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S. Korea to lift regulatory hurdles this year related article
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to wrap up necessary regulatory reforms by the end of the year in a bid to help startups and small-scale firms find new growth engines, the science minis... 12:00 Jul. 12 -
#UNESCOHantan River area listed as UNESCO Global Geopark
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- The Hantan River area near the inter-Korean border has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark, officials said Tuesday. The U.N. body made the decision to add the 1... 21:16 Jul. 07 -
#coronavirus(LEAD) S. Korea to offer telemedicine services for overseas builders related article
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 3-4) SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to start providing telemedicine services for overseas construction workers this year, the government said Sunday, amid ... 19:49 Jul. 05 -
#educationEducation ministry to support training programs for Korean lang. teachers in Asia
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The education ministry is set to expand Korean language education in Asian nations, by rolling out a support project to train locals there as professional Korean language ... 10:13 Jul. 01 -
#forum(2nd LD) (Yonhap Forum) Yonhap News hosts annual peace forum
(ATTN: UPDATES as forum ended; ADDS more remarks in paras 9-13; TRIMS) By Song Sang-ho and Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News Agency hosted an annual forum in Seoul on Tuesday ... 17:37 Jun. 30 -
#coronavirusCoronavirus to cause permanent changes in economy, business environment related article
By Byun Duk-kun SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The new coronavirus pandemic will likely have a lasting effect on various ways of life, such as where and how people shop, possibly leading to permanent c... 08:50 Jun. 29 -
#coronavirusMud festival to go online amid virus pandemic
BORYEONG, South Korea, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The Boryeong Mud Festival, one of South Korea's most popular local festivals, will be held online this year due to the new coronavirus pandemic. Festiv... 09:00 Jun. 27 -
(2nd LD) Moon urges N. Korea to formally end Korean War, warns of firm response to threats related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with war veteran's report to Moon in 22nd para; TRIMS lead; ADDS photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on North Korea Thursday t... 22:45 Jun. 25 -
#UNESCO World HeritageS. Korea to request UNESCO remove Hashima Island from world heritage list
SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is planning to demand the United Nations cultural agency remove Japan's historical industrial sites, including Hashima Island, from its list of World Heritage... 22:30 Jun. 21 -
#Korean War anniversary(Korean War Special) 70 years after Korean War outbreak, lasting peace still tall order
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Despite South Korea's unrelenting drive for reconciliation, North Korea is pivoting to brinkmanship tactics with its venomous rhetoric, demolition of a jo... 06:00 Jun. 21 -
#coronavirusTech firms support virus fight with mobile QR-code apps related article
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Major South Korean tech firms are supporting the country's virus fight with their own smartphone applications for QR code-based registration, a scheme mean... 08:00 Jun. 20 -
#South Korea NSC meeting(3rd LD) Seoul urges Pyongyang to keep reconciliatory deals, staunch posture in place over threats related article
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 4 paras) SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea held an emergency security meeting on Sunday and pressed North Korea to keep reconciliatory deals as Pyongyang conti... 15:53 Jun. 14 -
#South Korea mask rationing terminationS. Korea on course to end mask rationing this month related article
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- After nearly four months of state-led mask rationing to fight new coronavirus outbreaks, South Korea may end the strictly regulated scheme this month on the back of eased... 15:32 Jun. 14 -
#fine dustS. Korea to use satellite, latest tech to forecast fine dust emission levels related article
SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Friday that it plans to carry out research to try to accurately check fine dust emission levels that affect everyday lives. The 2020-24 fine dust rese... 10:50 Jun. 12 -
#school reopeningS. Korea to complete phased school reopening amid pandemic
By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- More South Korean pupils will return to classes on Monday in the final phase of the government's reopening plan, amid growing anxiety over a second wave of... 06:00 Jun. 08 -
#North KoreaSeoul committed to inter-Korean agreement despite harsh rhetoric from North
SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government said Sunday it remains committed toward upholding the agreements between the leaders of the two Koreas amid threats from the North to shut down... 14:49 Jun. 07 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon vows stronger national defense, security in Memorial Day address
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks in 6th para, photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in stressed his government's unswerving push for a peaceful Korea on Saturday, speaking in ... 11:21 Jun. 06 -
#coronavirusS. Korea to test QR codes at nightclubs, eateries, cinemas to contain virus
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to test quick response (QR) code-based entry logs at nightclubs, eateries, cinemas and even churches starting this week in its latest efforts to track an... 11:03 Jun. 01 -
#21st National AssemblyS. Korea's parliament opens new 4-year term amid pandemic crisis
SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's National Assembly kicked off its new four-year term Saturday amid the urgent task of containing the COVID-19 pandemic and curbing its economic fallout. T... 08:00 May. 30
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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(LEAD) Arrivals from high-risk nations required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results
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(2nd LD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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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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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
