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#OlympicsS. Korean Olympic chief says IOC will have answer on Japan's Dokdo labeling, radioactive contamination
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- When it comes to Tokyo's labeling of Dokdo as Japanese territory on its Olympic website and concerns of radioactive contamination during the competition, the Internationa... 15:33 Aug. 14 -
#S Korea Japan spat(LEAD) (News Focus) Will S. Korea, Japan find momentum to ease tensions?
(ATTN: REWRITES paras 7-10 with updated info) By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- With South Korea-Japan ties on a dangerous slippery slope, questions are arising over whether, when and how ... 14:48 Aug. 14 -
#S Korea Japan spat
Senior diplomats to make case against Japan's export curbs ahead of G7 summit
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Two senior South Korean diplomats have left for Europe to highlight the unreasonable nature of Tokyo's recent export restrictions against Seoul ahead of the Group of Seve... 13:42 Aug. 14 -
#S Korea Japan spat
(News Focus) Will S. Korea, Japan find momentum to ease tensions?
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- With South Korea-Japan ties on a dangerous slippery slope, questions are arising over whether, when and how they can mitigate tensions from their rancorou... 13:34 Aug. 14 -
#sex slavery
Moon vows to intensify int'l campaign for honor of 'comfort women'
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday his government will step up efforts to enhance international awareness of the issue of Korean women systematically forced to serve as... 13:22 Aug. 14 -
#anti-Japan anti-Abe ralliesCivic groups to hold anti-Japanese rallies on Liberation Day
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Local civil and labor groups plan to hold several anti-Japanese rallies in central Seoul on Thursday as the nation celebrates the 74th anniversary of Korea's liberation f... 11:01 Aug. 14 -
#Trump-S KoreaTrump cites S. Korea as example of U.S. protecting borders
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday cited South Korea as an example where the United States has helped other countries at the expense of its domest... 06:43 Aug. 14 -
#US-NK missilesU.S. concerned by N.K. missile development: senior official
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The United States is concerned by North Korea's missile development and will continue to call out the regime for its missile tests, a senior U.S. offi... 03:48 Aug. 14 -
#US missile deployment
U.S. says any decision on missile deployment will be made jointly with Asian allies
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Any decision on whether to deploy intermediate-range missiles to Asia will be made jointly with U.S. allies in the region, not unilaterally, a senior ... 23:48 Aug. 13 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon urges measures against Japan's Dokdo claim, handling of radioactive water: source
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has instructed South Korean government officials not to sit idle on Japan's territorial claims over Dokdo and potential release of radioactive water... 23:22 Aug. 13 -
#HimalayasTwo bodies found in Himalayas confirmed to be S. Koreans missing since 2009
CHEONGJU, South Korea, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Two bodies found in the Himalayas last month have been confirmed to be those of South Koreans who went missing while climbing there a decade ago, their fo... 22:00 Aug. 13 -
#drugCourt rejects Kolon's petition on gene therapy drug Invossa
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Tuesday turned down a request by Kolon Life Science to suspend the government's decision to prohibit the production and sale of its gene therapy drug Inv... 20:20 Aug. 13 -
#Japan(2nd LD) S. Korea to actively deal with radioactive water discharge from Fukushima plant
(ATTN: UPDATES with possible IAEA petition, other details in paras 9-13) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will actively seek ways to deal with Japan's planned discharge of... 19:18 Aug. 13 -
#Japan
(LEAD) S. Korea to actively deal with radioactive water discharge from Fukushima plant
(ATTN: ADDS more details, background) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will actively seek ways to deal with Japan's planned discharge of water contaminated as a result of ... 17:30 Aug. 13 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (LEAD) Seoul to commemorate memorial day for 'comfort women' SEOUL -- South Korea... 17:13 Aug. 13 -
#Japan
S. Korea to actively deal with radioactive water discharge from Fukushima plant
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will actively seek ways to deal with Japan's planned discharge of water contaminated as a result of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant ... 16:26 Aug. 13 -
#Moon Jae-in independence fightersMoon vows diplomatic solution to trade dispute with Japan
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that Japan's export restrictions are "disappointing and regrettable" but vowed continued efforts for a diplomatic solution to minimize ... 16:06 Aug. 13 -
#sex slave victims1,400th protest rally against Japan's wartime sex slavery set for this week
By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The 1,400th weekly protest rally against Japan's wartime sex slavery will take place this week, with more elderly South Korean victims passing away withou... 11:40 Aug. 13 -
#S Korea China Japan talksS. Korea, China, Japan likely to hold foreign ministers' meeting this month: Seoul official
By Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, China and Japan are likely to hold a trilateral meeting of their foreign ministers later this month, a Seoul official said Tuesday, despite h... 11:13 Aug. 13
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(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan converge on call for trilateral cooperation
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(3rd LD) S. Korea to ditch military info-sharing pact with Japan amid trade fight
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3 S. Korea to scrap military info-sharing pact with Japan: Cheong Wa Dae
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(LEAD) Kang says decision to end military pact with Japan separate from S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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5 (LEAD) S. Korea to scrap military info-sharing pact with Japan: Cheong Wa Dae
News Focus
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Another new missile highlights N.K.'s focus on conventional weapons amid nuclear talks
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Trump's pressure on S. Korea raises concern about U.S. interests, alliance
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Latest test indicates N. Korea's successful development of new ballistic missile: experts
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Seoul-Tokyo ties tipped for deeper rift after Japan's expanded export control: experts
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Trade row with Japan, another headwind for Korean economy
