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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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Seoul snowfall now third heaviest on record
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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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How $70 funeral wreaths became symbol of protest in S. Korea
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Seoul's first snowfall could hit hard, warns weather agency
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N. Korea may officially declare troop deployments to Russia: Seoul
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Why cynical, 'memeified' makeovers of kids' characters are so appealing
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U.S. confirms launching THAAD talks with Korea
The United States and South Korea have launched official talks on the potential deployment of the U.S. THAAD missile defense system to the South, a Pentagon official said Wednesday."I can confirm that the joint working group has met and that consultations are ongoing. The JWG is working 'expeditiously but meticulously,' so no timeline has been established for when consultations will be complete," Cmdr. Bill Urban, a Pentagon spokesman, told Yonhap News Agency.The spokesman did not provide furthe
Feb. 18, 2016
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USFK quits TOW missile use at its training site near border
American troops stationed in South Korea decided not to use so-called TOW anti-tank missiles at its shooting range close to the inter-Korean border after one of the missiles fired during training accidentally landed on a civilian area in December, the U.S. Eighth Army said Wednesday.One Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wired-guided missile, measuring some 50 centimeters in length, went astray during an artillery drill at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon, northeast of Seoul, on Dec. 30
Feb. 17, 2016
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U.S. flexes muscles amid inter-Korea tensions
The United States on Wednesday flew four of its F-22 stealth fighter jets over South Korean airspace in what is widely interpreted as a demonstration of power and alliance, following Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile provocations and Seoul’s unusually strong words against its hostile neighbor.The “Raptor” jets arrived at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province around noon, after taking off from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, which received the jets last month.“Two of the jets will stay
Feb. 17, 2016
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KAI seeks new jet export orders at Singapore Airshow
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. said Wednesday that it is seeking to win new aircraft export orders at this year's Singapore Airshow as the company moves to expand its footprint in the global market. KAI, South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer that makes KT-1 basic and T-50 advanced trainers, as well as Surion utility helicopter, is taking part in the six-day event that ends on Sunday.The air show at the Changi Exhibition Center is Asia's largest, with some 1,000 companies from 40 countries sh
Feb. 17, 2016
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U.S. deploys F-22s in South Korea against North Korea
A formation of four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters swept through the skies of South Korea on Wednesday as the militaries of South Korea and the U.S. flexed their muscles against North Korea following its nuclear and missile tests.The four F-22 Raptors flew at a low altitude over U.S. Forces Korea's Osan Air Base in Gyeonggi Province, 55 kilometers south of Seoul, in the latest of the allies' continuing show of force after North Korea's recent provocations.In defiance of United Nations Security Counc
Feb. 17, 2016
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Pentagon: THAAD deployment 'appropriate step' at this point
The United States believes that the deployment of the U.S. THAAD missile defense system to South Korea would be an "appropriate step to take at this point" as it will enhance security in the region, the Defense Department spokesman said Tuesday."The discussions about deploying a THAAD system will begin at some point this week. I don't have the exact day for you," Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said at a briefing. "This is an effort to try and put in place a defensive system that will bolste
Feb. 17, 2016
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U.S. to fly stealth fighters
The U.S. plans to dispatch four radar-evading F-22 fighter jets to the peninsula on Wednesday in another show of strength after North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile provocations, military officials here said Tuesday. The Raptor wing is expected to scramble from the U.S.’ Kadena air base in Okinawa or the Yokota base in western Tokyo, which received 12 F-22s late last month. “The U.S. is likely to send its strategic weapons step by step according to its road map, depending on how the situatio
Feb. 16, 2016
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U.S. set to send F-22s to Korea: official
The United States will send four F-22 stealth fighter jets to South Korea in yet another show of force against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, officials here said Tuesday."The U.S. military plans to deploy four F-22s to the Korean Peninsula tomorrow (Wednesday)," a defense official said, requesting anonymity.The F-22 Raptor is a core U.S. strategic weapon. The Pentagon also dispatched a B-25 bomber to Korea shortly after the North's nuclear test last month. (Yonhap)
Feb. 16, 2016
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Air Force aerobatic team to perform at Singapore air show
South Korea's Air Force said its Black Eagles aerobatic team will perform at the opening of an air show in Singapore on Tuesday.The team will fly eight T-50B trainer jets made in South Korea to show off various advanced maneuvers at the Singapore Airshow 2016, the Air Force said.Ranked among the world's top three air shows, the biennial event is attended by large numbers of aerospace and defense industry officials from around the world."The Black Eagles' air show will promote the excellence of S
Feb. 16, 2016
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Navy officer issues glossary of Russian military terms
A South Korean Navy officer has published a glossary of Russian military jargon, which is expected to help promote defense cooperation between the two nations, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.Cdr. Chung Jae-ho with the ministry's intelligence unit published the unprecedented dictionary in South Korea, which contains the Korean-language definitions of around 3,500 Russian words related to the military.It was published in a joint effort with experts on Russian including translation specialist Ki
Feb. 16, 2016
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Korea most likely candidate to go nuclear in Northeast Asia: U.S. expert
South Korea is the most likely candidate to go nuclear in Northeast Asia in the face of nuclear threats from North Korea, but Seoul is unlikely to do so as long as the U.S. security commitment to the Asian ally remains firm, a U.S. expert said.Mark Fitzpatrick, a nonproliferation expert who heads the U.S. office of the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies, made the observation in his new book, "Asia's Latent Nuclear Powers: Japan, South Korea and Taiwan."Fitzpatrick said th
Feb. 16, 2016
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[NEWS FOCUS] THAAD opposition high despite favorable poll
The potential U.S. deployment of an advanced missile defense system here is facing obstacles due to the ongoing controversy over its efficacy and possible environmental threat, despite recent polls in favor of the move.Daegu City Government said Monday that it is not the appropriate location to station the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, which Seoul and Washington have recently started discussing in light of inter-Korea tensions riding high.“Deploying THAAD is a decision that the cen
Feb. 15, 2016
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United States deploys nuclear submarine during joint drills
The U.S. has dispatched a nuclear-powered submarine for a joint exercise with South Korea, the Navy here said Monday, in a fresh display of force following North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile tests. The 7,800-ton USS North Carolina joined the three-day drills that wrapped up Monday in the East Sea, aimed at advancing the allies’ combat readiness against the North’s potential maritime provocations. South Korea, for its part, mobilized the Kim Jwa-jin, a 1,800-ton 214-class submarine, for the
Feb. 15, 2016
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Three killed in Army helicopter crash
Three on board an Army helicopter that crashed Monday near a village in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, died while being treated, authorities said.The three, along with the UH-1H helicopter’s pilot, were rescued from the scene after it crashed into a field while on a checkout flight at around 10:10 a.m.The three include the copilot, a corporal and a private first class. Their names were withheld. The 50-year-old pilot is suffering from serious injuries, but is conscious, according to authorities.
Feb. 15, 2016
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U.S. deploys additional Patriot missiles to S. Korea
The United States has deployed additional Patriot missile systems to South Korea to counteract North Korea’s missile threats, the U.S. Forces Korea said Friday. “This deployment is part of an emergency deployment readiness exercise conducted in response to recent North Korean provocations,” the USFK said in a press release. Patriot missile system stationed in the Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. (Yonhap)The Patriot missiles from D Battery of the 1-43 Air Defense Artillery unit sta
Feb. 14, 2016
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U.S. deploys more Patriot missiles in South Korea
The United States temporarily deployed an additional Patriot missile battery in South Korea in response to North Korea's nuclear test and a long-range rocket launch, ahead of talks next week to set up an even more sophisticated U.S. missile defense in a move that has worried China and Russia.The new tough stance follows South Korea's decision to shut down an inter-Korean factory park that had been the rival Koreas' last major symbol of cooperation, but that Seoul said had been used by North Kore
Feb. 13, 2016
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Allies to begin THAAD talks next week
The South Korean Defense Ministry said Friday that Seoul and Washington will begin discussing the deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system from next week.“South Korea and the U.S. are in the final stage of sealing a contract to launch and operate a joint working-level team (on THAAD),” said a high-ranking defense official on customary condition of anonymity.“The team will be able to begin discussion on issues related to the deployment of THAAD as early as next week,” the official
Feb. 12, 2016
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Korea to consider military efficacy over THAAD, not China, Russia
The South Korean military will strategically focus on picking a candidate site for the U.S.missile defense system THAAD, rather than on a backlash from China and Russia, a high-ranking defense ministry official said Friday, as Seoul and Washington are poised to begin formal talks next week on the sensitive matter."Considering the stances of neighboring countries when (South Korea) picking an area to host the THAAD is not militarily (right)," the Defense Ministry official said on the condition of
Feb. 12, 2016
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Korea joins U.S.-Thailand marine corps exercise
Marines from South Korea, the United States and Thailand jointly carried out large-scale landing drills on the Thai beach of Hat Yao as part of the Cobra Gold military exercise, the Marine Corps here said Friday.South Korea mobilized the 4,900-ton Cheon Wang Bong-class amphibious landing ship along with eight amphibious assault vehicles and one tank for the trilateral drills. About 440 marine and navy forces joined as well. Another 400 forces joined from the U.S and Thailand, along with three wa
Feb. 12, 2016
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Korea, U.S. in 1st joint air force infiltration drill
South Korea said Thursday it is conducting an unprecedented joint air force drill with the United States on special wartime infiltration operations as part of efforts to boost the combined defense posture following North Korea's recent long-range missile test."The joint combat control team exercise is being conducted from Feb. 3-18 in areas near Pocheon and Osan, Gyeonggi Province," South Korea's Air Force said in a statement.CCT represents special air forces that are ordered to infiltrate the e
Feb. 11, 2016
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