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Wednesday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Apr. 07 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:00 Apr. 07 -
#editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 7)
Votes count Today is Election Day. A considerable number of 12.16 million citizens in Seoul, Busan and other 19 constituencies are expected to cast their ballots at voting booths in the largest-ev... 07:01 Apr. 07 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 7)
Looming danger of debt Prepare for exit strategy to ensure fiscal health The country's national debt has increased to its highest level, driven by the unprecedented public health crisis. The Min... 07:01 Apr. 07 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 7)
Principled diplomacy needed Noncommittal stance could worsen situation; U.S. alliance bedrock of Korea's foreign policy National security advisers from the U.S., South Korea and Japan had a three... 07:01 Apr. 07 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 7. Korean-language dailies -- Choices of Seoul, Busan to decide fate of ruling, opposition ... 07:01 Apr. 07 -
#coronavirus-additional cases(4th LD) New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day, upticks worrisome amid spring break related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest tallies in paras 5-6) SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 400s for the second day in a row Tuesday as sporadic cluster infe... 22:08 Apr. 06 -
#North Korea(LEAD) N. Korean firm loses suit against S. Korean companies in disputes over export payment related article
(ATTN: ADDS info on court decision in paras 6-7) SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean firm on Tuesday lost a lawsuit claiming millions of dollars for metal it supplied to South Korean compani... 18:43 Apr. 06 -
#LH scandalPolice raid Presidential Security Service in land speculation probe related article
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the Presidential Security Service on Tuesday as part of an investigation into allegations of land speculation by one of its officials. The Gyeonggi Nambu... 16:57 Apr. 06 -
#coronavirus(LEAD) COVID-19 vaccination tops 1 mln in S. Korea
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with latest figures in second para) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has inoculated over 1 million people in 40 days since the country l... 16:40 Apr. 06 -
#climate changeFinance minister, U.N. climate summit chair discuss cooperation
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Tuesday held talks with the chair of the scheduled U.N. meeting on climate change over ways to promote cooperation in fighting climate c... 16:18 Apr. 06 -
#election day quarantineBy-election voters asked to observe quarantine, distancing rules
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Quarantine authorities on Tuesday asked the public to thoroughly comply with social distancing and other anti-coronavirus rules in the voting process for this week's mayo... 15:57 Apr. 06 -
#North KoreaN. Korean firm loses suit against S. Korean companies in disputes over export payment related article
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean firm on Tuesday lost a lawsuit claiming millions of dollars for metal it supplied to South Korean companies in 2010, in a rare legal battle between busines... 15:52 Apr. 06 -
#warm temperatureS. Korea records highest temperature for March, earliest cherry blossom bloom in Seoul in 99 yrs related article
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded its highest average temperature for March last month, with Seoul seeing its earliest cherry blossom bloom on record, the state weather agency said Tu... 15:09 Apr. 06 -
#coronavirus-additional cases(3rd LD) New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day, upticks worrisome amid spring break related article
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 400s for the second day in a row Tuesday amid sporadic cluster inf... 15:04 Apr. 06 -
#history
Today in Korean history
April 7 1896 -- Korea's first Korean-language newspaper, the Dongnip Shinmun (The Independent), publishes its first edition in Seoul. The four-page newspaper, funded by the government and produc... 14:00 Apr. 06 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. -------------------- (LEAD) coronavirus-additional cases (LEAD) New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day, ... 13:30 Apr. 06 -
#coronavirus-additional cases(2nd LD) New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day, upticks worrisome amid spring break related article
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 400s for the second day Tuesday amid sporadic cluster infections na... 11:59 Apr. 06 -
#flexible work systemRevised law allows extending unit period of flexible work hours to 6 months related article
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- A revised law took effect Tuesday to give employers greater flexibility in implementing the 52-hour legal workweek, the labor ministry said. The revised Labor Standard... 10:31 Apr. 06
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(LEAD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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1 in 4 Seoul citizens reports 'revenge spending' amid pandemic
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(2nd LD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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S. Korea joins 'elite group' of fighter jet makers: CNN
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(4th LD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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Sino-U.S. tensions, tighter China-N.K. ties feared to weaken denuke efforts
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Defense cost-sharing deal signals tighter, more stable S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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Legislation on compensating virus-hit small biz picks up steam
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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
