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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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S. Korean fighter jet project stuck over pricing
South Korea's plan to buy 60 fighter jets has been temporarily put on ice as three competitors have failed to offer prices within Seoul's 8.3 trillion won ($7.2 billion) budget, further delaying the replacement of its aging fleet. Boeing's F-15 Silent Eagle, Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth jet and the Eurofighter Tranche 3 Typhoon from the European Aerospace Defense and Space Company (EADS) participated in the bidding sessions from June 18 to July 5 to win Seoul's largest arms import deal. The De
July 8, 2013
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Missile-killer test-launched in California
A weapon designed to blast nuclear missiles out of the sky has been tested at a Southern California coastal base but failed to hit its target.The Missile Defense Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Defense, said a ground-based interceptor missile was launched Friday. Its target: a missile launched 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers) away from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific Ocean.The interceptor did not hit its target. Officials will try to determine the cause of any anomalies that may have pre
July 6, 2013
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Korea temporarily suspends next-generation fighter bids
South Korea has temporarily suspended bidding for its next-generation fighter jet project as none of the contenders met the preset budget limit, the state arms procurer said Friday.South Korea is pushing to buy 60 fighter jets to replace its aging fleet of F-4 and F-5 jets starting from 2017.Vying for the project are Boeing's F-15 Silent Eagle; Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth jet; and the Eurofighter Tranche 3 Typhoon from the European Aerospace Defense and Space Company.The Defense Acquisition P
July 5, 2013
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Military’s Cyber Command signs MOU with security firm
The military’s Cyber Command signed a memorandum of understanding with the government-sponsored cyber security firm Korea Internet Security Agency on Friday, pledging to combine forces against future cyber attacks. A communication hotline will be established to quickly counter massive online attacks while the two institutions will also share intelligence concerning cyber security.“Our command’s MOU with KISA will undoubtedly enhance our nation’s cyber security capabilities,” said Brig. Gen. Ok D
July 5, 2013
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Defense chiefs of Korea, Australia discuss security cooperation
The defense chiefs of South Korea and Australia discussed bilateral cooperation in securing peace on the peninsula and tackling other regional and global security challenges during their talks in Seoul on Wednesday. Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin and his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith exchanged their views on North Korea’s nuclear threat and ways to bolster defense collaboration in various areas, including intelligence, Seoul officials said.The regular defense ministers’ meeting between the
July 3, 2013
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Defense Ministry to ban smart phone use inside its office for data security
The Defense Ministry plans to ban its staff from using smartphones, except for calling and texting, within its main building in an effort to prevent any leaks of military secrets. Visitors will also be required to leave their smartphones at the entrance, officials said Wednesday.The measures are taken as the ministry is proceeding with a 8.3 trillion ($7.3 million) project to introduce advanced fighter jets. Two military officials are under investigation on charges of leaking classified data rel
July 3, 2013
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Navy committed to NLL defense
This is the third in a series of articles to mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice agreement that ended the 1950-53 Korean War. ― Ed.YEONPYEONGDO ISLAND ― For politicians, the Northern Limit Line may be a useful fodder to help swing the political pendulum in their favor. But for the frontline Navy, the de facto maritime border is the very reason for its existence.“It is an extension of our territory that we must safeguard and for which our comrades have made ultimate sacrifices ― why we are
July 1, 2013
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OCA chief receives honorary doctorate from Inha University
Inha University in Incheon granted an honorary doctorate in politics to Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, president of the Olympic Council of Asia, on Friday. Sheikh Ahmed, 50, who was the president of the Kuwait Olympic Committee from 1990 to 2001 and elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee in 1992, is regarded as one of the most influential figures in not only Asian sports, but also in world sports. He currently serves as the president of the Association of National Olympic Co
June 30, 2013
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Brothers from Argentina fly in for military duty
Trying to remain true to their roots, two Korean brothers from Argentina made headlines here for joining the military three months ago, despite holding permanent residencies in the South American country, a story which was shared by the National Unification Advisory Council.“Even though I’m a foreign permanent resident, I’m proud of being Korean. I definitely thought I needed to serve the military duty to be honorable,” 30-year-old Bang Hyung-sik, the older of the two, was quoted as saying.His b
June 30, 2013
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S. Korea seeks to convince ARF to prod N. Korea to change course
South Korea is revving up diplomatic efforts to put pressure on North Korea to give up its nuclear programs when an Asian security meeting opens here next week, Seoul officials said Saturday.Top diplomats and senior officials from 27 Asia-Pacific nations are scheduled to begin a two-day ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Brunei on Monday. The annual meeting will also bring together North Korea and all other key players in Asia and the Pacific.The forum, hosted by the 10-member Association of Southeas
June 30, 2013
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Second round of bidding for Korean jet project fails over price
The second round of bidding for South Korea's multibillion dollar fighter jet project ended on Friday, with none offering a price below the 8.3 trillion ($7.3 million) budget, the state defense procurement agency said. The next bidding session begins next Tuesday, said the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). South Korea is pushing to buy 60 jets to replace South Korean Air Force's aging fleet of F-4 and F-5 jets starting from 2017. Competing are Boeing's F-15 Silent Eagle; Lockhe
June 28, 2013
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CHANGE OF COMMAND
New 8th U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. Bernard S. Champoux (left) and his predecessor Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson (right) inspect honor guards during a change-of-command ceremony at Knight Field in Yongsan Garrison in Seoul on Thursday. (Yonhap News)
June 28, 2013
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Korea neither at peace nor war
This is the first installment in a series of articles to mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice agreement that ended the 1950-53 Korean War. ― Ed.For the past 60 years, the armistice agreement has served as a regime to ward off another major aggression. But the failure to formally end the 1950-53 conflict has left the two Koreas at neither peace nor war.The unique state of armistice veering between military tension and peaceful cooperation across the heavily-fortified border can come to an e
June 27, 2013
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‘Armistice, foundation of peninsular peace and stability’
This is the second in a series of articles to mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice agreement that halted the 1950-53 Korean War. -- Ed.PANMUNJEOM -- The armistice has been the foundation of peace on the peninsula and South Korea’s economic and political development over the last six decades, a senior member of the U.N. Command Military Armistice Commission said.During a recent interview with The Korea Herald, Major Gen. Chun In-bum urged North Korea to fulfill its part of the agreement, no
June 27, 2013
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U.S. letting S. Korea to lead diplomacy on N. Korea: Campbell
The Barack Obama administration is expected to maintain its strategy of letting South Korea play a leading role in engaging North Korea through diplomacy, a former senior U.S. official said Monday.Kurt Campbell, who served as assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific affairs until February, said this stance reflects a "clear and subtle change" in Washington's approach towards Korea."I think in the past the leading edge of diplomacy with North Korea was often the relationship between
June 25, 2013
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S. Korea, U.S. to hold defense cost-sharing talks next week
South Korea and the United States are likely to start high-level negotiations sometime next week to renew the cost-sharing agreement for keeping U.S. troops here, a Seoul government source said Monday."Opening the first round of cost-sharing talks in Washington is under final discussion ... The date (for the talks) will soon be decided," said the source, requesting anonymity.The talks come as the agreement, eighth of its kind and called the Special Measures Agreement (SMA), expires at the end of
June 24, 2013
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[Graphic News] Nuclear warheads worldwide
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday called on Russia to agree strategic nuclear weapons cuts of up to a third and to also rein in strategic atomic arms.
June 20, 2013
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Pentagon’s Korean war exhibit opens to mark alliance anniversary
WASHINGTON (Yonhap News) ― A Korean War exhibit opened Tuesday at the Pentagon as U.S. officials endeavor to enhance public awareness on the historical significance of the so-called Forgotten War.It is part of various programs to mark the 60th anniversary of the alliance between South Korea and the U.S., which dates back to the 1950-53 conflict.The U.S. Department of Defense described the exhibit as a “lasting symbol” of its commitment to honor Korean War veterans and help educate the public abo
June 19, 2013
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Pentagon's Korean War Exhibit opens to mark alliance anniversary
A Korean War exhibit opened Tuesday at the Pentagon as U.S. officials endeavor to enhance public awareness on the historical significance of the so-called Forgotten War.It is part of various programs to mark the 60th anniversary of the alliance between South Korea and the U.S., which dates back to the 1950-53 conflict.The U.S. Department of Defense described the exhibit as a "lasting symbol" of its commitment to honor Korean War veterans and help educate the public about the Korean War for gener
June 19, 2013
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S. Korea calls for 'actions' on denuclearization by N. Korea
South Korea's top nuclear envoy, Cho Tae-yong, urged North Korea Tuesday to take "actions" to assure that it is serious about denuclearization as he began a three-day trip to Washington for consultations on ways to deal with Pyongyang."North Korea should show its will for a real denuclearization through actions," Cho, who serves as South Korea's special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs, told reporters upon arriving.His trip comes amid renewed efforts to revive negot
June 19, 2013