Diplomacy
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#Lloyd AustinU.S. defense nominee vows to quickly conclude cost-sharing talks with S. Korea related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The nominee for U.S. secretary of defense on Tuesday said he will seek to quickly conclude stalled negotiations with South Korea to set the latter's ... 06:38 Jan. 20 -
#Blinken(LEAD) Blinken says U.S. is 'better positioned' to deal with N. Korea when working with allies
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks from Blinken in last 6 paras; REPLACES photo) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Secretary of State-designate Antony Blinken on Tuesday vowed eff... 04:36 Jan. 20 -
#BlinkenBlinken says U.S. is 'better positioned' to deal with N. Korea when working with allies
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Secretary of State-designate Antony Blinken on Tuesday vowed efforts to improve U.S. relations with allies, saying the country is "far better positio... 04:13 Jan. 20 -
#HainesUnderstanding N. Korean capabilities important part of intelligence: DNI nominee
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Understanding North Korea's capabilities and true intentions is a critical role of U.S. intelligence, the nominee for U.S. director of national intel... 03:09 Jan. 20 -
#nuke envoy Germany
S. Korea's nuke envoy holds phone talks with German minister
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Noh Kyu-duk, South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator, discussed North Korea issues with Niels Annen, minister of state at Germany's foreign office, by phone Tuesday, Seoul... 18:38 Jan. 19 -
Moon meets Amb. Harris, vows close cooperation with Biden administration
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in received a farewell courtesy call from outgoing U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris on Tuesday and reaffirmed that his government will cooperate closely wi... 18:13 Jan. 19 -
#S Korea US peaceFM Kang calls for close cooperation with incoming Biden gov't for peninsula peace
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha called Tuesday for close cooperation with the incoming U.S. administration of Joe Biden to make headway in efforts for a lasting peace on ... 17:40 Jan. 19 -
#N Korea(LEAD) S. Korea says it keeps family of killed fisheries official informed about probe progress
(ATTN: ADDS comments from deceased official's brother, background info in paras 7-10) SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The government has provided as much information about its ongoing probe as possible ... 16:54 Jan. 19 -
#travel ban
S. Korea extends travel ban on 6 countries, parts of the Philippines
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea extended its travel ban on six Middle East countries, parts of the Philippines and other regions by another six months, citing continuing security risks, the ... 16:48 Jan. 19 -
#N Korea
S. Korea says it keeps family of killed fisheries official informed about probe progress
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- The government has provided as much information about its ongoing probe as possible to the family of a South Korean fisheries official killed by North Korea's military in... 14:30 Jan. 19 -
#S Korea-U.S. allianceOutgoing U.S. envoy says hope alone won't resolve N.K. issue, calls for readiness related article
By Choi Soo-hyang SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris said Tuesday that hope alone will not resolve the North Korea issue, highlighting the importance o... 10:38 Jan. 19 -
#WEFMoon to join WEF's virtual meeting next week
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in will attend an online meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) next week and deliver a keynote speech on responding to the global health care and e... 10:16 Jan. 19 -
#BidenBiden to be inaugurated amid pandemic, worst political turmoil
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated as the next U.S. president this week in probably a never-before-seen ceremony that will highlight the dangers from... 10:00 Jan. 19 -
#Harry HarrisOutgoing U.S. envoy meets P.M., expresses hope to play role in advancing alliance related article
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris on Monday paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun and expressed his wish to play a role in adv... 19:16 Jan. 18 -
#S Korea Japan history(2nd LD) Moon says S. Korea will seek dialogue with Japan over solution to wartime sexual slavery
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 13-16) SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday that South Korea will seek dialogue with Japan to find a solution to Tokyo's wartime sexual slaver... 17:09 Jan. 18 -
#S Korea Japan history
(LEAD) Moon says S. Korea will seek dialogue with Japan over solution to wartime sexual slavery
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 11-12) SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday that South Korea will seek dialogue with Japan to find a solution to Tokyo's wartime sexual slaver... 15:57 Jan. 18 -
#Iran ship seizure(LEAD) Seoul moves warship away from Hormuz Strait amid negotiations over seized tanker: source
(ATTN: ADDS details on Iran's proposal related to U.N. membership fees in last two paras) SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has moved its anti-piracy naval unit operating near the Strait of H... 15:38 Jan. 18 -
#S Korea Japan history
Moon says S. Korea will seek dialogue with Japan over solution to wartime sexual slavery
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday that South Korea will seek dialogue with Japan to find a solution to Tokyo's wartime sexual slavery amid renewed tensions following a re... 13:36 Jan. 18 -
#MoonMoon hopes stalled N.K. nuke diplomacy will pick up from Singapore Declaration related article
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday expressed hope for the stalled diplomacy on North Korea's denuclearization to move forward from the agreement reached in the Singapore sum... 11:52 Jan. 18
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Man given jail term for 'slipper fight' with subway passengers over mask wearing
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(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 431 more cases of new coronavirus
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Japanese FM says Tokyo won't appeal Seoul court ruling over wartime sexual slavery
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(3rd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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(LEAD) Moon to accept Britain's invitation to G-7 summit, official says
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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
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Iran's oil tanker seizure appears aimed at pressuring S. Korea to unlock frozen assets: experts
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S. Koreans feel pinch of rising housing costs amid economic downturn
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China's push for FTA with S. Korea, Japan appears aimed at checking U.S. influence
