#News Summary
Economy
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#Hankook Tire-power transitionSuccession row brewing at S. Korea's No.1 tiremaker related article
By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Hankook Technology Group, South Korea's biggest tiremaker, appears to be in a succession process, as the group chief has handed over his controlling stak... 16:24 Jun. 30 -
#KEPCO-Indonesia project(LEAD) KEPCO board OKs Indonesian coal power project amid environmental controversies
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The board of South Korea's state-run utility firm Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) on Tuesday approved a business pro... 15:18 Jun. 30 -
#KEPCO-Indonesia project
KEPCO board OKs Indonesian coal power project amid environmental controversies
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The board of South Korea's state-run utility firm Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) on Tuesday approved a business project to build two units of coal power plants in Ind... 14:17 Jun. 30 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
July 1 1906 -- A Japanese colonial agency takes control of Korea's railways from the Joseon Dynasty. Named "Joseon Tonggambu," imperial Japan established the agency in Seoul the previous year a... 14:00 Jun. 30 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (LEAD) New virus cases below 50 for 2nd day, religious gathering-tied infections still ... 13:30 Jun. 30 -
#Hyundai-upgraded Santa FeHyundai Motor to unveil upgraded Santa Fe this week related article
By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it will launch the upgraded Santa Fe SUV in South Korea this week to boost sales amid the new coronavirus outbreak. Th... 12:00 Jun. 30 -
#finance minister-extra budgetFinance minister urges National Assembly to swiftly approve 3rd extra budget related article
SEJONG, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki on Tuesday called for the National Assembly to swiftly approve a third extra budget to revive the virus-hit economy, saying the budget would... 11:38 Jun. 30 -
#S Korea-Russia FTAS. Korea, Russia hold 5th round of FTA talks on service, investment related article
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Russia started another round of negotiations Tuesday to clinch a free trade agreement (FTA) in the service and investment sectors. During the videoconf... 11:00 Jun. 30 -
#S Korea-Japan trade rowJapan may add more export curbs against S. Korea: report related article
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Japan may come up with new export curbs against South Korea, which could further complicate already frayed ties between the two Asian neighbors, a trad... 11:00 Jun. 30 -
#Hyundai-foreign expertHyundai appoints ex-Daimler engineer for commercial car development
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group on Tuesday appointed former Daimler Trucks engineer Martin Zeilinger as head of its commercial vehicle development unit as it aims to launch next-gene... 10:48 Jun. 30 -
#KAI-aircraft dealKorea Aerospace wins 688 bln-won trainer jet deal
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea's sole aircraft manufacturer, said Tuesday it has received a 688 billion-won (US$575 million) order to supply trainer je... 10:11 Jun. 30 -
#S Korea-energy supplyS. Korea ready to supply record high electricity during summer related article
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Tuesday it is ready to supply a record high amount of electricity in July and August to brace for a possible hike in electricity deman... 09:00 Jun. 30 -
#industrial output-May(LEAD) S. Korea's industrial output suffers extended slump in May amid virus pandemic related article
(ATTN: ADDS details, vice finance minister's remarks in paras 6-12) By Kim Deok-hyun SEJONG, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output extended its slump in May as the coronavirus pandem... 08:31 Jun. 30 -
#industrial output-MayS. Korea's industrial output suffers extended slump in May amid virus pandemic related article
SEJONG, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output extended its slump in May as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted supply chains, but retail sales reported a robust gain, data showed Tuesd... 08:00 Jun. 30 -
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#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 30)
Prudent conclusion A panel of civilian experts advised the prosecution to drop its criminal investigation and charges against Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong for violating the capit... 07:09 Jun. 30 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 30)
Narrow-minded Japan Tokyo should drop opposition to Seoul in G7 Japan has reportedly opposed South Korea's joining an expanded G7 summit, citing Seoul's stance was not "in lockstep" with the exist... 07:09 Jun. 30 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on June 30)
Balanced acts Ratifying ILO conventions should come with a level playing field for labor, management The government plans to submit a motion to the parliament early next month for the ratification... 07:08 Jun. 30 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 30. Korean-language dailies -- Between fairness and unfairness, people's efforts to improve ... 07:08 Jun. 30
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S. Korea to require foreigners arriving from high-risk nations to submit proof of negative virus test
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S. Korean economy to shrink 2.3 pct this year due to virus: private think tank
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Samsung Electronics in talks with LG Display for panel supply: sources
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(2nd LD) S. Korea's exports fall 1.7 pct in first 10 days of July
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Unemployment benefits hit record-high in June due to COVID-19 pandemic
News Focus
Economy
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Bumpy road lies ahead for Samsung, even after heir avoids detention
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One month into eased social distancing, S. Korea wrestles with cluster infections, cases with unknown routes
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Virus outbreak sheds light on overlooked side of highly touted 'fast' delivery services
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
