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#heavy snowCars stranded, over 100 traffic accidents reported amid heavy snowfall in eastern province
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Around 10 vehicles were stranded for over a hour on a snow-covered road, with an estimated 100 traffic accidents reported, in the eastern mountainous pro... 16:36 Jan. 15 -
#populationS. Korean population falls for 3rd consecutive year in 2022
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's population shrank last year, continuing its downward trend for three years in a row, with the number of single-person households close to 10 million, govern... 14:04 Jan. 15 -
#today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 16 1948 -- Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata" is performed in South Korea for the first time. 1951 -- China rejects a United Nations proposal for a cease-fire in the Korean War. ... 14:00 Jan. 15 -
#Lunar New YearSubway, bus services in Seoul to be extended to 2 a.m. during Lunar New Year holiday
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Subway and bus services in Seoul will be extended to run until 2 a.m. during the Lunar New Year holiday later this month, the Seoul metropolitan government said Sunday. ... 13:29 Jan. 15 -
#coronavirusS. Korea's COVID-19 cases fall to lowest Sunday tally in nearly 3 months
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases dipped to the lowest Sunday tally in almost three months, as the government has stepped up efforts to contain the inflow from China. A... 09:41 Jan. 15 -
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Sunday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Sunday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:02 Jan. 15 -
#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 15 1987 -- Doctor Kim Man-cheol and 10 of his family members leave North Korea's eastern port of Chongjin to defect to South Korea. The family arrives in Seoul on Feb. 8 after passing throug... 14:00 Jan. 14 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 14. Korean-language dailies -- High-profilers off hook, underdogs scapegoated in Itaewon crus... 09:10 Jan. 14 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- Appellate court acquits 3 officials in McDonald's tainted patty case SEOUL -- A f... 17:03 Jan. 13 -
#Lee Seung-giSinger Lee Seung-gi donates 550 mln won to Red Cross
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lee Seung-gi donated 550 million won (US$442,250) Friday to the Korean Red Cross on the occasion of his birthday, the humanitarian organization said. His donat... 15:57 Jan. 13 -
#Bithumb service outageTop court confirms damages payment to investors over Bithumb service outage
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court has finalized a ruling that ordered damages payment totaling 251.4 million won (US$202,400) to investors over a service outage at the country's largest c... 15:35 Jan. 13 -
#courtAppellate court acquits 3 officials in McDonald's tainted patty case
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- A former official of McDonald's Korea and two others were acquitted Friday on charges of lying about the amount of tainted patties in its inventory in an at... 15:31 Jan. 13 -
#Itaewon crowd crush(LEAD) Police wrap up monthslong probe into Itaewon crush; 23 officials referred to prosecution related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details; ADDS 3rd photo) By Park Boram SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Police wrapped up a monthslong investigation Friday into the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighbor... 14:04 Jan. 13 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 14 1963 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Canada. 1967 -- Ninety-four people are killed when the passenger ship Hanil-ho collides with a Navy vessel. 1978 -- South Ko... 14:00 Jan. 13 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday ----------------- (2nd LD) BOK delivers yet another quarter-point rate hike to fight inflation SEOUL... 13:30 Jan. 13 -
#Itaewon crowd crush
Police wrap up monthslong probe into Itaewon crush; 23 officials referred to prosecution related article
By Park Boram SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Police wrapped up a monthslong investigation Friday into the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood last year, with 23 government officials refer... 11:28 Jan. 13 -
#Jeju downpoursDownpours, strong winds hit Jeju, disrupting airport operations
JEJU, South Korea, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- About 300 mm of heavy rain soaked Jeju Island's mountain areas amid strong winds over the past day, causing flight cancellations and delays, the weather agenc... 11:07 Jan. 13
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(LEAD) Two Chinese warplanes entered KADIZ earlier this week: S. Korean military -
Two Chinese warplanes entered KADIZ earlier this week: S. Korean military -
Seoul education chief convicted in hiring of fired teachers; seat at risk -
Prosecutors indict head of hotel adjoining site of Itaewon crowd crush -
Yoon calls for raising awareness of N.K. human rights situation
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Yoon's visit to UAE, Switzerland ends in economic deals -
(News Focus) Fate of inter-Korean military accord hangs in balance amid Pyongyang's recalcitrance -
N. Korean drone incursions pose complex security challenge to S. Korea -
S. Korea puts priority on tackling inflation, revitalizing exports in 2023 policy goals -
Yoon's outreach to Southeast Asia keeps China in the loop
