#Donald Trump
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#Japan Dokdo claim(LEAD) S. Korea strongly protests Japan's renewed claims to Dokdo
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry issued a strong protest on Monday over Japan's renewed claims to South Korea's easternmost islets ... 20:14 Jan. 20 -
#S Koreans(2nd LD) Search for 4 S. Koreans missing in Himalayas suspended due to bad weather
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES paras 1-6) KATHMANDU/SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The search for four South Koreans missing in the Himalayas was suspended due to inclement weather hours after... 19:11 Jan. 20 -
#Korea UAE cultural exchangeS. Korea, UAE to celebrate 40th year of relationship with cultural events
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United Arab Emirates will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year with a range of cultural events throughout 2020, the ... 18:00 Jan. 20 -
#Japan Dokdo claim
S. Korea protests Japanese FM's claim to Dokdo
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry issued a strong protest on Monday over Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi's parliamentary speech that renewed Japan's claim to South Korea's... 17:14 Jan. 20 -
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(LEAD) Search resumes for 4 S. Koreans missing in Himalayas
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES story as search operations resumed; ADDS photo) KATHMANDU/SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Search operations resumed Monday for four South Koreans missing in the H... 16:03 Jan. 20 -
#S Koreans
Search for S. Koreans missing in Himalayas could take weeks: report
KATHMANDU/SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Search operations for four South Koreans missing in the Himalayas could take at least a few weeks as bad weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts, offici... 11:34 Jan. 20 -
#Incheon ferry terminalIncheon's new int'l ferry terminal to open June 15
INCHEON, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Incheon's new ferry passenger terminal, linking the western South Korean port to 10 Chinese cities, will formally open on June 15, officials said Monday. The Incheon... 10:47 Jan. 20 -
#WaPo
Washington Post criticizes Pompeo-Esper column on defense cost-sharing with S. Korea
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The Washington Post has criticized last week's joint column by the U.S. secretaries of state and defense about defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea... 10:39 Jan. 20 -
#South Korean trekkers mssing in Annapurna(2nd LD) Heavy snowfall hinders search efforts for 4 missing S. Korean trekkers in Himalayas
(ATTN: UPDATES with suspension of search operation in 6th para) SEOUL/KATHMANDU, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Heavy snowfall is delaying Nepalese rescue workers' efforts to search for four South Korean scho... 20:09 Jan. 19 -
#South Korean trekkers mssing in Annapurna(LEAD) Heavy snowfall hinders search efforts for 4 missing S. Korean trekkers in Himalayas
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 4, 6, 8) SEOUL/KATHMANDU, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Heavy snowfall is delaying Nepalese rescue workers' efforts to save four South Korean school teachers who went missing whi... 14:41 Jan. 19 -
#South Korean trekkers mssing in AnnapurnaHeavy snowfall hinders search efforts for 4 missing S. Korean trekkers in Himalayas
SEOUL/KATHMANDU, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Heavy snowfall is delaying Nepalese rescue workers' efforts to save four South Korean school teachers who went missing while trekking a circuit route of Annapur... 14:08 Jan. 19 -
#inter-Korean cooperationInter-Korean cooperation will occur within framework of denuclearization: official
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's push for inter-Korean cooperation will be done in a way that can facilitate the denuclearization negotiations between the United States and North Korea, a s... 12:51 Jan. 18 -
#nuclear envoyU.S. reaffirms support for improved inter-Korean relations: Seoul official
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The United States has reaffirmed its support for improved inter-Korean relations, a Seoul official said Friday, amid bilateral consultations on how to... 10:52 Jan. 18 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Jan. 18)
Individual tours to North Seoul, Washington should overcome differences in inter-Korean issues The Moon Jae-in government is considering allowing South Koreans to travel to North Korea on an indiv... 09:08 Jan. 18 -
S. Korea's options on Hormuz strait appear shortlisted
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government has yet to complete a review of options on how to contribute to security in the Strait of Hormuz, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Saturday amid ... 07:00 Jan. 18 -
#US Joint Chiefs of StaffU.S. military leader expresses full confidence in ability to defend against new N.K. missiles
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday that he has "100 percent confidence" in the U.S. ability to defend itself from new Nor... 06:34 Jan. 18 -
#State DepartmentU.S. says inter-Korean cooperation, denuclearization need to move in lockstep
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The United States and South Korea are working together to ensure that inter-Korean cooperation proceeds "in lockstep" with progress in North Korea's denuclearization... 05:34 Jan. 18 -
#ship seizure(LEAD) Indonesia releases ship with S. Korean crew members after 100 days of detention
(ATTN: ADDS more info in para 5; CHANGES photo) JAKARTA, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Indonesia released a ship carrying South Korean crew members Friday after about 100 days of detention for violating ter... 23:22 Jan. 17 -
#defense cost talks(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. not discussing troops deployment as part of defense cost deal: Seoul envoy
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline, lead; ADDS Seoul envoy's remarks upon arrival in Seoul in last 2 paras) WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are not discussing the possi... 20:30 Jan. 17
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Foreign countries tighten travel restrictions on S. Korea as new coronavirus cases spike
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S. Koreans rely on digital maps to track spreading virus
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11 soldiers confirmed as coronavirus patients, 7,700 in quarantine
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More than half of S. Korean coronavirus infections linked to Shincheonji
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(8th LD) S. Korea ups alert to highest level as virus cases spike to 602, death toll at 6
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National
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One month into outbreak, coronavirus shakes life in S. Korea
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S. Korea still on alert despite slowing coronavirus outbreak
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Moon hopes for spring summit with Trump, feasibility still a question
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Fake news another hurdle in tackling coronavirus in S. Korea
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S. Korea's decision for 'independent' naval ops in Hormuz Strait seeks delicate balance between U.S., Iran
