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#carbon neutralityS. Korea to boost eco-friendly energy tech to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 related article
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Wednesday it aims to acquire core technologies in eco-friendly energy sectors, such as highly-efficient solar panels and large-scale wind turbines, to r... 15:30 Mar. 31 -
#old Japan textbook DokdoDokdo not marked as Japanese territory in 1904 school textbook
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- A Japanese elementary school textbook published about a century ago did not define the easternmost Korean islets of Dokdo as Japanese territory, a Seoul-based public fou... 15:09 Mar. 31 -
#Atlanta shootingThousands join worldwide vigil to honor victims of Atlanta shootings related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, March 27 (Yonhap) -- Over 2,000 people in the United States and from around the world have taken part in a vigil to honor the victims of recent shootings in Atlanta that... 13:22 Mar. 27 -
#homegrown rocket(LEAD) S. Korea's homegrown rocket on track for October launch related article
(ATTN: ADDS President Moon's remarks in last 8 paras; ADDS photo) By Chae Yun-hwan and Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's plan to launch its first homegrown rocket later this ye... 17:34 Mar. 25 -
#DMZ tour resumptionS. Korean border town resumes DMZ tour program despite COVID-19
SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- A peace-themed tour program for the central section of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas will be resumed this week, about one and a half years after... 16:58 Mar. 24 -
#Moon Green New DealMoon says Green New Deal the only way of survival
SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Friday declared 2021 as the starting year of South Korea's green transition for daily infrastructure, reiterating his commitment to the Green Ne... 17:53 Mar. 19 -
#2+2 meeting(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. say N.K. nuclear, missile issues 'priority for alliance'
(ATTN: ADDS more details about statement in paras 7, 9-12) SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States emphasized Thursday that North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile program... 16:42 Mar. 18 -
#Minari(LEAD) 'Minari' earns six Oscar nominations, including best supporting actress for Youn Yuh-jung
(ATTN: ADDS more info throughout, more photos) By Kim Boram SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- "Minari," the drama film about a Korean American immigrant family, on Monday earned six nominations for the u... 22:42 Mar. 15 -
#GDP rankingS. Korea estimated to have ranked 10th in 2020 global GDP rankings
SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy is estimated to have ranked 10th in the world in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic, data showed Monday. The nominal GDP of Asia's fourth-lar... 08:33 Mar. 15 -
#BTSBTS' 'Map of the Soul: 7' tops worldwide album sales in 2020 related article
SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstar BTS swept the top two spots on a worldwide album sales chart last year, according to an organization representing the global recording industry. The I... 10:39 Mar. 12 -
#agricultural industry-regulationS. Korea to revitalize agricultural segment by lifting set of regulations
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, March 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Tuesday it plans to lift a set of regulations in the agricultural sector to harness more state-of-the-art technologies and foster new ... 11:00 Mar. 09 -
#BTS(LEAD) BTS named Global Recording Artist of 2020 related article
(ATTN: ADDS photo, details in paras 2-3, 9-10) SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- After spending a phenomenal year with megahits "Dynamite" and "Life Goes On" in 2020, BTS has been crowned Global Recording... 09:29 Mar. 05 -
#VietnamVietnam to teach Korean as first foreign language
HANOI/SEOUL, March 4 (Yonhap) -- Vietnam has designated Korean as one of its first foreign languages, allowing it to be taught from primary school onward beginning this August, South Korean officia... 20:48 Mar. 04 -
#Minari(LEAD) 'Minari' wins best foreign-language film at Golden Globes related article
(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 4-5, new photo) SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- The drama film "Minari" about a Korean-American immigrant family was named the best foreign language film at the U.S. Golden... 12:13 Mar. 01 -
#Dokdo Japan maps200 old Japanese maps define Dokdo as Korean territory
POHANG, South Korea, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- As many as 200 ancient Japanese maps have been confirmed to mark Dokdo in the East Sea as Korean territory, a government-funded foundation here said Friday.... 17:01 Feb. 19 -
#independence fighter(LEAD) Independence fighter grandson ends archive donation talks with Harvard over professor's comfort women claim
(ATTN: ADDS photos, more info throughout) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- A grandson of a renowned Korean independence fighter said Thursday that he had sent a letter to Harvard Universi... 15:09 Feb. 18 -
#cyber securityS. Korea to spend 670 bln won on cyber security by 2023 related article
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's ICT ministry said Thursday it will spend 670 billion won (US$607 million) by 2023 to bolster the country's cyber security capabilities to respond to growing... 15:00 Feb. 18 -
#coronavirusS. Korea expects 3 more homegrown COVID-19 treatments in H1
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) -- Three homegrown treatments for the novel coronavirus are expected to receive approval as early as the first half of this year as the country speeds up the ... 12:00 Feb. 13 -
#President Moon(LEAD) Moon wishes S. Koreans good health, fortune on Lunar New Year related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with separate video message in paras 1-5; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in wished all South Koreans good health and fortune on Lunar New... 22:16 Feb. 12
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(LEAD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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1 in 4 Seoul citizens reports 'revenge spending' amid pandemic
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S. Korea joins 'elite group' of fighter jet makers: CNN
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(2nd LD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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(Yonhap Feature) How young voters, once solid supporters of liberal causes, turned against Moon's party in by-elections
