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Criminal escapes from court in Cheongju
CHEONGJU, South Korea, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- The local police are chasing a 24-year-old man who escaped just before being taken into court custody Thursday. The man, only identified as "A," shove... 15:13 Jan. 10
Today in Korean history
Jan. 11 1881 -- The royal authorities of Korea's Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) designate nine young officials for a mission to examine Japan's modernized social system and technology. The delegati... 14:00 Jan. 10
#Cambodia
Two S. Korean students die of unknown cause while volunteering in Cambodia
DAEJEON, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean college students have died of an unknown cause in Cambodia while doing volunteer work, officials said Thursday. The Konyang University students had... 13:33 Jan. 10
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (2nd LD) Moon voices need for 'bolder' denuclearization steps to end sanctions ... 13:24 Jan. 10
#taxi driver
(LEAD) Cabbie in apparent self-immolation protest dies
(ATTN: ADD more info about victim's suicide note, taxi industry's reactions in paras 5-8) SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- A cabbie presumed to have set himself and his taxi on fire in another apparent ... 12:15 Jan. 10
#court
BMW Korea fined 14.5 bln won over false emissions papers
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Thursday ordered the local unit of BMW AG to pay a fine of 14.5 billion won (US$12.9 million) for falsifying documents on gas emissions required by the S... 11:54 Jan. 10
#ex-Woori Bank chief
Ex-Woori Bank chief gets 18-month jail term for illegal hiring of employees
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court sentenced a former chief of Woori Bank Co. to 1 1/2 years in prison Thursday for giving favors to jobseekers who have ties with the bank's VIP clients or ra... 11:20 Jan. 10
#Turkey
Korean tourists conned by bogus police at illegal money exchange in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tourists were recently conned by police officer impersonators in Turkey out of a huge sum during their visit to an illegal money exchange shop in Istanbul... 11:14 Jan. 10
#ex-Seoul police chief
Top court confirms suspended sentence against ex-Seoul police chief
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized the suspended sentence for the former chief of the Seoul police agency for abuse of power. The top court upheld the appellate ... 11:03 Jan. 10
#gov't
Gov't mulls special pardons at centennial of independence movement
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- The government is considering granting special pardons to minor offenders and others deemed fit in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the anti-Japanese independe... 09:12 Jan. 10
#taxi driver
Cabbie in apparent self-immolation protest dies
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- A cabbie presumed to have set himself and his taxi on fire in yet another apparent suicide protest over a planned commercial ride-sharing service, died in hospital early ... 08:10 Jan. 10
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Thursday Jan. 10
The following stories are scheduled to be covered by Yonhap News Agency. Your queries are welcome. Yonhap's English-language news desk can be reached by telephone at 82-2-398-3451 (general) and 82-... 07:48 Jan. 10
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 10. Korean-language dailies -- N. Korean leader Kim visits pharmaceutical firm in Beijing, s... 07:00 Jan. 10
#taxi fire
(LEAD) Seoul taxi catches fire in driver's apparent self-immolation attempt
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- A taxi caught fire Wednesday in central Seoul after its driver's apparent self-immolation attempt in protest against a... 22:29 Jan. 09
#former governor court hearing
(LEAD) Prosecution seeks 4-year jail term for ex-governor in sexual abuse trial
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3-4) SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution on Wednesday sought a four-year jail term for former South Chungcheong Gov. An Hee-jung in an appeals court hearing ove... 22:09 Jan. 09
#taxi fire
Seoul taxi catches fire in driver's apparent self-immolation attempt
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- A taxi caught fire in central Seoul after an apparent self-immolation attempt by its driver Wednesday, a firefighting service official said. The fire in the sedan taxi ... 21:25 Jan. 09
#former governor court hearing
Prosecution seeks 4-year jail term for ex-governor in sexual abuse trial
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution on Wednesday sought a four-year jail term for former South Chungcheong Gov. An Hee-jung in an appeals court hearing over his sexual abuse charges, followin... 20:41 Jan. 09
#Incheon Airport
Incheon Airport posts record revenue in 2018 on strong demand
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- Incheon International Airport Corp. said Wednesday it posted a 10 percent on-year jump in earnings for 2018 on higher travel demand. In 2018, Incheon Airport posted a r... 17:51 Jan. 09
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (3rd LD) N. Korean leader heads back home after China trip BEIJING -- North... 17:04 Jan. 09
#oarfish discovery
Discovery of deep-sea fish in East Sea sparks debate on imminent quakes
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- The recent discovery of a giant oarfish on South Korea's east coast has triggered a wave of speculation on social media, as some netizens interpreted the incident as a pre... 17:02 Jan. 09

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Criminal escapes from court in Cheongju

Today in Korean history

Two S. Korean students die of unknown cause while volunteering in Cambodia

Yonhap News Summary

(LEAD) Cabbie in apparent self-immolation protest dies

BMW Korea fined 14.5 bln won over false emissions papers

Ex-Woori Bank chief gets 18-month jail term for illegal hiring of employees

Korean tourists conned by bogus police at illegal money exchange in Turkey

Top court confirms suspended sentence against ex-Seoul police chief

Gov't mulls special pardons at centennial of independence movement

Cabbie in apparent self-immolation protest dies

Yonhap news advisory for Thursday Jan. 10

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

(LEAD) Seoul taxi catches fire in driver's apparent self-immolation attempt

(LEAD) Prosecution seeks 4-year jail term for ex-governor in sexual abuse trial

Seoul taxi catches fire in driver's apparent self-immolation attempt

Prosecution seeks 4-year jail term for ex-governor in sexual abuse trial

Incheon Airport posts record revenue in 2018 on strong demand

Yonhap News Summary

Discovery of deep-sea fish in East Sea sparks debate on imminent quakes

(4th LD) N. Korea, U.S. may hold high-level talks this week: source

(3rd LD) Top N. Korean envoy due in Washington this week: CNN

S. Korea, U.S. expected to finalize military exercise plan this month

(2nd LD) Minister: Future of Kaesong, Kumgang projects depends on N. Korea-U.S. talks

S. Korea, U.S. to hold working group session on N. Korea Thursday

N.K. diplomat heads to Sweden as N.K.-U.S. talks near

N. Korea marks 60th anniv. of Worker-Peasant Red Guards

Monthly sports day in N. Korea

Fine dust goes away

Alleged euthanizing of stray pets at nonprofit shelter stirs public uproar

With Trump-Kim summit near, nuclear impasse begs solution

(News Focus) NK-China summit raises cautious optimism about 2nd Trump-Kim meeting

(News Focus) S. Korea-Japan military radar row reflects deep distrust

S. Korea-Japan military radar row reflects deep distrust