Most Popular
-
1
Dongduk Women’s University halts coeducation talks
-
2
Defense ministry denies special treatment for BTS’ V amid phone use allegations
-
3
Russia sent 'anti-air' missiles to Pyongyang, Yoon's aide says
-
4
OpenAI in talks with Samsung to power AI features, report says
-
5
Two jailed for forcing disabled teens into prostitution
-
6
Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
-
7
South Korean military plans to launch new division for future warfare
-
8
Gold bars and cash bundles; authorities confiscate millions from tax dodgers
-
9
Kia EV9 GT marks world debut at LA Motor Show
-
10
Teen smoking, drinking decline, while mental health, dietary habits worsen
An Army draftee in Paju, north of Seoul, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense ministry said Thursday.
The soldier was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 in a second virus test conducted after joining the boot camp, according to the ministry.
All other conscripts who joined the camp with the soldier tested negative.
The latest case raised the total number of infections reported among the military population to 546.
Nationwide, South Korea added 497 new virus cases Thursday, raising the total caseload to 76,926. (Yonhap)
The soldier was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 in a second virus test conducted after joining the boot camp, according to the ministry.
All other conscripts who joined the camp with the soldier tested negative.
The latest case raised the total number of infections reported among the military population to 546.
Nationwide, South Korea added 497 new virus cases Thursday, raising the total caseload to 76,926. (Yonhap)
