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#lantern paradeAnnual lantern parade set to take place in central Seoul at full scale related article
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The annual lantern parade is set to take place in central Seoul on Saturday at full scale ahead of Buddha's Birthday next week for the first time in four years, organizers... 13:16 May. 20 -
#coronavirusS. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 20,000 for 2nd day related article
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed below 20,000 for the second consecutive day Saturday as the country has been preparing to return to pre-pandemic normalcy, with ... 09:48 May. 20 -
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#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 20. Korean-language dailies -- Gov't inspection team to go 'see' Japan's contaminated water (K... 09:15 May. 20 -
#Yoo Ah-inArrest warrant sought for actor Yoo Ah-in over alleged drug abuse related article
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Police sought a warrant Friday to arrest actor Yoo Ah-in on suspicions of the illegal use of five different drugs. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency filed for the wa... 18:42 May. 19 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (Yonhap Interview) Germany welcomes diplomatic thaw between S. Korea, Japan: Scholz... 17:00 May. 19 -
#opposition lawmakerOpposition lawmaker given suspended prison term; parliamentary seat at risk
BUCHEON, South Korea, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Kyung-hyup of the main opposition Democratic Party was sentenced to a suspended prison term Friday on charges of making an unauthorized land purcha... 15:30 May. 19 -
#child abuseTop court upholds 30-yr prison term for couple for starving 2-year-old daughter to death
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court upheld a 30-year prison sentence Friday for a mother and stepfather accused of neglect and starvation that resulted in the death of their 2-year-old daug... 14:33 May. 19 -
#Fukushima inspection(LEAD) S. Korea to send 21-member team to Japan for Fukushima inspection related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- A 21-member team of South Korean experts will make a six-day visit to Japan starting Sunday for an on-site inspect... 14:32 May. 19 -
#nursing act(News Focus) Nurses, doctors clash over controversial nursing act
By Kim Boram SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Over the past few months, the South Korean medical community has been divided sharply over the nursing act, with the Korean Nurses Association (KNA) and the K... 14:27 May. 19 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
May 20 1949 -- Kim Yak-su and Lee Mun-won, lawmakers in South Korea's first National Assembly, are arrested for arguing for the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country and negotiat... 14:00 May. 19 -
#Koo Ja-kyunLS Electric chairman under probe over speeding
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Koo Ja-kyun, chairman of LS Electric Co., has been referred to the prosecution for investigation on charges of a speeding violation, along with a company official who init... 13:36 May. 19 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- S. Korea to send 21-member team to Japan for Fukushima inspection SEOUL -- A 21-m... 13:30 May. 19 -
#Fukushima inspectionS. Korea to send 21-member team to Japan for Fukushima inspection related article
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- A 21-member team of South Korean experts will make a six-day visit to Japan starting Sunday for an on-site inspection ahead of the planned release of radioa... 11:50 May. 19 -
#double murderMan sentenced to life in prison for killing taxi driver, ex-girlfriend related article
GOYANG, South Korea, May 19 (Yonhap) -- A district court sentenced a 32-year-old man to life in prison Friday for murdering a taxi driver involved in a car crash and an ex-girlfriend last year. ... 11:26 May. 19 -
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#election bribery scandalLawmaker appears for questioning over DP's election bribery scandal related article
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- A lawmaker appeared before prosecutors for questioning Friday over his alleged involvement in a cash-for-vote campaign ahead of the 2021 leadership election of the main op... 11:05 May. 19 -
#foot-and-mouth disease(LEAD) S. Korea issues highest-level warning against foot-and-mouth disease related article
(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with issuance of highest FMD warning level) SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday raised the crisis level of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to the highest poin... 10:43 May. 19
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(Yonhap Interview) UNSC virtually 'paralyzed' in dealing with N.K. provocations; S. Korea to urge China, Russia to play constructive role: FM -
S. Korean foreign ministry summons Chinese envoy in protest of comments on Seoul-Washington ties -
Chinese ambassador warns against betting against China -
S. Korea aims to form 'healthy' relationship with China: security adviser -
Ruling party slams China ambassador's remarks as 'serious diplomatic discourtesy'
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S. Korea expected to strengthen cooperation with U.S., Japan in dealing with N.K. provocations at UNSC -
Three-way cooperation among S. Korea, U.S., Japan takes concrete shape to counter N.K. threats -
(News Focus) Failed N.K. space rocket launch shows both technological challenges, growing space ambitions: analysts -
At G-7 summit, Yoon focuses on Japan, global community, Ukraine -
Nurses, doctors clash over controversial nursing act
