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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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[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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Yoon vows to advance freedom, welfare to uphold spirit of 1980 pro-democracy uprising
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U.S. expert warns against China’s THAAD opposition
China’s heavy-handed opposition to the possible deployment of a THAAD missile defense battery to South Korea could backfire and prompt greater public support in the South for a stronger alliance with the United States, an American expert said.Scott Snyder, a senior researcher on Korea at the Council Foreign Relations, made the point in a recent article posted on the CFR website, saying it makes no sense for Beijing to demand Seoul refrain from bolstering its missile defense capabilities “in the
Feb. 16, 2015
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More U.S. soldiers to join military drills with S. Korea: Seoul
The United States will send a larger number of troops to this year's major joint military exercises with South Korea than last year's, Seoul's defense ministry said Monday.The allies plan to stage their annual major drills -- Key Resolve, a computerized command post exercise (CPX), and the field training exercise (FTX) Foal Eagle -- starting in early March to check and boost their crisis management abilities and joint readiness posture."As for the Key Resolve and Foal Eagle exercises, the total
Feb. 16, 2015
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[Graphic News] Seoul ranks No. 10 in defense spending
South Korea ranked 10th in defense spending in 2014, according to an annual report.The report on the world’s top 15 defense-spending countries by Britain’s International Institute for Strategic Studies showed that Seoul’s defense expenditures amounted to $34.4 billion.The U.S. topped the list with defense spending of $581 billion, followed by China with $129.4 billion, Saudi Arabia with $80.8 billion, the U.K. with $61.8 billion, France with $53.1 billion and Japan with $47.7 billion.
Feb. 15, 2015
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Scientists claim N. Korea conducted secret nuclear test in 2010
North Korea appears to have conducted a secret nuclear test in 2010 and the explosion could have gone unnoticed by the outside world, scientists have claimed, adding to a series of similar allegations. Researchers Michael Schoeppner of Princeton University and Ulrich Kuhn of the University of Hamburg made the claim in an article on the website of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, citing a seismic analysis published last month. In May 2010, multiple radionuclide and noble gas stations in
Feb. 14, 2015
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'No consultations on THAAD': Pentagon press secretary
The United States and South Korea are discussing a wide range of military issues, including missile defense, but no consultations are under way about the controversial THAAD system, the Pentagon press secretary said Friday."We discuss a wide range of military missions and capabilities with our allies there. Some of those do include -- they would have to, of course, include the idea of missile defense. But there's no formal consultations on THAAD," Rear Adm. John Kirby said at a regular briefing.
Feb. 14, 2015
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‘Ode to My Father’ impresses American veterans of Korean War
Dozens of American and South Korean veterans attended a special screening Wednesday of a South Korean box-office hit that chronicles the Korean War and other hardships South Korea has gone through to rebuild itself from the ashes.“Ode to My Father” has become a sensation in South Korea since its opening on Dec. 17, surpassing the 10 million viewer mark in less than a month, as it struck a chord with older generations who have witnessed how South Korea overcame poverty and other hardships to beco
Feb. 12, 2015
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U.S., Korea hold ‘constant’ THAAD discussions: Pentagon
The United States holds constant discussions with South Korea about the THAAD missile defense system, the Pentagon press secretary said Tuesday.“We all recognize the importance of the capability,” Rear Adm. John Kirby said during a press briefing in response to a question about whether the U.S. has had any talks with South Korea about the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system.“There’s constant discussions and certainly with our South Korean allies about that. But I have no detail to provide
Feb. 11, 2015
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N.K. leader urges troops to get combat-ready: Seoul minister
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has actively toured military units to encourage his troops to be fully prepared to fight as part of efforts to consolidate his regime, Seoul's defense minister said Wednesday. "Since November when the North began to stage winter drills, Kim has visited military units 10 times. While leading some aggressive exercises, he has encouraged the military to complete their readiness this year to fight," Defense Minister Han Min-koo told lawmakers. While carrying out an
Feb. 11, 2015
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U.S., S. Korea holds 'constant' discussions about THAAD: Pentagon spokesman
The United States holds constant discussions with South Korea about the THAAD missile defense system, the Pentagon press secretary has said. "We all recognize the importance of the capability," Rear Adm. John Kirby said during a press briefing on Tuesday in response to a question about whether the U.S. has had any talks with South Korea about the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system. "There's constant discussions and certainly with our South Korean allies about that. But I have no detai
Feb. 11, 2015
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JCS chairman to take control of cyber operations
The Cabinet decided Tuesday to empower the chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff to control the operations of the cyber command as part of efforts to counter growing security threats online.Currently, the cyber command tasked with countering threats in cyberspace is under the Ministry of National Defense, with its activities being regarded more as administrative measures rather than military operations.At a weekly meeting, the Cabinet approved a revised decree on the cyber command, giving the JCS
Feb. 10, 2015
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S. Korea's bidding for fighter project falls through
A bid for South Korea's indigenous fighter development program failed on Monday due to a lack of bidders, leading to a second auction later this month, the state arms procurement agency said.Codenamed KF-X, the 8.5 trillion won ($8.3 billion) project calls for the country to develop and produce some 120 fighter jets of the F-16 class to replace its aging fleet of F-4s and F-5s."After closing the bid on Monday, the Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. was found to be the sole applier," an official of
Feb. 9, 2015
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S. Korea to join multilateral military drill
South Korea has sent Navy and Marine troops to participate in one of the world's largest military exercises held every year in Thailand later this week, the Marine Corps said Sunday.Cobra Gold, a regional drill initiated by the United States and Thailand, will run from Monday to Feb. 20 this year. The largest Asia-Pacific exercise was started in 1981 and has been an annual fixture in the Southeast Asian nation.This year would mark the sixth time South Korea joins the pan-continental exercise. Se
Feb. 8, 2015
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S. Korea to face budget crunch for key defense projects: data
South Korea will likely lack some 30 trillion won ($27.5 billion) to fund defense projects over the next five years, data showed Sunday, causing concern over a delay in key programs to boost military capabilities.According to the data by the defense ministry, the country's arms procurement agency, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, estimated that 96 trillion won would be required to implement defense projects scheduled for completion between 2016 and 2020."The amount is some 30 tril
Feb. 8, 2015
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S. Korea says 'no consultation' with U.S. on missile defense
South Korea reaffirmed Thursday that it has not consulted with the United States on Washington's plan to deploy an advanced missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula. The U.S. has expressed its desire to deploy a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery, an integral part of its Missile Defense system, in South Korea, citing evolving threats from North Korea. It is designed to shoot down short-, medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles at a higher altitude in their terminal phas
Feb. 5, 2015
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Park urges military readiness against N.K. provocations
South Korean President Park Geun-hye called on the military Thursday to maintain its readiness to deter North Korea's possible provocations amid tensions on the divided Korean Peninsula. North Korea has ratcheted up rhetoric against South Korea over anti-Pyongyang leaflets and its planned annual joint military drills with the United States. Propaganda leaflets critical of North Korea have long been a constant source of tension between the two rival Koreas. The tension flared up in October when
Feb. 5, 2015
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Korean Air, Airbus join hands for S. Korean fighter project
South Korea's top air carrier Korean Air Line Co. plans to sign a partnership agreement with Europe's Airbus this week to jointly bid for Seoul's indigenous fighter development program, officials said Thursday. Codenamed KF-X, the 8.5 trillion won ($8.3 billion) project calls for South Korea to develop and produce some 120 fighter jets of the F-16 class to replace its aging fleet of F-4s and F-5s. "The two sides reached a verbal agreement earlier this week to jointly bid for the development pr
Feb. 5, 2015
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S. Korea launches large-scale aerial drill
The South Korean Air Force said Thursday it has started a large-scale aerial exercise involving indigenous light attack fighter jets as part of efforts to evaluate and improve its strategic and combat capabilities. The exercise "Soaring Eagle" kicked off Monday for a two-week run at an air base in the central city of Cheongju, 137 kilometers south of Seoul, according to the Air Force. The biannual drill, which was inaugurated in 2008 with air-to-air and air-to-surface operations across the co
Feb. 5, 2015
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China raises concerns over missile defense
China’s defense minister expressed concerns over the U.S.’ possible deployment of an advanced missile defense asset to the peninsula during a meeting with his South Korean counterpart in Seoul on Wednesday. Chinese Gen. Chang Wanquan(left) and Korean defense chief Han Min-koo(right).Seoul’s Defense Minister Han Min-koo and his Chinese counterpart Gen. Chang Wanquan held the countries’ first top-level defense talks since 2011 to discuss a range of regional and bilateral issues including North Kor
Feb. 4, 2015
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Korea pushing to export FA-50 fighter jets to Peru
The South Korean military is seeking to export $1 billion worth of an indigenous light attack aircraft to Peru, informed sources said Tuesday.“We’ve been pushing to sell 24 units of the FA-50 to Peru, and are planning to submit a proposal for Lima’s fighter purchase project this month,” said a source, requesting anonymity.“Factoring in the necessary logistics support, the total amount of the envisioned exports would reach $2 billion.”South Korea is likely to vie with Russia, Italy and China, wit
Feb. 3, 2015
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Army sergeant gets death sentence for murder spree
A military court on Tuesday gave the death penalty to an Army sergeant who killed five soldiers and wounded seven more in a shooting rampage at a guard post near the inter-Korean border last year.The 23-year-old soldier surnamed Lim was charged with murder for the shooting in June 2014 at his unit in the 22nd Army Division in Goseong, Gangwon Province. He was also found guilty of defecting from his unit with weapons and killing a superior officer.A soldier who kills a superior officer can be sen
Feb. 3, 2015