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Jung's paternity reveal exposes where Korea stands on extramarital babies
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Heavy snow alerts issued in greater Seoul area, Gangwon Province; over 20 cm of snow seen in Seoul
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Seoul blanketed by heaviest Nov. snow, with more expected
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Samsung shakes up management, commits to reviving chip business
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K-pop fandoms wield growing influence over industry decisions
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Heavy snow of up to 40 cm blankets Seoul for 2nd day
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Seoul's first snowfall could hit hard, warns weather agency
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How $70 funeral wreaths became symbol of protest in S. Korea
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PM says THAAD deployment does not require parliamentary nod
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Tuesday said the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system does not call for parliamentary approval, reiterating his previous stance on the matter despite demands being made by some opposition lawmakers."Currently, there are numerous weapon systems deployed by U.S.military in Korea. They are stationed here on the basis of the Seoul-Washington defense agreement," Hwang said during a parliamentary session.He added that the decision to deploy the Termina
July 19, 2016
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THAAD electromagnetic radiation in Guam near background level
GUAM -- The U.S. showed its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery stationed in Guam for the first time to the outside world on Tuesday as South Korea struggles to defuse concerns over the possible health and environmental impact of the system’s planned deployment here. Members of the local press kicked off a three-day tour to the Anderson Air Force Base alongside officials from Seoul’s Defense Ministry with the support of the U.S. military. They were scheduled to look around the battery, i
July 18, 2016
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U.S. to reveal Guam THAAD battery to S. Korean media
The United States will reveal its advanced anti-ballistic missile battery in Guam to South Korean media as part of an effort to alleviate fears about the health risks associated with the system's powerful X-band radar, the military said Sunday.The tour by reporters planned for Monday comes after Seoul and Washington, following months of deliberation, agreed to station the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system in South Korea on July 8 and picked Seongju as the location for the weapons system
July 17, 2016
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Korea, U.S. to go all out to verify THAAD radar safety
South Korea and the United States will go all out to verify that the powerful radar used in the advanced anti-ballistic missile shield poses no health risks, the military said Sunday.Last week the allies picked Seongju county in North Gyeongsang Province, as the location for the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system.Seoul and Washington said the location, 296 kilometers southeast of Seoul, is an ideal spot to guard key South Korean and U.S. military installations from evolving North Ko
July 17, 2016
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Top officials visit location for THAAD deployment
Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn visited the town of Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, after residents voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision Friday to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the area.The trip, accompanied by Defense Minister Han Min-koo, is seen as a move to alleviate concerns that residents may have about the health issues related to the missile system’s powerful radar and address questions about the fairness of the government’s decision-making process.
July 15, 2016
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[REPORTER'S COLUMN] Government fuled THAAD controversy
In an unprecedented move, South Korean military on Thursday revealed the locally operated units for the Green Pine radar and PAC-2 missiles to the press.It was widely perceived as a desperate attempt to tackle the rumors that the 2017 deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will threaten the health of local residents. But the lack of communication, belated response and official’s frequent flip-flops about the advanced missile defense system may have worsened the controversy over
July 15, 2016
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Koreas trade barbs over THAAD deployment
South Korea rapped North Korea Friday for leveling what it said was unjustified criticism against its decision to deploy an advanced anti-missile system on its soil.The communist country issued a statement late Thursday accusing South Korea of turning the Korean Peninsula into a "theater of a nuclear war" with its decision to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system with the U.S. forces in the South.The statement by the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of the Country of the
July 15, 2016
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Korea checks nationals' safety after deadly France attack
South Korea has been checking the safety of its nationals in the wake of a deadly attack on the southern French city of Nice, an official said Friday, with no South Korean casualties reported so far.On Thursday night (local time), a truck drove into a crowd during celebrations for the Bastille Day holiday, killing at least 84 people and injuring more than 100 others, according to media reports.The South Korean Embassy in Paris has been working to determine whether any South Koreans were among th
July 15, 2016
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Half of Koreans support THAAD deployment: poll
Around half of Koreans support the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in the country, a poll showed Friday.According to a survey conducted by local pollster Gallup Korea this week, 50 percent of the 1,004 respondents were in favor of the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense.The portion of dissenters stood at 32 percent.Among the supporters of the ruling Saenuri Party, 74 percent of the respondents approved the deployment.In contrast, 50 percent of the fol
July 15, 2016
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Government takes on THAAD health rumors
The Defense Ministry on Thursday addressed ongoing rumors that the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system would pose a health threat, by publicly measuring the signals near other similar operational radars to show its limited impact. President Park Geun-hye speaks during the NSC meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on Thursday. (Cheong Wa Dae)Upon Wednesday’s announcement that THAAD will be deployed in Seongju-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, residents and county officials from the smal
July 14, 2016
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Park calls for end to 'needless' squabbling over THAAD deployment
President Park Geun-hye on Thursday called for an end to "needless" squabbling over the planned deployment of an advanced U.S. anti-missile battery here, reiterating that it is a self-defense measure to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.Presiding over a session of the National Security Council, the commander-in-chief asked for public understanding, stressing that the government could not hold open discussions over the selection of the deployment site as it is a "grave" security i
July 14, 2016
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Saenuri urges Minjoo to express clear stance on THAAD
South Korea's ruling Saenuri Party on Thursday urged the Minjoo Party of Korea to express a clear view on the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system, as the main opposition continued to maintain a neutral position on the sensitive issue."The country's main opposition party should not be vague on the biggest security issue," said Chung Jin-suk, the ruling party whip. Chung Jin-suk, the floor leader of the ruling Saenuri Party, takes a seat for a meeting held at the party's headquar
July 14, 2016
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Park to convene National Security Council meeting on THAAD
President Park Geun-hye will convene a session of the National Security Council on Thursday to discuss follow-up measures to the recent decision by Seoul and Washington to deploy an advanced U.S. antimissile system here, her office said.On Wednesday, the allies announced their official decision to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery in the southern town of Seongju to better cope with North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats.The decision triggered a strong protest from
July 14, 2016
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Defense ministry counters health, diplomatic concerns over THAAD deployment
As South Korea moves forward with deploying the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, the country is expanding efforts to allay public health and diplomatic anxieties surrounding the move, local observers said Wednesday.South Korea and the United States are to officially announce the location for deploying a THAAD battery later in the day in the run-up to the full deployment of one THAAD battery by the end of 2017.A southern county of Seongju, close to the country's southeast coast, h
July 13, 2016
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THAAD to be deployed in Seongju
South Korea’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will be deployed in Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Deputy Minister of Defense Yoo Jeh-seung speaks during a press briefing on Wednesday in Seoul. (Yonhap)“The joint working group for THAAD from South Korea and the U.S. has recommended the Seongju area as the optimal place for THAAD, based on the belief that it maximizes military efficacy and guarantees safety of the locals, while having no
July 13, 2016
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Korea, U.S. pick southern county of Seongju for deploying THAAD
South Korea and the United States picked the mountainous southern town of Seongju as the location for deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system on Wednesday as the allies are speeding up efforts to place the anti-ballistic missile shield to counter North Korea's worsening nuclear and missile threats."South Korea and the U.S.' joint working group have proposed the Seongju area, North Gyeongsang Province, as the optimal place for the deployment ... and the countries' defense ministers
July 13, 2016
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THAAD 'inevitable' for national security: ruling party
South Korea's ruling Saenuri Party on Wednesday said the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system is an "inevitable" choice to protect the country from North Korea's growing missile threats and urged the opposition parties to cooperate in supporting the move."The government made the inevitable choice for the country's survival and security," said Kim Hee-ok, the party's interim leader, requesting the support of the opposition parties and the general public on this matter.Last week,
July 13, 2016
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Korea to announce site for deploying THAAD: defense ministry
South Korea will announce the site for deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system later in the day, the defense ministry said Wednesday.The decision for the location will be announced at 3:00 p.m., the Ministry of National Defense said in a brief media release.Last week, South Korea and the United States' militaries officially unveiled their agreement to place the high-tech anti-ballistic missile defense system in South Korea to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.The a
July 13, 2016
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‘Allies choose Seongju for THAAD location’
South Korea and the U.S. have decided to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense in the southern region of Seongju, North Gyeongsang Province, and are ironing out details, local media reported Tuesday.Citing various government sources, Yonhap News Agency said that delegations from the two countries have assessed that Seongsan-ri, Seongju-gun, is the most ideal location for the advanced missile defense system, and are set to make the official announcement next week.“(The two sides) decided
July 12, 2016
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[NEWS ANALYSIS] Pros and cons of potential THAAD locations
South Korea and the U.S. decided on the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense here last week and the talk of the town has been where the advanced missile defense system will be located.Korea and the U.S. kicked off talks to station THAAD on the peninsula in February, on the heels of North Korea’s long-range rocket launch that followed its nuclear test in January. Various locations around the country are considered to be potential candidates including Osan and Pyeongtaek in Gyeong
July 12, 2016
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