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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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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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JCS chief to control cyberwarfare operations
The Defense Ministry is seeking to put its cyberwarfare operations under the control of the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman in a bid to broaden the scope of the operations to include full-scale wartime procedures.The decision comes as the ministry is struggling to shore up public trust in its cyberwarfare command, which has come under fire for political interference amid North Korea’s escalating security challenges in the increasingly militarized cyberdomain.“We are working on a legal revision to
Nov. 24, 2014
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Korea conducts military drill to defend Dokdo
The South Korean military carried out a drill to deter trespassers on its easternmost islets of Dokdo on Monday, the Defense Ministry said. The drill began earlier in the day on the rocky outcroppings in the East Sea and in its surrounding waters with an aim to repel non-military forces that approach the islets via a sea or air route, according to the ministry.The exercise involved Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard officers, as well as around six destroyers and convoys, fighters and patrol p
Nov. 24, 2014
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Military pushing to deploy controversial salvage ship
The military is pushing to put the country's first indigenous salvage vessel into service to replace aging ships, officers said Monday, amid controversy over substandard equipment on the vessel. The next-generation rescue and salvage ship Tongyong was launched in September 2012, two years after the sinking of the warship Cheonan by North Korea, to enable the military to effectively carry out rescue operations and tow away damaged vessels. The 160 billion won ($154 million) vessel, however,
Nov. 24, 2014
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S. Korea conducts military drill to defend Dokdo
The South Korean military carried out a drill to deter trespassers on its easternmost islets of Dokdo on Monday, the defense ministry said. The drill began earlier in the day on the rocky outcroppings in the East Sea and in its surrounding waters with an aim to repel non-military forces that approach the islets via a sea or air route, according to the ministry. The exercise involved Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard officers, as well as about six destroyers and convoys, fighter jets and
Nov. 24, 2014
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Competition heats up for tanker procurement deal
SEATTLE/GETAFE, Spain ― Competition for Seoul’s project to procure four aerial tankers is heating up as contenders highlight the ways they can help enhance South Korea’s air defense with several months to go until the announcement of the winner.Currently three competitors ― Boeing’s KC-46, Airbus’ A330 MRTT and Israel Aerospace Industries’ B767 MMTT ― have been vying to clinch the deal worth 1.4 trillion won ($1.25 billion) since Seoul gave public notice of its plan in March to introduce four ta
Nov. 23, 2014
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Gov't launches task force on defense industry corruption
The government launched a joint investigation team of prosecutors, military officers and government officials Friday in an effort to root out corruption in the country's defense industry. The move comes amid growing allegations of bribery and other underhand dealings between military officials and defense firms, as well as cozy relations between the arms procurement agency and retired service personnel at private defense companies. The special team -- composed of 105 prosecutors, military prose
Nov. 21, 2014
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4 years after island shelling, tensions still high on West Sea
Four years after North Korea shelled Yeonpyeongdo Island, tensions remain high on the frontline island. Pyongyang has continued its menacing rhetoric and saber-rattling, keeping border troops in a constant state of alert.To better defend the border islands after the Nov. 23 attack that killed two marines and two civilians, Seoul has established a new military command, and deployed new personnel and state-of-the-art weapons systems. Despite Seoul’s military reinforcements, the North has continued
Nov. 20, 2014
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No signs of imminent N.K. nuclear test: defense chief
South Korea’s defense chief said Thursday he does not expect North Korea to carry out a nuclear test “at an early date,” with his ministry vowing to maintain a strong military posture against possible provocations by the North.In protest against a fresh United Nations resolution condemning its grave human rights situation, Pyongyang threatened to intensify its nuclear weapons deterrence.The website 38 North, run by the U.S.-Korea Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International St
Nov. 20, 2014
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S. Korea keeping tabs on NK nuclear activities: defense ministry
South Korea has been closely watching North Korea's movements related to the operations of its nuclear facilities, the defense ministry said Thursday, vowing to maintain a strong military posture against possible provocations by the North.In protest against a fresh United Nations resolution condemning its grave human rights situation, Pyongyang threatened to intensify its nuclear weapons deterrence.The website 38 North, run by the U.S.-Korea Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Inte
Nov. 20, 2014
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S. Korea to put K-2 combat tank into full service by 2017
The arms procurement agency said Wednesday it will complete the deployment of some 100 next-generation battle tanks fitted with an indigenous engine and transmission by 2017.During a defense project committee meeting presided over by Defense Minister Han Min-koo, the government decided to deploy theK-2 Black Panther by the end of 2017, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).The development of the advanced combat vehicle had been delayed after it repeatedly failed to m
Nov. 19, 2014
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Government team to probe defense industry corruption
The government plans to establish a large-scale investigation team of civilian and military prosecutors, state auditors, police and taxation officials to stamp out rampant corruption in the local defense industry, officials said Monday.The details such as the launch date and the scale of the team have yet to be finalized, and the government is expected to make an announcement as early as next week, according to the officials.“As the team is designed to look into corruption in the defense industr
Nov. 18, 2014
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U.S. confirms USFJ’s contingency deployment
The U.S. State Department said Sunday that in accordance with its security commitment to South Korea, U.S. troops in Japan would be automatically deployed to the Korean Peninsula in the event of a conflict, without prior consultation with Tokyo.Yonhap News agency reported that the State Department responded to its question, saying that Washington would not have prior consultations over an emergency plan, and that the U.S. is fully ready to implement its obligations under the mutual defense treat
Nov. 17, 2014
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Navy, Marine Corps to conduct massive landing drill
The South Korean Navy and the Marine Corps said Friday they plan to kick off a large-scale joint landing exercise later this week to bolster preparations against North Korea's provocations. The six-day amphibious landing exercise starting Saturday will take place on the southeast coast of the Korean Peninsula as part of the military's ongoing annual war exercise of Hoguk (national protection), which involves all branches of service, according to officers. The landing drill will involve som
Nov. 14, 2014
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Hyundai India expects record annual sales in 2014, thanks to demand for new i20
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest carmaker, is expected to post record annual sales for India in 2014, thanks to strong demand for its all-new i20 supermini, company officials said Friday. According to Indian data, Hyundai sales in the 10 months of this year rose 8 percent to 343,456 units. At the present pace, the carmaker's sales will likely exceed the record 391,276 units sold for the whole of 2012, officials said. Hyundai sold 38,010 cars last month, up 5.6 percent from the year
Nov. 14, 2014
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S. Korea plans military drill to defend Dokdo
The South Korean military plans to carry out a drill to deter trespassers on its easternmost islets of Dokdo later this month, a government source said Friday. The drill is scheduled to take place on Nov. 24 on the rocky outcroppings in the East Sea and in its surrounding waters, aiming "to repel non-military forces that approach the islets via a sea or air route," a source said, requesting anonymity. The planned exercise will involve some five to six destroyers and convoys as well as some
Nov. 14, 2014
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S. Korea, U.S. to launch air defense exercise this week
The South Korean and U.S. air forces will launch their regular joint military exercise this week to sharpen their combined defense ability, the South Korean military said Thursday.The twice-a-year aerial exercise, Max Thunder, was first launched in 2008 between the two countries' air forces to foster their joint training against potential North Korean threats. The upcoming drill is the two allies' second Max Thunder exercise this year, following the first one carried out in April.This year's exe
Nov. 13, 2014
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S. Korea pushes for deal with Lockheed for fighter jet project
South Korea was pushing to change the contractor for its project to upgrade its aging fleet of F-16 fighters from BAE Systems to Lockheed Martin after rows over a cost hike, military sources here said Thursday. South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the U.S. defense ministry agreed to have BAE Systems upgrade 134 aircraft of the KF-16 variants C and D Block 52 to improve their electronic warfare capabilities. The Seoul government, however, has halted the contract wit
Nov. 13, 2014
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Drone sightings up dramatically
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. government is getting near-daily reports _ and sometimes two or three a day _ of drones flying near airplanes and helicopters or close to airports without permission, federal and industry officials tell The Associated Press. It's a sharp increase from just two years ago when such reports were still unusual.Many of the reports are filed with the Federal Aviation Administration by airline pilots. But other pilots, airport officials and local authorities often file repor
Nov. 12, 2014
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China shows off new stealth fighter
ZHUHAI, China (AFP) - China's new stealth jet fighter rocketed skywards Wednesday as Beijing puts on an unprecedented display of openness -- and military force -- at the country's premier airshow.The black J-31 rose in a nearly vertical climb on take-off in Zhuhai before circling back and doing two rolls, in the aircraft's first announced public appearance.The plane's existence has been the subject of rumour and speculation for years, with photographs appearing increasingly frequently on militar
Nov. 12, 2014
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S. Korea to send officers to U.S.-Japan joint military drill
South Korea plans to dispatch military officers to the ongoing bilateral U.S.-Japan field training exercise to boost cooperation with the allies, Seoul officials said Wednesday.The Keen Sword exercise is the latest in a series of bilateral field training exercises since 1986 involving the U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability between the two sides."Two or three lieutenant colonel-level South Korean officers from the defense ministry
Nov. 12, 2014