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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Jan. 21)
Bid to restart talks Former adviser tapped as foreign minister President Moon Jae-in tapped former national security adviser Chung Eui-yong as his new foreign minister Wednesday, replacing Kang K... 07:07 Jan. 21 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Jan. 21)
Risky response Moon says Seoul can talk with Pyongyang about U.S.-Korea joint military exercises President Moon Jae-in said in his New Year's press conference that South Korea could discuss the jo... 07:07 Jan. 21 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 21. Korean-language dailies -- Chung Eui-yong picked as new foreign minister as Biden takes ... 07:04 Jan. 21 -
#coronavirus(4th LD) New virus cases rise from low plateau 1 year after COVID-19 outbreak related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with new case tally in paras 7-9) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases hovered around 400 for the third straight day Wednesday as the country struggle... 22:47 Jan. 20 -
#online sex ringAccomplice of online sex ring sentenced to 12 years in prison related article
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- A military court on Wednesday sentenced an accomplice of a high-profile online sex ring to 12 years in prison, the Army said. Private First Class Lee Won-ho, 21, was i... 21:41 Jan. 20 -
#coronavirus
(3rd LD) New virus cases rise from low plateau 1 year after COVID-19 outbreak related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with new case tally in paras 7-9) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases hovered around 400 for the third straight day Wednesday as the country struggle... 18:58 Jan. 20 -
#Jeju casino cash theftPolice nab accomplice in cash theft at Jeju casino
JEJU, South Korea, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- One of three alleged co-conspirators in a massive cash theft from a casino on the southern resort island of Jeju has been apprehended, local police said Wedne... 17:52 Jan. 20 -
#former president COVID-19(3rd LD) Ex-President Park tests negative for COVID-19 after being exposed to patient
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 6-8) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Former President Park Geun-hye, now serving a 22-year prison term on corruption convictions, tested negative for COVID-19 o... 15:17 Jan. 20 -
#coronavirus
(2nd LD) New virus cases rise from low plateau 1 year after COVID-19 outbreak related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 14-16, 23-24) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases hovered around 400 for the third straight day Wednesday as the country struggles to... 15:02 Jan. 20 -
#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 21 1919 -- Gojong, the 26th and last king of the Joseon Dynasty, dies. 1968 -- Thirty-one North Korean commandos infiltrate Seoul in an attempt to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. T... 14:00 Jan. 20 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (2nd LD) Ex-President Park tests negative for COVID-19 after being exposed to pa... 13:31 Jan. 20 -
#former president COVID-19(2nd LD) Ex-President Park tests negative for COVID-19 after being exposed to patient
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead, details) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Former President Park Geun-hye, now serving a 22-year prison term on corruption convictions, tested negative for COVID-19 on Wedne... 12:47 Jan. 20 -
#public jobsPublic sector's job additions largest-ever in 2019
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Jobs offered by the government and state-run companies grew by the largest-ever in 2019 on the back of a state policy to increase hiring in the public sector, data showed... 12:00 Jan. 20 -
#coronavirus
(LEAD) New virus cases rise from low plateau 1 year after COVID-19 outbreak related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 8, 12, 15, 19; 2nd photo; CHANGES 1st photo) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases hovered around 400 for the third straight day Wednesd... 11:49 Jan. 20 -
#former president COVID-19(LEAD) Ex-President Park to take COVID-19 test after being exposed to patient
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 2-3) SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Former President Park Geun-hye, now serving a 22-year prison term on corruption convictions, is to take a coronavirus test ... 11:40 Jan. 20 -
#TtaereungyiSeoul city's bike service users soar amid pandemic related article
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The accumulated membership of Seoul's public bike service has surpassed 2.78 million, largely due to high demand for personal transport means amid the coronavirus pandemi... 11:27 Jan. 20 -
#former president COVID-19Ex-President Park to take COVID-19 test after being exposed to patient
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Former President Park Geun-hye, now serving a 22-year prison term on corruption convictions, is to take a coronavirus test on Wednesday after coming into contact with an ... 11:05 Jan. 20 -
#rights watchdog militaryWatchdog opposes disadvantages against NCO candidates with juvenile criminal records
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Records of juvenile delinquency should not stand in the way of a person's aspiration to pursue professional careers in the military, a state human rights watchdog said We... 10:57 Jan. 20 -
#coronavirusNew virus cases rise from low plateau 1 year after COVID-19 outbreak related article
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases hovered around 400 for the third straight day Wednesday as the country struggles to further slow down the third wave of the pand... 09:36 Jan. 20
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Man given jail term for 'slipper fight' with subway passengers over mask wearing
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(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 431 more cases of new coronavirus
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Japanese FM says Tokyo won't appeal Seoul court ruling over wartime sexual slavery
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(3rd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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(2nd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
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Iran's oil tanker seizure appears aimed at pressuring S. Korea to unlock frozen assets: experts
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S. Koreans feel pinch of rising housing costs amid economic downturn
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China's push for FTA with S. Korea, Japan appears aimed at checking U.S. influence
