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#Stephen Biegun
(2nd LD) U.S. to 'reevaluate' ban on American citizens' travel to N.K. for humanitarian aid
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- The United States will "reevaluate" its ban on its citizens' travel to North Korea early next year to facilitate aid groups' deli... 18:34 Dec. 19
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ------------------ (LEAD) U.S. to "reevaluate" ban on American citizens' travel to N.K. for human... 18:09 Dec. 19
#Stephen Biegun
(LEAD) U.S. to "reevaluate" ban on American citizens' travel to N.K. for humanitarian aid
(ATTN: ADDS photo; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- The United States will "reevaluate" its ban on its citizens' travel to North Korea next year to facilitate aid groups' legitimate d... 18:04 Dec. 19
#Stephen Biegun
Biegun in Korea for consultations on denuclearization, sanctions
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- Stephen Biegun, the U.S. special representative on North Korea policy, arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for discussions on ways to revitalize the denuclearization proc... 16:52 Dec. 19
#North Korea diplomacy
(LEAD) No significant progress in denuclearization expected in 2019: think tank
(ATTN: UPDATES with researcher's comments in last 5 paras; ADDS photo, byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- In the coming year, North Korea and the United States will likely continue ... 15:14 Dec. 19
#North Korea diplomacy
No significant progress in denuclearization expected in 2019: think tank
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- In the coming year, North Korea and the United States will likely continue lethargic negotiations on denuclearization, ratcheting up pressure on South Korea to choose bet... 14:21 Dec. 19
#Moon Jae-in
President Moon welcomes new S. Korean head of Interpol
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday welcomed the recent election of a South Korean as the new head of Interpol, calling it a victory for the entire nation. "I sincerely... 13:36 Dec. 19
#Tunisia
S. Korean PM vows to speed up cooperation with Tunisia
TUNIS, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said Tuesday that his government will do its utmost to make up for the slow progress in its relations with Tunisia. Lee made th... 10:08 Dec. 19
#arms industry
State arms agency seeks to raise anti-corruption index in defense industry
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms agency said Wednesday it has forged a partnership with a local anti-corruption watchdog in a bid to enhance transparency in the defense industry.... 09:01 Dec. 19
U.S. can lift N.K. sanctions after denuclearization: State Department
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The United States is willing to lift sanctions on North Korea after the country dismantles its nuclear weapons program, the State Department said Tuesday. North K... 07:00 Dec. 19
U.S. envoy on N.K. to visit Seoul to boost coordination: State Department
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. special envoy for North Korea will visit South Korea this week to coordinate the allies' push to dismantle Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program, the U.S. Sta... 01:48 Dec. 19
#North Korea
(4th LD) Top S. Korean, U.S. nuclear envoys to discuss N. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with meeting with Russian envoy at bottom; ADDS photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States will have senior-level discussions on North Korea ... 21:15 Dec. 18
#US Embassy
Police reject watchdog's proposal to allow one-man protest in front of U.S. Embassy
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- Police have refused to accept the state human rights watchdog's recommendation that a one-man protest be allowed right in front of the United States Embassy in downtown S... 15:27 Dec. 18
#Japan defense policy
S. Korea urges transparency in Japan's defense policy
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea called on Japan Tuesday to carry out its security policy in a transparent way that contributes to regional peace, after Tokyo approved new national defense gu... 15:25 Dec. 18
#North Korea
(3rd LD) Top S. Korean, U.S. nuclear envoys to discuss N. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 3-6) ) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States will have senior-level discussions on North Korea this week, Seoul's foreign... 15:12 Dec. 18
(3rd LD) U.N. passes resolution condemning N.K. human rights abuses
(ATTN: UPDATES lead paras with S. Korea's response; CHANGES dateline) SEOUL/NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday hailed the adoption of a United Nations resolution on North Korea's ... 14:04 Dec. 18
Today in Korean history
Dec. 19 1932 -- Korean independence activist Yun Bong-gil is executed in Japan for assassinating seven top Japanese military leaders. Japan colonized the Korean Peninsula from 1910 to 1945. ... 14:00 Dec. 18
#global gender gap
S. Korea ranks 115th out of 149 countries in gender gap ranking last year
GENEVA, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The level of economic participation and opportunity of South Korean women is well below the world average, putting the country in 115th position out of 149 countries in ... 11:51 Dec. 18
#North Korea
(2nd LD) Top S. Korean, U.S. nuclear envoys to discuss N. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with talks with Russia, more background info from 6th para; ADDS byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States will have senior-level discussio... 11:25 Dec. 18
#North Korea
(LEAD) Top S. Korean, U.S. nuclear envoys to discuss N. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States will have senior-level discussions on North Korea this week, Seoul's foreign ministr... 11:01 Dec. 18

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