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#abusive caregiverHospital caregiver nabbed for inserting toilet mats into patient's anus
INCHEON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A convalescent hospital caregiver has been apprehended for inserting pieces of toilet mat into the anus of a disabled patient, police said Thursday. The caregiver, kn... 17:27 May. 25 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- 1 of 3 surviving forced labor victims agrees to accept Seoul's compensation schem... 17:18 May. 25 -
#jeonse(LEAD) Parliament passes special bill aimed at supporting home rental scam victims
(ATTN: ADDS photo; UPDATES with more info throughout) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday passed a special bill aimed at assisting victims of a series of home... 16:13 May. 25 -
#transgenderTransgender surgery should not be criteria for legal sex status change: watchdog related article
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Granting a change of legal gender solely based on whether the petitioner had sex reassignment surgery constitutes a grave human rights violation, the state human rights wa... 16:00 May. 25 -
#jeonseParliament passes special bill aimed at supporting home rental scam victims
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday passed a special bill aimed at assisting victims of a series of home rental scams, including offering them interest-free a... 15:52 May. 25 -
#THAAD courtConstitutional Court dismisses petition against THAAD deployment
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court on Thursday rejected a petition to outlaw the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in a southeastern county. The petition was ... 15:50 May. 25 -
#electionw watchdog(LEAD) 2 top election watchdog officials resign over allegations of hiring favors for children
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 4-6) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The secretary general of the National Election Commission (NEC) and his deputy resigned Thursday following alleg... 15:46 May. 25 -
#KBO playerPolice launch investigation into LG Twins outfielder over illegal gambling
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Police have launched an investigation into a professional baseball player accused of engaging in illegal gambling, officials said Tuesday. The Seoul Gwangjin Police Sta... 15:29 May. 25 -
#electionw watchdog2 top election watchdog officials resign over alleged hiring favors for children
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The secretary general of the National Election Commission (NEC) and his deputy resigned Thursday following allegations of favoritism in the hiring of their ... 14:55 May. 25 -
#DP election scandalProcess begins to seek parliamentary consent to arrest lawmakers in DP election scandal related article
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court asked the government Thursday to win parliamentary consent to the potential arrests of two lawmakers, after prosecutors sought arrest warrants for them over ... 14:26 May. 25 -
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#Korean history
Today in Korean history
May 26 1898 -- Korea opens three ports to foreign trade. People and goods from overseas begin to stream into the country through Masan, Gunsan and Hamheung. 1952 -- Around 50 opposition law... 14:00 May. 25 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (3rd LD) BOK again stands pat on rate, trims growth estimate amid slowdown woes ... 13:30 May. 25 -
#climate change expoGlobal climate change fair, conference kick off in Busan
BUSAN, May 25 (Yonhap) -- An international fair and conference on climate change opened in the southeastern port city of Busan on Thursday, showcasing the latest eco-friendly technologies by about ... 11:31 May. 25 -
#PMGov't fully committed to supporting climate industry: PM
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The government is fully committed to investing in and supporting the development of the country's climate industry, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursda... 11:06 May. 25 -
#weather
Thursday's weather forecast
SEOUL, May. 25 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:08 May. 25 -
#Yoo Ah-in(LEAD) Court rejects arrest warrant request for actor Yoo Ah-in over drug use related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info from 4th para) SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has rejected an arrest warrant requested by police for actor Yoo Ah-in on charges of using five different illega... 08:33 May. 25 -
#Yoo Ah-inCourt rejects arrest warrant request for actor Yoo Ah-in over drug use related article
SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has rejected an arrest warrant requested by police for actor Yoo Ah-in on charges of using five different illegal drugs, officials said Thursday. The Seou... 07:33 May. 25 -
#editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 25)
Revive law enforcement Police officers should be exempt from liability for fulfilling duties President Yoon Suk Yeol slammed the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions on Tuesday for its overnight s... 07:13 May. 25
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Court to question man who opened plane door mid-air
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(2nd LD) Arrest warrant issued for man who opened plane door mid-air
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