye met with hundreds of South Korean troops in the United Arab Emirates on Friday to boost their morale on the third and last day of her visit to the wealthy Gulf state."I am overwhelmed to see our troops in the UAE," Park, wearing a Navy jacket, said in a meeting with about 200 soldiers aboard the Dae Jo Yeong, a 4,400-ton South Korean destroyer, anchored at Zayed Port in the heart of the UAE capital.Park -- the first commander-in-chief to visit a South Korean warship deplo
March 7, 2015
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5 U.S. Navy ships arrive in S. Korea to join annual drill
Five U.S. Navy ships have arrived in South Korea to take part in an ongoing annual military exercise between the allies, the Combined Forces Command said Thursday.On Monday, Seoul and Washington kicked off the field training exercise Foal Eagle as part of efforts to improve the combined forces' operations and combat capabilities to deter threats from North Korea. The drill involves 200,000 South Korean and 3,700 American troops and is scheduled to run until April 24. "Five Navy ships from the U.
March 5, 2015
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Faulty safety system caused Navy gun accident
A malfunctioning safety control system caused a naval gun to be accidentally fired from a warship and seriously injure a seaman in January, Navy officials said Tuesday. Abrasion caused slipperiness between older and newer parts of the safety control system, leading to the accident. The 21-year-old seaman of the 2nd Fleet Command, surnamed Oh, remains in critical condition.The officials also pointed out that several crewmembers failed to comply with safety rules concerning the removal of a piece
March 3, 2015
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Tension mounts over military drills
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea in an apparent protest against the annual South Korea-U.S. military drills that began Monday.South Korea issued a stern warning against the “foolhardy and provocative” act, stressing that the launches violated the U.N. Security Council resolutions against the North’s use of ballistic missile technology, and that Seoul and Washington were ready to counter additional provocations.Between 6:33 a.m. and 6:41 a.m., the North fired
March 2, 2015
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New submarine to be named after revered independence fighter
A new submarine for the South Korean Navy will be named after a revered independence fighter, military officials said Sunday.The Navy announced that its sixth Type 214, 1,800-ton attack submarine will be named after Yu Gwan-sun (1902-1920), a female student activist who played a major part in the 1919 civil uprising against Japan’s colonial regime.“After holding policy meetings over the name of the submarine, we’ve christened it ‘Yu Gwan-sun,’” the Navy said in a statement.“This will be the firs
March 1, 2015
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S. Korea, U.S. set to begin annual joint military drills
South Korea and the United States will kick off their annual joint military drills this week, the Combined Forces Command (CFC) said Sunday, amid North Korea's repeated threats against the exercises.The computerized command post exercise, called Key Resolve, will be held from Monday to next Friday to improve the combined forces' operation and combat capabilities to deter threats from the North.The two-week war game will involve about 10,000 South Korean and 8,600 American troops to test various
March 1, 2015
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New Navy chief vows fight against corruption, sex abuse
New Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jung Ho-sub vowed to stamp out corruption and sexual misconduct in the Navy as part of broader efforts to shore up public trust during his inauguration ceremony.“Senior Navy officials steeped in old corruptive practices will have to take off their uniforms and leave the Navy,” he said during the ceremony held at the Gyeryongdae military headquarters in South Chungcheong Province.“The reality is that there has been public distrust toward the Navy due to corrupti
Feb. 27, 2015
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New chief vow strong, corruption-free Navy
The new head of the South Korean Navy pledged Friday to build a strong and trustworthy naval force to regain public confidence after a series of scandals that revealed lax discipline. Adm. Chung Ho-seop took the helm of the 70,000-strong Navy to replace outgoing Adm. Hwang Ki-chul, who stepped down to take responsibility for corruption allegations involving the country's indigenous salvage ship, the Tongyeong. "We have to squarely face the reality where we've lost trust due to corruption alle
Feb. 27, 2015
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S. Korea, U.S. kick off joint naval drills
South Korea and the United States began joint naval maneuver drills in waters off the Korean Peninsula Friday as part of their annual major military exercise Foal Eagle, the Navy here said. The allies' navies "will stage joint maneuver drills in the South, Yellow and East Seas in succession from today until mid-March to boost joint operations capabilities and to solidify the joint defense posture," the Navy said in a statement. During the four-day joint drill that began earlier in the day in t
Feb. 27, 2015
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U.S. F-22 stealth fighters to take part in Seoul air show
The U.S. Air Force plans to send F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to an air show slated for October in Seoul, according to its Web site Wednesday. According to the U.S. Air Combat Command website, the F-22 demonstration team plans to come to South Korea for six days starting Oct. 20, for the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2015. It will be the first time for the U.S. tactical fighters to visit Korea for an air show, though it has been deployed here to carry out military o
Feb. 25, 2015
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Missing Korean teen receiving IS training: spy agency
A Korean teenager who went missing in Turkey last month is training to become a member of the Islamic State militant group, the National Intelligence Service said Tuesday. The 18-year-old tourist from Seoul, surnamed Kim, vanished on Jan. 10 after leaving a hotel in the border town of Kilis. He initially arrived in Istanbul on Jan. 8 and flew to the southern city of Gaziantep before reaching Kilis by car the next day, a typical route locals say is taken by aspiring IS jihadists. The Seoul police
Feb. 24, 2015
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Korea, U.S. to go ahead with military drills
South Korea and the U.S. plan to stage their annual joint military drills next month, the allies said Tuesday, as North Korea threatened a military response to what it called a “rehearsal for aggressive war.” Key Resolve, a computer simulated command post exercise, will kick off on March 2 for a 12-day run, involving some 10,000 South Korean troops and 8,600 American servicemen. The Foal Eagle field training drill, which will continue through April 24, is expected to mobilize about 200,000 South
Feb. 24, 2015
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Korean Air, KAI to vie for S. Korean fighter project
South Korea's top air carrier Korean Air Line Co. and the country's sole aircraft manufacturer, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd., placed their bids for Seoul's indigenous fighter development program Tuesday, the arms procurement agency said. Codenamed KF-X, the 8.5 trillion won ($8.3 billion) project calls for South Korea to develop fighter jets of the F-16 class to replace its aging fleet of F-4s and F-5s. Some 120 jets are to be put into service starting around 2025. "Korean Air in partnershi
Feb. 24, 2015
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S. Korea, U.S. to stage annual joint military drills next month
South Korea and the United States will conduct their annual joint military drills next month, the Combined Forces Command said Tuesday, amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula following repeated threats against the exercises from North Korea. The computerized command post exercise, called Key Resolve, will be held from March 2-13 to improve the combined forces' operation and combat capabilities to deter threats from the North, according to the CFC. The two-week war game will involve ab
Feb. 24, 2015
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Questions raised over China’s THAAD opposition
China’s dogged opposition to the potential deployment of an additional U.S. missile defense asset to South Korea has raised questions over Beijing’s true intensions, given that the interception system does not pose any serious security threat to China.Some assume the opposition to the Theater High-Altitude Area Defense system is intended to forestall any potential negative ramifications for China’s security. Others say the dissent appears designed to weaken the South Korea-U.S. alliance.Despite
Feb. 23, 2015
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S. Korea replaces Navy chief over ship controversy
The government on Monday accepted the resignation of the Navy chief who offered to quit over alleged corruption and named a vice admiral as his successor, the defense ministry said.Adm. Hwang Ki-chul expressed his will to step down from the post in December, two weeks after the state audit agency announced the outcome of an investigation into alleged graft involving the country's indigenous salvage ship, the ministry said in a statement.Chung Ho-seop, vice chief of naval operations, will replace
Feb. 23, 2015
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Military eyes quick troop dispatch for disaster relief
The military is pushing for a plan to immediately mobilize military personnel and equipment in case of large-scale disasters to better guarantee public safety, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday. It is part of the country's ongoing efforts to reform its 48-year-old system for integrated defense, which outlines how to respond to a wide range of threats such as enemies' attacks, disasters and terrorism. Earlier this month, key security agencies discussed the issue during a regular meeting pres
Feb. 23, 2015
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Seoul: Joint exercises with U.S. unrelated to inter-Korean ties
South Korea's defense ministry reaffirmed its commitment Monday to staging military drills next month with the United States as scheduled, despite North Korea's repeated demands to halt them. Seoul and Washington plan to carry out their annual major drills -- Key Resolve, a computerized command post exercise, and the field training exercise Foal Eagle -- starting in early March to check and boost their crisis management abilities and joint readiness posture. "The annual drills to defend the Ko
Feb. 23, 2015
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U.S. combat ship to take part in military drill with S. Korea
The United States plans to send a littoral combat ship to South Korea for their joint military exercise scheduled for next month, the U.S. navy said Sunday. The USS Fort Worth, a 3,450-ton Freedom-class littoral combat ship, will take part in the Seoul-Washington military drill Foal Eagle due next month during its rotational deployment to the 7th Fleet, said U.S. Naval Forces Korea spokesman Arlo Abrahamson in a statement.The allies plan to stage their annual field training exercise Foal Eagle i
Feb. 22, 2015