#Moon Jae-in
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#missile curb removalLifting missile curbs on S. Korea 'complementary' to U.S. regional deterrence efforts: senator
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The recent lifting of U.S. curbs on South Korea's missile development would be "complementary" to America's regional deterrence efforts, a U.S. senator sai... 19:49 Jun. 05 -
#ruling party chiefRuling party chief to push to visit U.S. to find way for resumption of Kaesong complex
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The head of the ruling Democratic Party said Saturday that he would seek a visit to the United States in the near future to explore a "clue" for the resumption of the now-... 16:21 Jun. 05 -
Today in Korean history
June 6 1882 -- Korea's Joseon Dynasty signs a treaty of friendship and commerce with Britain. 1956 -- South Korea holds its first memorial ceremony for soldiers who died in the 1950-53 Kor... 14:00 Jun. 05 -
#vaccineOver 1 mln doses of J&J vaccine from U.S. arrive in S. Korea
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- More than 1 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine arrived in South Korea from the United States on Saturday in what Seoul and Washington officials ... 11:02 Jun. 05 -
#Putin Russia North KoreaPutin calls for guaranteeing N. Korea's security to resolve nuclear quandary
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for guaranteeing the security of North Korea to resolve the standoff over its nuclear program, stressing that... 08:07 Jun. 05 -
Upcoming joint exercise with S. Korea, Japan is frequently held drill: Pentagon spokesman related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming joint air force exercise with South Korea and Japan is routine training that is held "very frequently" and is aimed at enhancing their jo... 05:33 Jun. 05 -
#U.S. vaccine(LEAD) U.S. vaccines to S. Korea will ensure safety of troops, deepen friendship: State Dept.
(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of remarks from White House spokeswoman, minor changes in paras 5-11; ADDS photo) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, June 4 (Yonhap) -- U.S. vaccine support for South Korea wil... 03:37 Jun. 05 -
U.S. vaccines to S. Korea will ensure safety of troops, deepen friendship: State Dept.
WASHINGTON, June 4 (Yonhap) -- U.S. vaccine support for South Korea will help ensure the safety and readiness of the combined forces in the U.S. ally, a State Department spokesman said Friday. N... 23:10 Jun. 04 -
#FM US senators(LEAD) FM meets U.S. senators, discusses alliance issues
(ATTN: ADDS senators' meeting with defense chief in last 2 paras, photo) SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong on Friday met with three visiting U.S. senators and discussed bilat... 18:08 Jun. 04 -
#KCNA
N. Korea slams Japan for describing Dokdo as its territory in Olympic map
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state news agency on Friday slammed Japan for describing South Korea's easternmost islets as Japanese territory in a map for the Tokyo Olympics, saying that ... 18:07 Jun. 04 -
#JSARussian ambassador to S. Korea visits Panmunjom: UNC
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Russian Ambassador to South Korea Andrey Kulik has visited the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom, the United Nations Command (UNC) said Friday. Kulik visited Pa... 17:27 Jun. 04 -
#FM US senatorsFM meets U.S. senators, discusses alliance issues
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong on Friday met with three visiting U.S. senators and discussed bilateral and alliance issues, the foreign ministry said. During the meet... 16:06 Jun. 04 -
#Biden
(LEAD) Biden says U.S. will share vaccines with vulnerable countries, including to S. Korea related article
(ATTN: RECASTS 7th para to clarify the COVID-19 vaccines the U.S. agreed to provide to South Korea have yet to be delivered; UPDATES with more details, additional information in paras 8-13) By Byun Du... 05:42 Jun. 04 -
#Biden
Biden says U.S. will share vaccines with vulnerable countries, including to S. Korea related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The United States plans to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need, including South Korea, President Joe Biden said Thursday. The United Sta... 00:53 Jun. 04 -
British PM expects S. Korea to play a role in G-7 summit next week: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday welcomed South Korea's commitment to playing a role in an upcoming summit of global leaders on COVID-19, climate change an... 19:39 Jun. 03 -
#NK oil tankers
Gov't examining possibility of S. Korean firms' sanctions violations after oil tanker transfers to N.K.
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The government is looking into the possibility of South Korean firms violating U.N. sanctions against North Korea amid a report that two oil tankers, previously owned by t... 16:57 Jun. 03 -
#DokdoS. Korean lawmakers propose resolution denouncing Tokyo's Dokdo claim on Olympic map related article
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- A group of South Korean lawmakers on Thursday submitted a resolution condemning Japan for laying claim to Dokdo on a map for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The resolution... 16:39 Jun. 03 -
#Red Flag AlaskaS. Korea sends over 100 troops to U.S.-led Red Flag Alaska air exercise
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea sent more than 100 Air Force officers and six fighter jets to Alaska for an annual U.S.-led multinational air exercise set to kick off next week, officials sai... 15:15 Jun. 03
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(LEAD) Fire at Coupang warehouse rages for over a day, 1 firefighter trapped
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S. Korea reports more 'breakthrough' infections, total now at 29
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(2nd LD) Fire at Coupang warehouse rages for over a day, 1 firefighter trapped
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(LEAD) New virus cases in 500s for 3rd day amid vaccination push
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(3rd LD) New virus cases in 500s for 3rd day amid vaccination push
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National
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Moon wraps up Europe visit highlighted by G-7 summit, upgraded ties with Austria, Spain
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Underdog's ascent to PPP leadership mirrors young voters' frustration with political establishment
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Lifting of U.S. missile restrictions signifies Seoul's missile sovereignty, Washington's China strategy: experts
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Moon-Biden summit agreement broadens alliance amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
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Korean firms set to make splash with massive US investment plans in line with bilateral summit
