Diplomacy
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#remains repatriationRemains of 6 fallen U.N. service members from Korean War repatriated to Hawaii related article
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The remains of six service members who died during the 1950-53 Korean War while fighting under the U.N. flag were sent to Hawaii, the United Nations Command (UNC) said Sa... 14:22 Jun. 27 -
S. Korea's military to deploy new wheeled anti-aircraft system
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to mass-produce a newly developed wheeled air defense cannon system for use by its military starting next year in a project to replace the aging Vulcan ... 13:02 Jun. 27 -
(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus cases amid cluster infections at Seoul church
(ATTN: MODIFIES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with additional info) SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases bounced back to over 50 on Saturday amid another... 11:04 Jun. 27 -
(LEAD) S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus infections
(ATTN: MODIFIES lead paras; UPDATES throughout with details; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday reported additional daily cases of COVID-19, with the number jumping ove... 10:32 Jun. 27 -
S. Korea reports 51 more coronavirus infections
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea announced 51 additional COVID-19 infections Saturday, marking a continued rise in confirmed cases here amid an apparent second wave of outbreaks. Among the... 10:11 Jun. 27 -
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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 27. Korean-language dailies -- Prosecutors face setback in plan to indict Samsung heir Lee J... 09:45 Jun. 27 -
#Korean EmbassyS. Korean Embassy in D.C. installs banner thanking U.S. on Korean War anniversary related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Embassy in Washington on Friday installed a banner thanking the United States as both sides marked the 70th anniversary of the start ... 07:04 Jun. 27 -
#US CongressU.S. Congress moves to keep restrictions on removing troops from S. Korea related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Congress appeared set to keep restrictions on withdrawing American troops from South Korea in new legislation authorizing funding for militar... 03:56 Jun. 27 -
#NK tortureU.S. calls out N.K. regime for torture in detention facilities related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 26 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department called out the North Korean regime on Friday for allegedly using torture against defectors and others held in detention faci... 01:41 Jun. 27 -
#SOFA meeting
SOFA subcommittee discusses ways to bolster exchanges between local residents and U.S. troops
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Officials from South Korea and the United States discussed ways to bolster exchanges among South Korean civilians and American troops here Friday, as part of efforts to d... 17:22 Jun. 26 -
#Houthi attacks
S. Korea voices 'deep regrets' over Yemen's Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday voiced "deep regrets" over recent attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi rebels, reiterating any assault on civilians should not be tolerated. ... 13:38 Jun. 26 -
#Sudan aidS. Korea pledges $7.5 million aid for Sudan's response to COVID-19, economic development
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will offer US$7.5 million worth of aid to Sudan this year to help with the African country's response to the new coronavirus and its social and economic devel... 09:24 Jun. 26 -
#Trump(2nd LD) Trump pays respects at Korean War memorial on 70th anniversary of outbreak related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with ambassador's remarks in paras 5-6) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump paid his respects at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Thursday, ... 07:22 Jun. 26 -
#NK human traffickingU.S. names N. Korea worst human trafficking nation for 18th year related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department on Thursday designated North Korea as one of the worst human trafficking nations for the 18th consecutive year. The depar... 07:08 Jun. 26 -
#Korean WarTrump vows to continue to work for peace on Korean Peninsula: ambassador related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to continue to work for peace on the Korean Peninsula as he commemorated the 70th anniversary of the start of the ... 06:22 Jun. 26 -
#US State DepartmentU.S. supports use of WTO system to settle Seoul-Tokyo trade dispute: official related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States supports the use of the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement process to resolve trade issues between South Korea and Japan,... 04:59 Jun. 26 -
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(LEAD) Trump pays respects at Korean War memorial on 70th anniversary of outbreak related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details of visit; CHANGES headline, photo) By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump paid his respects at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Th... 01:32 Jun. 26 -
#US ambassadorU.S. remains open to engaging N. Korea on Singapore Summit goals: ambassador related article
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States remains open to engaging North Korea in talks to denuclearize the country and establish better relations, U.S. Ambassador to South K... 00:10 Jun. 26
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(LEAD) Arrivals from high-risk nations required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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(2nd LD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
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Seoul mayor's funeral to be held online amid coronavirus concerns
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'
