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#presidential official
(2nd LD) Investigator believed to be involved in election-meddling row found dead
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout) SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- An investigator who worked at the presidential office was found dead Sunday, police said, amid a prosecut... 21:54 Dec. 01
#presidential official
(LEAD) Investigator believed to have been involved in election-meddling row found dead
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout) SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- An investigator who worked at the presidential office last year was found dead Sunday, police said, amid ... 19:41 Dec. 01
#presidential official
Investigator believed to have been involved in election-meddling row found dead
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- An investigator who worked at the civil affairs office of Cheong Wa Dae last year was found dead Sunday, police said, amid a probe by prosecutors into the presidential off... 19:07 Dec. 01
#RB CEO apology
RB CEO offers 'heartfelt' apology to victims in humidifier sanitizer scandal
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The head of British hygiene product maker Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RB) has offered a "heartfelt" apology over a toxic humidifier disinfectant scandal involving the com... 16:15 Dec. 01
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Dec. 2 1946 -- Korean independence fighter Rhee Syng-man, who later became South Korea's first president, visits the United States with a proposal that his country set up its own government. Ko... 14:00 Dec. 01
#Korean War veteran-UN cemetery
American Korean War veteran buried at UN cemetery in S. Korea
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- A burial ceremony for a U.S. veteran of the 1950-53 Korean War was held Saturday at the United Nations-run cemetery in the southern port city of Busan. The remains of ... 17:19 Nov. 30
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Dec. 1 1980 -- The state-run Korea Broadcasting System (KBS) airs the nation's first color television broadcast. 1992 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with South Africa. ... 14:00 Nov. 30
City to fine high-emission cars in downtown Seoul starting Dec.
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government will issue penalties to drivers of cars that emit large volumes of carbon dioxide in central Seoul starting next month as part of its ongoing ef... 10:00 Nov. 30
#weather
Saturday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:12 Nov. 30
#Park Hang-seo
Hometown of popular football coach Park Hang-seo pushes to create Vietnam-style village
SANCHEONG, South Korea, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Sancheong County in southeastern South Korea, which has gained fame as the hometown of Park Hang-seo, the popular South Korean head coach of Vietnam's na... 09:00 Nov. 30
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (LEAD) Chinese warplane violates Korea's air defense zone again SEOUL -- A Chine... 17:22 Nov. 29
#singers
Singers Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon get prison terms in rape case
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Two disgraced South Korean singers -- Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon -- were given heavy prison sentences Friday after being convicted on rape and other charges. T... 14:57 Nov. 29
#music charts
Block B member faces lawsuits after raising music chart fixing accusations
By Park Boram SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonap) -- Park Kyung, a music producer and a member of K-pop boy band Block B, is facing a chain of lawsuits from fellow music artists after accusing them of music cha... 14:41 Nov. 29
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Nov. 30 1980 -- Local television and radio stations TBC and DBS air their last programs in the wake of the Chun Doo-hwan government's forcible merger and closure of media outlets nationwide. Ch... 14:00 Nov. 29
#weather
Friday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Friday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:02 Nov. 29
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 29. Korean-language dailies -- Cho Kuk ordered forensic analysis into cellphone of Busan's e... 07:03 Nov. 29
#admission policy
S. Korea revamps college admission policy following fairness row
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday unveiled a set of revised policies for college admission following a controversy over the current system, which some claim favors students with ri... 13:01 Nov. 28
#Supreme Court Park Geun-hye
(LEAD) Supreme Court orders retrial of former President Park in NIS fund case
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, background, photo from 7th para; MODIFIES 5th para) SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a retrial of former President Park Geun-hye fo... 12:58 Nov. 28
#Supreme Court Park Geun-hye
Supreme Court orders retrial of former President Park in NIS fund case
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a retrial of former President Park Geun-hye for acceptance of off-the-books funds from the National Intelligence Service (NIS), sayi... 11:01 Nov. 28
#Korean name
Seoul city gives Korean names to foreigners
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- Having a localized name or nickname can be fun for some. Take Dutch football coach Guus Hiddink or Thor actor Chris Hemsworth. Fans here affectionately ca... 10:54 Nov. 28