KoreaTimes(205) - Defense, National, page 1

Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn
Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn

National

Defense

Fri, July 30, 2021 | 16:56

261 COVID-19 patients among Cheonghae unit fully recovered: defense ministry

A total of 261 out of 272 service members who contracted COVID-19 while on anti-piracy missions in waters off Africa have fully recovered and are expected to reunite with their families as early as this week, the defense ministry said Thursday.

2021-07-29 18:06

US speeds up return of Yongsan Garrison site

Korea and the U.S. agreed to return a 500,000-square-meter tract of land in the U.S. Forces Korea's (USFK) Yongsan Garrison, or about one fourth of the total site's area, to Korea by early 2022, which is in progress despite the slowness of talks to return the massive military base back to Korean hands. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thursday, the two countries'...

2021-07-29 17:10

No decision yet on details of summertime Korea-US combined exercise: defense ministry

South Korea and the United States are discussing when and how to stage their annual summertime military exercise, the defense ministry said Thursday, amid concerns the maneuvers could affect peace efforts involving North Korea.

2021-07-29 12:03

UNC chief vows 'unwavering' commitment to alliance on armistice anniversary

New United Nations Command (UNC) Commander Gen. Paul LaCamera on Tuesday vowed an "unwavering" commitment to the security of the Korean Peninsula, saying that the alliance has "what it takes to fight and win on the most dangerous piece of ground."

2021-07-28 19:31

Rev. Emil Kapaun honored for heroism during Korean War

Rev. Emil Kapaun, a Roman Catholic priest who served as a U.S. Army chaplain, was honored for his heroism during the 1950-53 Korean War. President Moon Jae-in awarded the Taegeuk Order of Military Merit, the highest decoration for outstanding military service, to the late priest, on Tuesday, the occasion of the 71st U.N. Forces Participation Day.

2021-07-28 13:44

Suspect in Air Force sexual abuse case found dead

A suspect in the suicide death of an Air Force sexual abuse victim has been found dead at a military detention facility, a human rights group said Monday.

2021-07-26 11:06

Member of virus-hit Cheonghae unit dismisses suspicion of sailors going AWOL at African port

A member of the virus-hit South Korean anti-piracy Cheonghae unit on Friday dismissed speculation that some of its sailors sneaked out of their vessel while it was docked at an African port resulting in a mass COVID-19 outbreak.

2021-07-23 15:52

Moon apologizes over COVID-19 infections among Cheonghae unit sailors

6 USFK-affiliated individuals test positive for COVID-19

Five American service members and a civilian worker for the U.S. military in South Korea tested positive for the new coronavirus upon arrival here from the United States, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has said.

2021-07-23 10:23

New cases above 1,600 amid 4th wave of pandemic

Defense ministry launches audit on Cheonghae unit's mass COVID-19 outbreak

The defense ministry on Thursday began an inspection into the mass coronavirus outbreak at the country's anti-piracy Cheonghae unit that infected 90 percent of its 301 members, forcing them to cut short their mission in waters off Africa and return home, officials said.

2021-07-22 15:14

Korean, UK defense ministers' meeting

Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook, left, and his U.K. counterpart Ben Wallace pass ceremonial guards at the ministry compound in Yongsan District, Seoul, Wednesday, before having a meeting on defense cooperation. Yonhap

2021-07-21 16:40

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CEO & Publisher : Oh Young-jin
Digital News Email : webmaster@koreatimes.co.kr
Tel : 02-724-2114
Online newspaper registration No : 서울,아52844
Date of registration : 2020.02.05
Masthead : The Korea Times
Copyright © koreatimes.co.kr. All rights reserved.