#Akh Unit
Diplomacy
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#BiegunBiegun planning visit to S. Korea as early as July: sources
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Stephen Biegun, U.S. deputy secretary of state and the point man on North Korea, is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month, diplomatic sources said Tuesday.... 10:08 Jun. 30 -
#Biegun(LEAD) Trump-Kim summit unlikely before U.S. presidential election: U.S. envoy related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks by Biegun, background from 7th para; ADDS photo) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy for North Korea said Monday that another summit b... 07:56 Jun. 30 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 30)
Narrow-minded Japan Tokyo should drop opposition to Seoul in G7 Japan has reportedly opposed South Korea's joining an expanded G7 summit, citing Seoul's stance was not "in lockstep" with the exist... 07:09 Jun. 30 -
#Biegun
Trump-Kim summit unlikely before U.S. presidential election: U.S. envoy related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy for North Korea said Monday that another summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is unlikely befo... 06:39 Jun. 30 -
#forum(Yonhap Forum) Yonhap News to host annual peace forum
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Yonhap News Agency was set to open an annual forum in Seoul on Tuesday to explore ways to reinvigorate efforts to promote inter-Korean reconciliation and ... 06:00 Jun. 30 -
Moon set for virtual summit with EU leaders on coronavirus, Korea peace, green energy
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in will hold a virtual summit with European Union leaders later Tuesday, as the two sides mark the 10th anniversary of signing a bilateral... 05:00 Jun. 30 -
#Moon Chung-inMoon's security adviser calls on N.K. to respond to S. Korea's calls for cooperation
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The special security adviser to President Moon Jae-in called Monday for North Korea to come out and respond to South Korea's calls for resuming inter-Korean cooperation s... 23:15 Jun. 29 -
#FMFM Kang says Bolton's memoir reveals 'far-right' perspective
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha on Monday described former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton's memoir as being fraught with a "far-right" perspective. She mad... 20:18 Jun. 29 -
#ODA
S. Korea to spend 36 billion won to help developing countries' pandemic responses
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to spend 36 billion won (US$29.9 million) this year on a new aid program to help developing countries fight the new coronavirus and support their effort... 17:46 Jun. 29 -
Japan proves 'shameless' with opposition to Trump's idea of adding South Korea to G7: Cheong Wa Dae official
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- Japan's reported protest against South Korea joining an expanded Group of Seven (G7) summit reflects its typical "shameless" behavior, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Monda... 16:28 Jun. 29 -
Moon urges 'aggressive' handling of global supply chain crisis
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in called Monday for an "aggressive" approach to surmount the global supply chain crisis, saying it poses a more serious threat to Sout... 15:31 Jun. 29 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
June 30 1882 -- Joseon signs a commerce treaty with Germany. 1983 -- State-run television station KBS broadcasts its first live program to help people find their family members separated by... 14:00 Jun. 29 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- (LEAD) New virus cases dip to below 50; cluster infections traced to churches in focus ... 13:00 Jun. 29 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 29)
No time to lower our guard As of Sunday, the number of people confirmed infected with the new coronavirus exceeded 10 million around the world. The death toll of more than 500,000 shows a global d... 06:55 Jun. 29 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on June 29)
Shaking Yoon Justice minister derides prosecutor general, orders inspection of trusted prosecutor Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae hurled criticism at Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl with harsh words... 06:54 Jun. 29 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 29. Korean-language dailies -- Prosecution leaning toward indicting Samsung heir Lee Jae-yon... 06:53 Jun. 29 -
#G7Japan voices opposition to Trump's idea of adding South Korea to G7: Kyodo
SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- Japan has delivered to the United States its opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's idea of expanding the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations to include South Korea... 15:49 Jun. 28 -
(4th LD) S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus cases amid cluster infections at Seoul church
(ATTN: ADDS details in para 7) SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases bounced back to over 50 on Saturday amid another outbreak of cluster infections traced to ... 20:12 Jun. 27 -
(3rd LD) S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus cases amid cluster infections at Seoul church
(ATTN: UPDATES with new press briefing in paras 6-10; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases bounced back to over 50 on Saturday amid another outbre... 15:37 Jun. 27
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(LEAD) Arrivals from high-risk nations required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results
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(2nd LD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
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Friends, family bid final farewell to Seoul mayor
News Focus
National
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N.K. seeks to distract from domestic hardships with liaison office demolition: experts
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S. Korean universities seek to ensure both academic integrity and anti-virus measures
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Debate over basic income takes center stage in S. Korean politics
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
