#North Korea
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#S Korea Japan relations(LEAD) (News Focus) Seoul-Tokyo ties headed for new low after sex slavery ruling
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 17-18) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Relations between South Korea and Japan appeared headed for a new low Friday, as a Seoul court delivered a landmark r... 17:03 Jan. 08 -
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week. ------------ N. Korea's Kim yet to make final decision on denuclearization: Pompeo WASHINGTON,... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ------------ N. Korea likely to open rare party congress this week SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- N... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week. ------ Jan. 5 -- Pompeo says N. Korea's Kim has yet to make final decision on denuclearization ... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week. ------------ Minister says he hopes for positive message from N. Korea SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Unificat... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
#S Korea Japan relations
(News Focus) Seoul-Tokyo ties headed for new low after sex slavery ruling
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Relations between South Korea and Japan appeared headed for a new low Friday, as a Seoul court delivered a landmark ruling ordering Tokyo to compensate its... 15:08 Jan. 08 -
#S Korea(LEAD) New S. Korean envoy to Japan vows efforts to improve ties with Tokyo
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES story with Kang's comments; RESTRUCTURES) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Kang Chang-il, South Korea's new ambassador to Japan, vowed Friday to ... 13:27 Jan. 08 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (LEAD) S. Korean court orders Tokyo to pay damages to wartime sex slavery victims in... 13:27 Jan. 08 -
#Andy KimKorean American lawmaker helps 'clean up' tarnished U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), a Korean American congressman, received wide attention and praise on Thursday for helping clean up the mess from the previous day's insurrection... 11:29 Jan. 08 -
#S Korea
Ex-lawmaker Kang appointed as new ambassador to Japan
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea formally appointed Kang Chang-il, a former four-term ruling party lawmaker, as new ambassador to Japan, the foreign ministry said Friday, as Seoul seeks to imp... 10:38 Jan. 08 -
#editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 8)
A diplomatic fumble It has been found that a Korean intelligence authority reported to the Blue House about suspicious movements of the Iranian military to seize a Korean-flagged tanker now detain... 07:18 Jan. 08 -
#Pompeo
Pompeo approves new cyber-security bureau, citing threats from N. Korea, others related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has approved the establishment of a department bureau to counter cyber-security threats from North Korea and other... 03:55 Jan. 08 -
#Biden victory certification
S. Korea congratulates Biden on Congress' certification of election victory
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden after the Congress certified his election, expressing hopes for closer cooperation and a stronger alli... 18:55 Jan. 07 -
Cheong Wa Dae vows 'multi-pronged' efforts for release of Iran-seized oil tanker
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday it will make "multi-pronged" efforts for the release of a South Korean oil tanker seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards earlier this week. "... 16:45 Jan. 07 -
#ship seizure(2nd LD) S. Korean delegation departs for Iran to negotiate release of seized oil tanker
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 8-10) SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- A government delegation left for Iran on Thursday to negotiate an early release of the South Korean oil tanker and its crew seized by ... 15:25 Jan. 07 -
#ship seizure
(LEAD) S. Korean delegation departs for Iran to negotiate release of seized oil tanker
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 7th para) SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- A government delegation left for Iran on Thursday to negotiate an early release of the South Korean oil tanker and its crew seized by Ir... 13:37 Jan. 07 -
#Iran frozen assets(LEAD) Iran requests use of frozen money to purchase US$1 billion worth of medical equipment: source
(ATTN: ADDS photo, more info in 15th para) SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Iran made a request to South Korea for the use of its money frozen under U.S. sanctions to purchase $1 billion worth of medical ... 13:37 Jan. 07 -
#Iran frozen assets
Iran requests use of frozen money to purchase US$1 billion worth of medical equipment: source
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Iran made a request to South Korea for the use of its money frozen under U.S. sanctions to purchase $1 billion worth of medical equipment, a diplomatic source has said, str... 12:08 Jan. 07 -
#FMFM Kang calls for continued int'l support for peace efforts on peninsula
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha has called for steadfast international support for South Korea's efforts to foster lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, her office said T... 07:45 Jan. 07
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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
News Focus
National
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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
