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#S Korea Thailand FM talksS. Korea, Thailand agree to hold high-level talks on health security
SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and Thailand agreed to launch a "two plus two" dialogue of foreign and health ministers to discuss cooperation in health and other relate... 19:12 Apr. 05 -
#S Korea-US-diplomacyS. Korea, U.S. agree 'in principle' on Moon-Biden summit in Washington
SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Seoul and Washington reached an agreement "in principle" to hold a summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington, Seoul's n... 18:40 Apr. 05 -
#MyanmarGov't may consider banning travel to Myanmar if unrest worsens: official
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The government could consider banning travel to Myanmar and arrange additional temporary flights to help South Koreans leave the country if the politica... 14:35 Apr. 05 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. -------------------- (2nd LD) New virus cases back below 500 on fewer tests; tougher curbs under revie... 14:12 Apr. 05 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
April 6 1887 -- The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) sets up a government agency in charge of telegraph services. 1984 -- The Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee selects a tiger, named Hodori, as ... 14:00 Apr. 05 -
#Dokdo(LEAD) Defense ministry rejects Japan's renewed claims over Dokdo islets related article
(ATTN: CLARIFIES para 6) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense ministry on Monday flatly dismissed Japan's renewed territorial claims to the country's easternmost islets ... 13:48 Apr. 05 -
#DokdoDefense ministry rejects Japan's renewed claims over Dokdo islets related article
SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense ministry on Monday flatly dismissed Japan's renewed territorial claims to the country's easternmost islets of Dokdo, saying Seoul does not even have... 11:39 Apr. 05 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 5)
Keep diplomatic balance New strategy needed to avoid US-China rivalry China needs to play a more active role in denuclearizing North Korea and facilitating peace and stability on the Korean Penins... 07:01 Apr. 05 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 5. Korean-language dailies -- Gov't hints at raising social distancing level if COVID-19 sp... 07:01 Apr. 05 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
April 5 1860 -- Choi Je-u establishes Donghak (eastern studies), an indigenous Korean religion that integrated ideas of Christianity, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, as well as promot... 14:00 Apr. 04 -
#S Korea China FM talks(4th LD) Wang says S. Korea, China will seek 'political' resolution process for Korean Peninsula issue
(ATTN: ADDS Chung's remarks and press release in paras 11-17) By Song Sang-ho BEIJING/SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that China and South Korea will seek ... 18:00 Apr. 03 -
#Myanmar travel alert
Foreign ministry raises travel alert for Myanmar
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry raised its travel alert for Myanmar and decided to form a team dedicated to protecting South Korean citizens in the Southeast Asian country, official... 17:28 Apr. 03 -
#S Korea China FM talks
(3rd LD) Wang says S. Korea, China will seek 'political' resolution process for Korean Peninsula issue
(ATTN: RECASTS 4th para; ADDS more info in paras 6-8) By Song Sang-ho BEIJING/SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that China and South Korea will seek a process... 15:38 Apr. 03 -
#S Korea China FM talks
(2nd LD) Wang says S. Korea, China will seek 'political' resolution process for Korean Peninsula issue
(ATTN: CHANGES dateline, headline, lead, photo; UPDATES throughout) By Song Sang-ho BEIJING/SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that China and South Korea will... 15:05 Apr. 03 -
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#S Korea China FM talks(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, China hold talks on N.K. nuke, regional, global issues
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead, paras 3-4; TRIMS) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, held talks in the sout... 12:54 Apr. 03 -
#Suh Hoon(2nd LD) S. Korea, Japan, U.S. agree on need to quickly resume dialogue with N. Korea related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional information, background in paras 8-10) WASHINGTON, April 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, Japan and the United States have agreed on the need to peacefully resolve the Nort... 10:14 Apr. 03
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(LEAD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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1 in 4 Seoul citizens reports 'revenge spending' amid pandemic
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(2nd LD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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S. Korea joins 'elite group' of fighter jet makers: CNN
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(Yonhap Feature) How young voters, once solid supporters of liberal causes, turned against Moon's party in by-elections
News Focus
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
