Diplomacy
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(3rd LD) S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus cases amid cluster infections at Seoul church
(ATTN: UPDATES with new press briefing in paras 6-10; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases bounced back to over 50 on Saturday amid another outbre... 15:37 Jun. 27 -
USFK eases anti-virus restrictions in central Seoul
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Saturday it's lifting some restrictions on activities by its personnel in the central Seoul district of Yongsan, citing the continued low nu... 14:34 Jun. 27 -
#remains repatriationRemains of 6 fallen U.N. service members from Korean War repatriated to Hawaii related article
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The remains of six service members who died during the 1950-53 Korean War while fighting under the U.N. flag were sent to Hawaii, the United Nations Command (UNC) said Sa... 14:22 Jun. 27 -
S. Korea's military to deploy new wheeled anti-aircraft system
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to mass-produce a newly developed wheeled air defense cannon system for use by its military starting next year in a project to replace the aging Vulcan ... 13:02 Jun. 27 -
(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus cases amid cluster infections at Seoul church
(ATTN: MODIFIES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with additional info) SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases bounced back to over 50 on Saturday amid another... 11:04 Jun. 27 -
(LEAD) S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus infections
(ATTN: MODIFIES lead paras; UPDATES throughout with details; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday reported additional daily cases of COVID-19, with the number jumping ove... 10:32 Jun. 27 -
S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus infections
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea announced 51 additional COVID-19 infections Saturday, marking a continued rise in confirmed cases here amid an apparent second wave of outbreaks. Among the... 10:11 Jun. 27 -
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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 27. Korean-language dailies -- Prosecutors face setback in plan to indict Samsung heir Lee J... 09:45 Jun. 27 -
#Korean EmbassyS. Korean Embassy in D.C. installs banner thanking U.S. on Korean War anniversary related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Embassy in Washington on Friday installed a banner thanking the United States as both sides marked the 70th anniversary of the start ... 07:04 Jun. 27 -
#US CongressU.S. Congress moves to keep restrictions on removing troops from S. Korea related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Congress appeared set to keep restrictions on withdrawing American troops from South Korea in new legislation authorizing funding for militar... 03:56 Jun. 27 -
#NK tortureU.S. calls out N.K. regime for torture in detention facilities related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department called out the North Korean regime on Friday for allegedly using torture against defectors and others held in detention faci... 01:41 Jun. 27 -
#SOFA meeting
SOFA subcommittee discusses ways to bolster exchanges between local residents and U.S. troops
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Officials from South Korea and the United States discussed ways to bolster exchanges among South Korean civilians and American troops here Friday, as part of efforts to d... 17:22 Jun. 26 -
#Houthi attacks
S. Korea voices 'deep regrets' over Yemen's Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday voiced "deep regrets" over recent attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi rebels, reiterating any assault on civilians should not be tolerated. ... 13:38 Jun. 26 -
#Sudan aidS. Korea pledges $7.5 million aid for Sudan's response to COVID-19, economic development
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will offer US$7.5 million worth of aid to Sudan this year to help with the African country's response to the new coronavirus and its social and economic devel... 09:24 Jun. 26 -
#Trump(2nd LD) Trump pays respects at Korean War memorial on 70th anniversary of outbreak related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with ambassador's remarks in paras 5-6) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump paid his respects at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Thursday, ... 07:22 Jun. 26 -
#NK human traffickingU.S. names N. Korea worst human trafficking nation for 18th year related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department on Thursday designated North Korea as one of the worst human trafficking nations for the 18th consecutive year. The depar... 07:08 Jun. 26 -
#Korean WarTrump vows to continue to work for peace on Korean Peninsula: ambassador related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to continue to work for peace on the Korean Peninsula as he commemorated the 70th anniversary of the start of the ... 06:22 Jun. 26 -
#US State DepartmentU.S. supports use of WTO system to settle Seoul-Tokyo trade dispute: official related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States supports the use of the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement process to resolve trade issues between South Korea and Japan,... 04:59 Jun. 26
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Red mini dress triggers spat over dress code for female lawmakers
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(2nd LD) Major highways in Seoul partly closed, flood alerts issued as downpours raise water level of Han River
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(LEAD) Major highways in Seoul partly closed, flood alerts issued as downpours raise water level of Han River
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Major highways in Seoul partly closed as downpours raise water level of Han River
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(LEAD) New virus cases bounce back to over 40 on surge in domestic infections
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National
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Fresh tensions brewing in Seoul-Tokyo ties over court procedure to sell off Japanese assets
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Reform committee's recommendations to diffuse chief prosecutor's power draw backlash
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After six months, pandemic accelerates arrival of contactless future in S. Korea
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1 year after workplace anti-bullying law took effect, challenges remain
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N.K. seeks to distract from domestic hardships with liaison office demolition: experts
