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Diplomacy
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U.S. draft bill seeks possible inclusion of S. Korea in 'Five Eyes' intelligence sharing program
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- A draft bill from the U.S. House of Representatives would require the U.S. administration to consider expanding its intelligence sharing program to i... 03:39 Sep. 02 -
U.S. extends travel ban on N. Korea for one year: report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The United States has extended its travel ban on North Korea for one year, marking the first extension of the travel restrictions under the Joe Biden administration,... 02:23 Sep. 02 -
#S Korea Uzbekistan WTOS. Korean ambassador to Geneva elected chair of working party on Uzbekistan's accession to WTO
SEOUL, Sept 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's ambassador to Geneva, Lee Tae-ho, has been elected the chair of the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s working party tasked with negotiations for Uzbekistan's ... 17:13 Sep. 01 -
#UN expert
U.N. rapporteur urges S. Korea to revise controversial media bill
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- A U.N. human rights expert has urged South Korea to revise a controversial media bill centered on imposing punitive damages on media outlets reporting ... 16:17 Sep. 01 -
#S Korea-India talksS. Korea-India vice-ministerial talks canceled after lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Vice ministerial talks between South Korea and India were canceled Wednesday after India's delegation came into contact with a ruling party lawmaker who later tested posi... 14:50 Sep. 01 -
#S Korea US defense cost sharingS. Korea-U.S. defense cost-sharing deal comes into effect
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The new defense cost-sharing agreement between South Korea and the United States took effect Wednesday, the foreign ministry said, a day after the National Assembly ratif... 13:36 Sep. 01 -
#foreign ministry 2022 budget proposalForeign ministry seeks 5.7 pct budget increase for next year
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Wednesday it is requesting a 5.7 percent hike in its budget for next year to focus on efforts to tackle global health challenges and bolster coo... 11:00 Sep. 01 -
#defense talksS. Korean, Egyptian defense chiefs agree to boost cooperation
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook has met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Ahmed Zaki Mohamed, and agreed to enhance bilateral security and defense industry co... 09:11 Sep. 01 -
#nuclear envoy(LEAD) U.S. remains firmly committed to dialogue with N. Korea: S. Korean envoy related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 3 paras) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The United States remains strongly committed to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula throug... 09:06 Sep. 01 -
#health security forumS. Korea asks for continued efforts to encourage N. Korea's participation at health security forum
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has called for member countries of a regional health security forum to work together to encourage North Korea to take part in the forum on pandemics and other ... 08:31 Sep. 01 -
#nuclear envoy
U.S. remains firmly committed to dialogue with N. Korea: S. Korean envoy related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The United States remains strongly committed to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through diplomacy and dialogue, and is working closely w... 08:10 Sep. 01 -
#PsakiDoor remains open for dialogue with N. Korea: White House related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. remains willing to meet with North Korea anywhere and anytime, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Tuesday. The spokeswoman noted the ... 06:10 Sep. 01 -
#foreign ministry media billU.N. human rights experts send letter requesting S. Korea's position on controversial media bill
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- U.N. human rights experts have sent a letter requesting the South Korean government explain its position on a controversial media bill that calls for heavier punishments ... 20:41 Aug. 31 -
#foreign ministryForeign ministry seeks to strengthen support for overseas S. Korean businesses
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry has come up with new regulations committing overseas diplomatic missions to support South Korean businesses, an official said Tuesday, as they face p... 16:49 Aug. 31 -
#Cheong Wa DaeN. Korea's nuclear activity proves urgency of engaging it in talks: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday reports of North Korea continuing its nuclear activity underline the urgency of resuming dialogue with it. Earlier in ... 15:59 Aug. 31 -
#foreign ministry
No S. Korean casualties reported yet from Hurricane Ida: foreign ministry
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- No South Korean casualties have been reported after Hurricane Ida battered southern U.S. coastal states, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. The powerful hurricane hit... 15:40 Aug. 31 -
#US defense budget
New U.S. bill lacks minimum limit for USFK troop level, but for lack of need: source related article
By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- A new draft bill on the U.S. defense budget does not specify a lower limit for the number of U.S. troops stationed in South Korea as the administrati... 11:35 Aug. 31 -
#nuclear envoys
(LEAD) Top U.S. envoy expresses hope for N. Korea's return to dialogue related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of press release from State Department in last 3 paras; ADDS photo) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy for North Korea again expressed ho... 10:12 Aug. 31 -
#Psaki(LEAD) U.S. continues to seek dialogue with N. Korea: White House related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional information in last 6 paras) By Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- The United States continues to seek negotiations with North Korea to discuss a range of i... 05:44 Aug. 31
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BTS heads to New York for U.N. event as special presidential envoy
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Major highways see congestion on 1st day of Chuseok holiday
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(LEAD) Moon heads to New York for U.N. speech during Chuseok holiday in Korea
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Moon in New York for U.N. speech during Chuseok holiday in Korea
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Moon due in New York for U.N. speech during Chuseok holiday in Korea
News Focus
National
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Global vaccine hub push needs more tailored backing
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S. Korean evacuation effort highlights will to never abandon Afghan friends
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Skepticism grows over contradicting poll results in run-up to presidential election
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(News Focus) America's chaotic exit from Afghanistan sows doubts over U.S. security commitment
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After convictions of Optimus fund fraudsters, suspicions, damage still remain
