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#White House(LEAD) Biden pledges more investment in meeting over semiconductor shortage related article
(ATTN: CHANGES slug; RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with remarks from President Biden, more details, additional information in paras 2-11) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 12 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Pre... 03:52 Apr. 13 -
#EV battery dispute
White House says battery dispute settlement by LG, SK makes them more reliable suppliers related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 12 (Yonhap) -- The settlement of an electric vehicle battery dispute between two South Korean manufacturers will help build U.S. confidence in their reliability, a... 02:36 Apr. 13 -
#White HouseWhite House meeting on semiconductor to focus on how to remove shortage related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 12 (Yonhap) -- President Joe Biden and his White House will focus on short-term and long-term solutions to the ongoing shortage of semiconductors, which will inclu... 02:09 Apr. 13 -
#Iran nuclear deal(LEAD) South Korea's PM: Iran's frozen funds should be quickly returned related article
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Chung's remarks to reporters; CHANGES headline) TEHRAN, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Monday South Korea should "quickly" return US$7 billio... 19:59 Apr. 12 -
#FM
S. Korea's FM says Ramadan holds greater significance at time of pandemic
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign minister said Monday that the Islamic holy month of Ramadan holds a greater significance than ever at a time when the world is fighting against the... 19:05 Apr. 12 -
#Fukushima dischargeS. Korea voices 'grave concerns' over Japan's expected decision to release Fukushima water into sea
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign ministry voiced "grave concerns" Monday over Japan's decision, expected this week, to release contaminated water from its wrecked Fukushima nuclear... 18:56 Apr. 12 -
#Iran nuclear dealPM: S. Korea willing to help Iran advance dialogue for restoring nuclear deal related article
TEHRAN, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's prime minister said Monday his country is willing to provide "sideline" support for Iran to advance "productive" dialogue with partners in restoring the 2... 11:35 Apr. 12 -
#PM(LEAD) S. Korean PM arrives in Iran: report
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun arrived in Iran on Sunday, a report said, as Seoul seeks to improve relatio... 22:02 Apr. 11 -
#BidenBiden hails battery dispute settlement between LG, SK as 'win for American workers, auto industry'
WASHINGTON, April 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday hailed the settlement of an electric vehicle battery dispute between LG Energy Solution Ltd. and SK Innovation Co. as a "win for ... 21:13 Apr. 11 -
#missileN. Korea may be modifying submersible missile test barge: 38 North
SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- New satellite images show that North Korea may be modifying its submersible missile test barge at a shipyard on its east coast, a U.S. expert website monitoring the comm... 16:04 Apr. 11 -
#PMS. Korean PM departs for Iran amid tension over seized Tehran funds
SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun departed for Iran on Sunday for bilateral talks amid lingering tension over Tehran's call to unlock its funds frozen here unde... 11:15 Apr. 11 -
#Prince PhilipMoon offers condolences over Prince Philip's death
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Saturday expressed his condolences over the death of Prince Philip, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. "I extend my heartfelt thou... 20:24 Apr. 10 -
#White House
White House to host virtual meeting on semiconductor shortage
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The White House said Friday that it will host a virtual meeting of top executive officers from global semiconductor manufacturers, including South Korea's tech giant... 05:51 Apr. 10 -
#North Korea policy review
U.S. focused on reducing threats from N. Korea: State Dept.
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The main focus of U.S. policy toward North Korea will be to denuclearize the country and thus reduce threats posed to the United States and its allie... 04:32 Apr. 10 -
#US-North Korea(LEAD) N. Korea's 'difficult' conditions come from own actions: White House spokeswoman related article
(ATTN: ADDS photo) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's difficult conditions are caused by the actions of its own leadership, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Friday,... 04:12 Apr. 10 -
Biden seeks slight increase in defense spending, citing growing threats
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday sent his defense budget proposal for next year to Congress with a slight increase needed to counter threats from countries such as... 04:12 Apr. 10 -
#US-North Korea
N. Korea's 'difficult' conditions come from own actions: White House spokeswoman related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, April 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's difficult conditions are caused by the actions of its own leadership, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Friday, insisting no U.S. ... 02:26 Apr. 10 -
#PM Tehran visit(2nd LD) S. Korean PM to visit Iran next week amid lingering tension over frozen Tehran funds
(ATTN: UPDATES with Chung's phone call with ship captain in 8th para) SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun will visit Iran next week for talks on bilateral ties and other issues... 23:12 Apr. 09 -
#PM Tehran visit
(LEAD) S. Korean PM to visit Iran next week amid lingering tension over frozen Tehran funds
(ATTN: UPDATES with Iranian report on Chung's visit in paras 4-5; TRIMS) SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun will visit Iran next week for talks on bilateral ties and other iss... 22:47 Apr. 09
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(2nd LD) AstraZeneca vaccine rollout resumed, those under 30 excluded
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S. Korea, U.S. closely watching N. Korean moves on SLBMs, new submarine: JCS
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(LEAD) New virus cases back under 600 on fewer tests; curbs extended amid spring resurgence
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(LEAD) Seoul mayor pushes for introduction of self-testing kits, extending hours for small businesses
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S. Korea voices 'grave concerns' over Japan's expected decision to release Fukushima water into sea
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National
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Sino-U.S. tensions, tighter China-N.K. ties feared to weaken denuke efforts
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Defense cost-sharing deal signals tighter, more stable S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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Legislation on compensating virus-hit small biz picks up steam
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
