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#Chun Doo-hwanPolice looking into suspected narcotics use by Chun's grandson
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Police have launched a preliminary investigation into a grandson of former President Chun Doo-hwan over suspected illegal drug use, officials said Monday. Chun Woo-w... 16:12 Mar. 20 -
#justice ministryNames of ex-convicts who remove electronic devices to be disclosed to public
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The justice ministry will disclose the names of those who remove their electronic ankle devices and flee, in order to facilitate their quick arrest, legal... 16:08 Mar. 20 -
#UkraineVolunteer fighter accused of unauthorized entry to Ukraine punches YouTuber after hearing related article
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Rhee Keun, a Navy SEAL-turned-YouTuber known for entering Ukraine to fight against Russia's invasion, punched another Youtuber on Monday after attending a court hearing ... 15:27 Mar. 20 -
#plastic cupsSeoul to finance program giving 400-won discount for beverages bought in personal cups related article
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government will launch a waste reduction program this year, giving a discount of 400 won (US$0.3) to consumers who buy beverages in reusable personal cups... 15:18 Mar. 20 -
#actor drug probeActor Yoo Ah-in to appear for questioning Friday over alleged drug use
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Actor Yoo Ah-in is scheduled to appear before police later this week for questioning over allegations of illegal drug use, police officials said Monday. The actor, wh... 14:29 Mar. 20 -
#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
March 21 1990 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Namibia. 1996 -- South Korea is elected to the executive board of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), which is in ch... 14:00 Mar. 20 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) N. Korea holds nuclear counterattack simulation drills; Kim urges perfect rea... 13:30 Mar. 20 -
#US graffiti painter trialAmerican admits to train graffiti-related charges but calls himself artist
INCHEON, March 20 (Yonhap) -- A 27-year-old American man arrested for secretly painting graffiti on South Korean trains last year admitted to all of the charges in his court trial in Incheon on Mon... 11:36 Mar. 20 -
#mask mandateMost commuters stick to mask wearing despite lifting of mandate on public transportation related article
By Park Boram SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Most commuters remained masked up on Monday, the first day the yearslong mask mandate was lifted for public transportation, as many stay wary of lingering ... 11:13 Mar. 20 -
#African swine feverS. Korea reports additional African swine fever case in one month
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea reported another African swine fever case after a one-month hiatus on Monday, and issued a standstill order on pig farms and related facilities in the countr... 10:08 Mar. 20 -
Monday's weather forecast
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:01 Mar. 20 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on March 20)
A step taken by Yoon for the future President Yoon Suk Yeol had summit talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo last week. Former president Lee Myung-bak was the last head of stat... 07:20 Mar. 20 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on March 20)
A defeat of the mind : Koreans require vigilance to stop history from repeating Japan has overpowered Korea on two accounts in recent weeks. Just over a week ago in Tokyo, March 10, Japan defea... 07:20 Mar. 20 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on March 20)
A new beginning : Summit breaks ground for cooperation with Japan; follow-up meetings needed President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Friday night from his two-day visit to Japan. Through his meet... 07:19 Mar. 20 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 20. Korean-language dailies -- Number of outside directors who are ex-gov't officials incr... 07:18 Mar. 20 -
#DP leaderProsecutors likely to indict opposition leader over corruption allegations this week related article
SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors are expected to indict opposition leader Lee Jae-myung this week over development corruption and bribery allegations arising from his previous stint as a may... 14:11 Mar. 19 -
Today in Korean history
March 20 1902 -- A telephone line is established between Seoul and Incheon. 1958 -- A commercial airline starts flights between Seoul and Jeju. 1999 -- President Kim Dae-jung holds a su... 14:00 Mar. 19 -
#coronavirus-mask mandate removalMask mandate on public transportation to end Monday
SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The government's decision to lift the mask mandate on public transportation and pharmacies in open public spaces will go into effect this week amid a gradual COVID-19 vi... 10:16 Mar. 19 -
#former diplomatEx-diplomat's suit against dismissal over sexual assault rejected
SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- A former South Korean diplomat has lost a lawsuit seeking to reverse the foreign ministry's decision to fire him for sexually assaulting a female embassy employee when s... 09:57 Mar. 19
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U.S. Forces Korea holds first deployment training of THAAD 'remote' launcher -
(LEAD) U.S. Forces Korea holds first deployment training of THAAD 'remote' launcher -
(3rd LD) S. Korea to seek extradition of crypto fugitive Kwon from Montenegro -
(LEAD) Yoon vows to make N. Korea pay for reckless provocations -
Top U.S. trade official to visit S. Korea next week for talks on IRA, Chips Act
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Japan's removal of export curbs on S. Korea to boost supply chain stability, ease biz uncertainties -
Yoon's summit with Biden to highlight S. Korea's 'pivotal' role in region: U.S. experts -
(News Focus) Solution to forced labor issue shows Yoon's commitment to improving ties with Japan -
Seoul's controversial plan for forced labor compensation reflects urgency of security partnership with Tokyo: experts
