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#weather
Thursday's weather forecast
SEOUL, May. 18 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:03 May. 18 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 18)
Political strife, not protest anymore If demonstrations are an act to draw sympathy for their cause, the violent rally staged by the construction union under the combative Korean Confederation of ... 06:55 May. 18 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 18
Veto of Nursing Act Politicians, medical workers must work out a compromise President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to sign the opposition-led Nursing Act bill into law Tuesday. "The proposed law cause... 06:55 May. 18 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 18)
Looming medical crisis Parties and medical groups need to seek compromise to avert a medical disruption President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday rejected the passing of the Nursing Act, marking his seco... 06:55 May. 18 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 18. Korean-language dailies -- Angry nurses say they will quit 'illegal' duty (Kyunghyang Shin... 06:55 May. 18 -
#telemedicine servicesS. Korea to launch telemedicine pilot program next month
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea seeks to launch a telemedicine pilot program mainly for second-visit patients starting next month, as well as for those who cannot visit clinics due to physica... 20:03 May. 17 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- Yoon, Canada PM hold summit on critical minerals, N. Korea SEOUL -- President... 17:00 May. 17 -
#Seoul subway fareSeoul considering 150 won hike of subway fare in second half related article
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government is considering raising the city's subway fare by 150 won (US$0.11) this year in a step back from the initially planned 300 won hike in considerat... 15:42 May. 17 -
#singerPolice seek arrest warrant for singer Nam Tae-hyun over alleged drug use
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Police on Wednesday sought arrest warrants for singer Nam Tae-Hyun and reality show star Seo Min-jae over alleged illegal drug use. The Yongsan Police Station has been... 15:11 May. 17 -
#World Climate Industry ExpoClimate, energy fair in Busan to explore policies, technologies for sustainable future
BUSAN, May 17 (Yonhap) -- A major climate and energy industry fair will take place in the southern port city of Busan next week, showcasing the latest environmentally friendly technologies and offe... 14:31 May. 17 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
May 18 1970 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Cambodia. 1980 -- The May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement takes place. Tens of thousands of students and other citizens ... 14:00 May. 17 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (LEAD) DP decides to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk to parliamentary ethics committee ove... 13:30 May. 17 -
#drugActor Yoo Ah-in returns home after 21-hr questioning over alleged drug abuse
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Actor Yoo Ah-in returned home Wednesday morning after about 21 hours of police questioning regarding allegations of illegal drug use. Police said they are considering ... 13:27 May. 17 -
#DP(LEAD) DP decides to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk to parliamentary ethics committee over cryptocurrency scandal related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) decided Wednesday to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk, a former party member, to t... 11:30 May. 17 -
#Gwangju uprisingS. Korea to mark 1980 pro-democracy uprising anniversary this week
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is set to mark the 43rd anniversary of the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju later this week, the Ministry of Patriots and Vetera... 10:35 May. 17 -
#FMDS. Korea to complete vaccinations at local farms this week amid FMD outbreak related article
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to complete vaccinations at local farms by the end of this week in the latest move to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the agriculture minis... 10:34 May. 17 -
#DPDP decides to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk to parliamentary ethics committee over cryptocurrency scandal
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) decided Wednesday to refer Rep. Kim Nam-kuk, a former party member, to the parliamentary ethics committee over his... 10:34 May. 17 -
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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 -
(LEAD) 14 injured as escalator reverses at Sunae Station in Bundang
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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
