South Korea's military reported six additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the total caseload among its personnel to 2,050, the defense ministry said.

Among the new cases is a Navy officer who tested positive while in quarantine following a vacation. A civilian employee of the Army also contracted the virus after a family member tested positive.

The other cases are an officer of a military unit attached to the defense ministry, a Navy officer and two Army soldiers.

Of the cumulative cases in the military, 48 are still under treatment. (Yonhap)