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#defense cost-sharing talksS. Korea, U.S. continue defense cost-sharing talks for 2nd day
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Wednesday continued negotiations on sharing the costs for the upkeep of American troops in the South, with the two... 05:38 Dec. 05 -
#US-S Korea-JapanU.S. encouraged by S. Korea-Japan efforts to improve relationship: official
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The United States is encouraged that South Korea and Japan are seeking ways to improve their relationship, and will continue to support those efforts, ... 04:43 Dec. 05 -
#Chinese FM visit(3rd LD) Chinese FM Wang Yi calls for joint efforts for regional peace, stability
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 9-13; TRIMS) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Wednesday for South Korea to make joint efforts to play a "constructive"... 20:45 Dec. 04 -
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N. Korea raps Japan over past wrongdoing, urges sincere apology
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday blasted Japan for its crimes against Koreans during the 1910-45 colonial rule period, calling it a "shameless country" that continues to refuse to... 18:54 Dec. 04 -
#Chinese FM visit
(2nd LD) Chinese FM Wang Yi calls for joint efforts for regional peace, stability
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS photo; CHANGES photo; TRIMS) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Wednesday for South Korea to make joint efforts to... 17:41 Dec. 04 -
#Saudi Arabia(Yonhap Interview) Saudi minister expresses expectations for S. Korea's role in protecting Persian Gulf
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- A senior Saudi diplomat expressed expectations on Wednesday that South Korea will play "a major role" in safeguarding maritime security in the Persian G... 17:18 Dec. 04 -
#Moon Hee-sang Japan proposalInt'l groups oppose Assembly chief's proposal to end forced labor dispute with Japan
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- A group of international civic groups announced a joint statement on Wednesday opposing the South Korean parliamentary leader's recent proposal to end the wartime forced l... 16:12 Dec. 04 -
#Stephen BiegunS. Korea, U.S. seek Biegun's visit to Seoul ahead of N.K.'s year-end deadline
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are working to set up a visit to Seoul by U.S. Special Representative Stephen Biegun later this month ahead of an end-of-... 14:50 Dec. 04 -
#Chinese FM visit(LEAD) Chinese FM Wang Yi arrives in Seoul for talks on bilateral ties, peninsula issue
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS photo) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with his counterpart on his first trip ... 13:30 Dec. 04 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ---------------- (LEAD) Defense chief calls for firm readiness posture against N. Korea SEOUL -... 13:30 Dec. 04 -
#FMFM says S. Korea seeks to be a 'force of cooperation' between U.S. and China
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking to be "a force for cooperation" between the United States and China, not being caught in between the two in terms of its national ... 11:29 Dec. 04 -
#Trump NK ties(News Focus) Trump's revival of military threat intended to curb N.K. provocations: experts
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about the possibility of using force against North Korea appears intended to warn against possible provocations ahead... 11:26 Dec. 04 -
#Stephen BiegunBiegun says U.S. won't give up on nuclear talks with N. Korea
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun said Tuesday that the United States will not give up on negotiating with North Korea to dism... 11:14 Dec. 04 -
#Chinese FM visit
Chinese FM Wang Yi to arrive in Seoul for talks on bilateral ties, peninsula issue
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was set to arrive in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with his South Korean counterpart on his first trip here since bilateral... 09:07 Dec. 04 -
#defense cost-sharing(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. begin 4th round of defense cost-sharing talks
(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks by Jeong, background in last 5 paras) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Tuesday began their fourth round of negotia... 07:07 Dec. 04 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 4)
An unsuitable minister Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul described South Korea and the United States as "provocative forces" during a discussion at the Korea Press Center. When asked about North ... 06:57 Dec. 04 -
#Trump(LEAD) Trump hints U.S. may use military force against N.K. if necessary
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more Trump remarks, details) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump hinted Tuesday that the United States may use military force ag... 04:20 Dec. 04 -
#Trump(LEAD) Trump debates need for U.S. troop presence in S. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Trump's remarks, details) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that it is up for debate whether keeping American tr... 02:48 Dec. 04 -
#defense cost-sharingS. Korea, U.S. begin 4th round of defense cost-sharing talks
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Tuesday began their fourth round of negotiations on sharing the costs for the upkeep of U.S. troops in the South, ... 00:47 Dec. 04
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S. Korea gripped by season's coldest weather
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(LEAD) Moon, Trump agree on need to maintain dialogue momentum over N. Korea
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President Moon to meet with Irish rock band U2's Bono in Seoul
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(3rd LD) Ulsan vice mayor summoned in election-meddling probe
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News Focus
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Trump's revival of military threat intended to curb N.K. provocations: experts
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Shorter firing interval indicates N.K.'s super-large rocket launcher almost ready for operation: experts
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Moon's New Southern Policy 2.0 launched at Busan summit with ASEAN
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Is South Korea really a 'free rider' or 'major abuser' in alliance with U.S.?
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Hectic diplomacy between defense chiefs amid dimmed hopes to save GSOMIA
