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#VolkswagenVolkswagen Korea ordered to compensate car owners for psychological damages
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday ordered the Korean unit of Volkswagen to compensate local consumers for psychological damages caused by the carmaker's emission manipulation schem... 15:40 Aug. 23 -
#history
Today in Korean history
Aug. 24 1945 -- A Japanese ship on its way to Korea's southern port of Busan from Japan, carrying 3,725 Koreans, explodes. The Ukishima-Maru was returning Koreans who had been forced to leave h... 14:00 Aug. 23 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (5th LD) U.S. expresses 'strong concern,' 'disappointment' at termination of Seoul-T... 13:30 Aug. 23 -
#humidifier sterilizerEx-Aekyung CEO gets prison term for covering up toxicity of humidifier disinfectants
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of Aekyung Industrial Co., one of the local producers of deadly humidifier sterilizers in the early 2000s, was sentenced Friday to an imprisonment of 2 1/2... 11:49 Aug. 23 -
Friday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Friday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:04 Aug. 23 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 23)
Failing report card Despite the government spending a huge amount to help lower-income Koreans, the income gap has widened. According to the latest data from Statistics Korea, average disposable i... 06:58 Aug. 23 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 23)
Cho Kuk's daughter Her dubious academic career frustrates young people Suspicions are swirling over justice minister nominee Cho Kuk and his family while President Moon Jae-in is coming under gr... 06:58 Aug. 23 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 23)
Rising debt Unchecked household borrowing risks precipitating economic downturn Concerns have been raised that an accelerated increase in household debt will dampen domestic consumption, pushing t... 06:58 Aug. 23 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 23. Korean-language dailies -- Gov't promptly ends GSOMIA, says it doesn't meet national int... 06:58 Aug. 23 -
#ousted president-final ruling(LEAD) Top court to rule on ex-leader Park, Samsung heir Lee on Aug. 29
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's highest court is scheduled to deliver a final verdict next week on former President Park Geun-hye, her con... 19:56 Aug. 22 -
#ousted president-final rulingTop court to rule on ex-leader Park, Samsung heir Lee on Aug. 29
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's highest court is scheduled to deliver a final verdict next week on former President Park Geun-hye, her confidante and Samsung Electronics Co. Vice Chairman ... 19:05 Aug. 22 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (3rd LD) Top security official says U.S.-N.K. talks may resume soon after talks w... 17:09 Aug. 22 -
#DUIAppeals court upholds jail sentence in DUI manslaughter case
BUSAN, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Thursday upheld a six-year prison sentence for a man in a deadly drunk driving case that prompted a public uproar and led to tougher regulations. ... 17:05 Aug. 22 -
#Japan curator comfort woman statueJapanese curator calls for global alliance against art censorship by Tokyo
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- A visiting Japanese curator on Thursday called for worldwide efforts to fight growing art censorship in Japan and resume the exhibition of a statue of a girl representing... 16:50 Aug. 22 -
#unification ministry(LEAD) State auditor to look into N. Korean defectors' settlement support system
(ATTN: ADDS details on minister's visit to foundation in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- The state audit agency will look into the settlement support system for North Korean defectors, a un... 16:45 Aug. 22 -
#justice minister nominee(LEAD) Justice minister nominee spurns calls to step down despite growing corruption allegations
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk on Thursday expressed his firm will not to succumb to growing demand by opposition parties to s... 15:36 Aug. 22 -
#sex slaveryNew young adult English novel to recount devastation of Japanese wartime sexual slavery
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- A young adult novel on Japan's wartime sexual slavery, which was recently translated into English, will hit the shelves in the United States and other countries this year... 13:41 Aug. 22 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (3rd LD) N. Korea says it has no interest in talks as long as military threats con... 13:35 Aug. 22 -
#household incomeIncome gap at worst level in more than decade in Q2
By Kim Kwang-tae SEJONG, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's household income inequality widened to the worst level in more than a decade in the second quarter, data showed Thursday, despite the gove... 12:00 Aug. 22
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(5th LD) U.S. expresses 'strong concern,' 'disappointment' at termination of Seoul-Tokyo intel pact
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Pompeo voices hope S. Korea, Japan will mend ties
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(3rd LD) S. Korea to ditch military info-sharing pact with Japan amid trade fight
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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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Ethiopian prime minister to visit Seoul for talks with Moon
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(News Focus) Termination of military pact with Japan raises concerns over S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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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
