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#Air Force sexual abuse caseExpert panel sets sail to review military's probe into death of sexually abused soldier related article
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- A panel of civilian experts was launched Friday to review the military's investigation into last month's suicide of a sexually harassed Air Force noncommissioned officer,... 09:20 Jun. 11 -
#coronavirusCurrent social distancing measures again extended for another 3 weeks
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will extend its current virus restriction measures for another three weeks, including the ban on gatherings of five or more people nationwide, health authorit... 09:13 Jun. 11 -
Friday's weather forecast
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Friday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:00 Jun. 11 -
#coronavirus-social distancingCurfews on restaurants, entertainment facilities in greater Seoul to be eased from July
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Restaurants, cafes and entertainment facilities in the greater Seoul area will be able to open until midnight starting next month as the country is moving to gradually eas... 08:21 Jun. 11 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 11)
We've seen this tragedy before The sudden collapse of a 5-story building being demolished for redevelopment in Gwangju, South Jeolla atop a city bus killed nine people aboard the bus and seriously... 07:04 Jun. 11 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 11)
Allowing overseas tours More efforts needed to ensure public health Fully vaccinated people will be able to embark on overseas group tours as early as next month. To that end, the government is se... 07:04 Jun. 11 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on June 11)
Beyond pride Moon needs to join G-7 summit with well-thought diplomatic strategy President Moon Jae-in leaves for the UK on Friday to attend the Group of Seven summit over the weekend, the first m... 07:03 Jun. 11 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 11. Korean-language dailies -- Warning 2 months before collapse in Gwangju (Kyunghyang Shinm... 07:03 Jun. 11 -
#coronavirus(5th LD) New virus cases in 600s for 2nd day; virus curbs likely to be extended again related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figuresin paras 6) SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new virus cases stayed over 600 for the second straight day Thursday as the current distancing rules are... 22:23 Jun. 10 -
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(4th LD) New virus cases in 600s for 2nd day; virus curbs likely to be extended again related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures, details in paras 6, 8-9) SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new virus cases stayed over 600 for the second straight day Thursday as the current dista... 20:02 Jun. 10 -
#Janssen vaccination Day 1Koreans begin to get Janssen vaccine amid rising hope of normal life
SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans on Thursday began to get the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine provided by the United States, with many of them hoping for an imminent return to normal life. The ... 17:41 Jun. 10 -
#Kim Hak-ui(LEAD) Top court remands bribery case of disgraced ex-vice justice minister
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 6, 8; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The top court on Thursday sent the bribery case of former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-ui back to a lower... 17:11 Jun. 10 -
#coronavirus
(3rd LD) New virus cases in 600s for 2nd day; virus curbs likely to be extended again related article
(ATTN: UPDATES paras 8-9) SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new virus cases stayed over 600 for the second straight day Thursday as the current distancing rules are likely to be again ... 17:11 Jun. 10 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- Air Force chief retires after resigning over death of sexually abused soldier ... 17:00 Jun. 10 -
#MnetMnet producer sentenced to jail for rigging votes in K-pop competition show related article
SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- A producer of a popular K-pop audition program was sentenced to one year in prison for rigging the show's vote results in determining the final winners, a court ruled Thu... 16:53 Jun. 10 -
#forced labor(News Focus) Some S. Koreans cry foul over court's dismissal of damages lawsuit against Japan firms related article
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Public anger has grown this week after a court dismissed a group of forced labor victims' damages suit against Japanese firms, with some accusing the judge... 16:50 Jun. 10 -
#defense minister(LEAD) Defense minister calls for prompt military judiciary reform related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Suh Wook called Thursday for reforming the military's judiciary system to reduce commanders' influe... 16:47 Jun. 10
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(4th LD) New virus cases back under 500; fully vaccinated travellers to be exempt from 2-week quarantine
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Virus cases at over 2-month low; vaccinations tipped to top 14 mln this week
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Japan unilaterally cancels plan for talks between Moon, Suga: official
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Moon joins G-7 summit, vows financial support for global vaccine supply
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(6th LD) New virus cases back under 500; fully vaccinated travellers to be exempt from 2-week quarantine
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Underdog's ascent to PPP leadership mirrors young voters' frustration with political establishment
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Lifting of U.S. missile restrictions signifies Seoul's missile sovereignty, Washington's China strategy: experts
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Moon-Biden summit agreement broadens alliance amid Sino-U.S. rivalry
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Korean firms set to make splash with massive US investment plans in line with bilateral summit
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Biden gov't inheriting Singapore accord may brighten N.K. dialogue prospects
