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2008/01/06 10:07 KST
S. Korea to increase role in UN peacekeeping

   SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to step up its role in international peacekeeping operations to match its economic power, officials at the Defense Ministry said Sunday.

The ministry plans to maintain standing Peace Keeping Operation (PKO) forces of 1,000 and revise relevant regulations in order to respond promptly to international needs, they said.