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Number of drug offenders on increase: data
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of drug offenders in South Korea has been on a gradual increase, with more teenagers committing the illegal act, data showed Monday. According to the data... 16:45 Sep. 23
#fake goods
Most imported fake products are Chinese-made: data
INCHEON, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 90 percent of the counterfeit goods that were caught by customs authorities in the last five years were from China, with Louis Vuitton found to be the biggest v... 16:16 Sep. 23
#Samsung BioLogics
(LEAD) Prosecutors raid National Pension Service, Samsung C&T in probe into Samsung BioLogics
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES with more details in paras 3, 5, 11-12; ADDS two photos) SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors investigating suspected window dressing by Samsung BioLogics in 201... 15:29 Sep. 23
#Typhoon Tapah
(2nd LD) S. Korea working to recover from Typhoon Tapah damage
(ATTN: UPDATES with details on damage; ADDS image of typhoon route) SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is working Monday to recover from the impact of Typhoon Tapah, which caused scores of inj... 15:09 Sep. 23
#justice minister
(2nd LD) Prosecution raids justice minister's house over corruption scandal
(ATTN: REWRITES lead; UPDATES with more info throughout) SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution raided the residence of Justice Minister Cho Kuk on Monday as part of a widening probe into corr... 14:38 Sep. 23
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Sept. 24 1987 -- South Korea and Bhutan forge diplomatic relations. 1991 -- President Roh Tae-woo delivers a speech at the United Nations. 1996 -- Robert Kim, a U.S. Navy officer, is ar... 14:00 Sep. 23
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (2nd LD) Another suspected case of African swine fever reported (ATTN: ADDS details... 13:30 Sep. 23
#Typhoon Tapah
(LEAD) S. Korea working to recover from Typhoon Tapah damage
(ATTN: ADDS details on weather agency's analysis of typhoon in para 8, background in para 11) SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is working Monday to recover from the impact of Typhoon Tapah, ... 11:47 Sep. 23
#prosecution-fast track cases
Prosecution starts probe of lawmakers involved in row over 'fast-track' bills
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution said Monday it has looked into a lawmaker related to a row between rival political parties over the passage of controversial "fast-track" bills, heraldin... 11:46 Sep. 23
#Typhoon Tapah
S. Korea working to recover from Typhoon Tapah damage
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is working Monday to recover from the impact of Typhoon Tapah, which caused scores of injuries and the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Nearly 30 peop... 11:30 Sep. 23
#Samsung BioLogics
Prosecutors raid National Pension Service in probe into Samsung BioLogics
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors investigating suspected window dressing by Samsung BioLogics in 2015 raided the office of National Pension Service Investment Management on Monday to secure ... 11:26 Sep. 23
#justice minister
(LEAD) Prosecution raids justice minister's house over corruption scandal
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout) SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution raided the residence of Justice Minister Cho Kuk on Monday as part of its widening probe into corruption allegations invo... 10:06 Sep. 23
#justice minister
Prosecution raids justice minister's house over corruption scandal
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution raided the residence of Justice Minister Cho Kuk on Monday as part of its widening probe into corruption allegations involving his family. Investigato... 09:23 Sep. 23
#weather
Monday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Monday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:04 Sep. 23
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 23)
Rage at injustice Professors, lawyers, medical doctors, students rise up against Cho Kuk's appointment Calls for Justice Minister Cho Kuk's resignation are growing. More than 3,000 professors h... 07:07 Sep. 23
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Sept. 23. Korean-language dailies -- Typhoon Tapah paralyzes S. Korea with strong winds, heavy r... 07:07 Sep. 23
#Typhoon Tapah
(6th LD) Typhoon Tapah lashes S. Korea with strong winds, heavy rains
(ATTN: UPDATES with new info in paras 2-8) SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Typhoon Tapah lashed southern parts of South Korea on Sunday, with strong winds and heavy rains blamed for the death of one pe... 23:11 Sep. 22
#Typhoon Tapah
(5th LD) Typhoon Tapah lashes S. Korea with strong winds, heavy rains
(ATTN: UPDATES with new info in paras 2, 4, 6, 12-13) SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Typhoon Tapah lashed southern parts of South Korea on Sunday, with strong winds and heavy rains blamed for the deat... 20:08 Sep. 22
#Typhoon Tapah
(4th LD) Typhoon Tapah lashes S. Korea with strong winds, heavy rains
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS more info throughout) SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Typhoon Tapah lashed southern parts of South Korea on Sunday, with strong winds and heavy rains blamed for the death of o... 17:01 Sep. 22
#Typhoon Tapah
(3rd LD) Typhoon Tapah lashes S. Korea with strong winds, heavy rains
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photos throughout) SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Typhoon Tapah lashed southern parts of South Korea on Sunday, with strong winds and heavy rains blamed for the death of... 14:21 Sep. 22