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#profit sharingDiscussions on corporate profit sharing heat up amid pandemic-driven economic polarization related article
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) has set out to find ways to get lucrative companies to share some of their profits with small businesses vulnerable to losses amid the co... 14:57 Jan. 18 -
#SamsungSamsung heir Lee receives 2 1/2 years in prison for bribery, returns to prison
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Monday sentenced Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong to 2 1/2 years in prison in a retrial of a bribery case involving former President Park Geun-hye and ordered h... 14:36 Jan. 18 -
(URGENT) Samsung heir Lee imprisoned again
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Today in Korean history
Jan. 19 1946 -- Rightist and leftist Korean students clash over whether the Korean Peninsula should be placed under a U.N. trusteeship. 1949 -- The South Korean government applies for membe... 14:00 Jan. 18 -
#unemployment rate-non-regular workersOver 35 pct of non-regular workers lost jobs amid pandemic: survey related article
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Over a third of non-regular workers have experienced unemployment since the new coronavirus broke out in South Korea in January 2020, a survey showed Monday. According... 13:22 Jan. 18 -
#coronavirus(LEAD) New virus cases at almost 2-month low on fewer tests, infections slowdown related article
(ATTN: CHANGES 1st photo; ADDS more info in last 4 paras, 2nd photo) SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases rose by the smallest number in nearly two months Monday, app... 12:02 Jan. 18 -
#heavy snow advisoryHeavy snow advisory issued for Seoul, central regions
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- A heavy snow advisory has been issued for Seoul and central and southwestern regions, the weather agency said Monday, forecasting nearly 10 centimeters of snow in some ar... 11:25 Jan. 18 -
#job creationPublic firms to hire over 26,000 new employees this year: finance minister
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's public institutions plan to hire more than 26,000 new employees this year in a bid to prop up the job market hit hard by the new coronavirus outbreak, the f... 10:50 Jan. 18 -
#coronavirusNew virus cases at almost 2-month low on fewer tests, infections slowdown related article
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases rose by the smallest number in nearly two months Monday, apparently on the back of tightened social distancing measures and fewe... 09:32 Jan. 18 -
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Monday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Monday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:07 Jan. 18 -
#deathSome 135,000 terminal patients opt to die with dignity over 3 years: data
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 135,000 terminally ill South Koreans have chosen to forgo life-prolonging treatment since the legalization of the right to die with dignity three years ago, govern... 08:45 Jan. 18 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 18. Korean-language dailies -- 'Miracle morning' trend sweeps S. Koreans in their 20s, 30s (... 06:58 Jan. 18 -
#South Korea(2nd LD) Authorities on alert as heavy snowfall set to hit S. Korea related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more details in paras 9-11; ADDS Photo) SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Disaster safety authorities were on heightened alert on Sunday as heavy snowfall was f... 21:37 Jan. 17 -
#S Korea-avian influenza(LEAD) 1 new case of highly pathogenic bird flu reported from poultry farm
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with details throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- One new case of highly pathogenic bird flu was reported from a local poultry farm on Sunday, raising the t... 21:12 Jan. 17 -
#coronavirus(3rd LD) New virus cases in 500s for 6th day; tougher curbs partially eased
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 17-19) SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 500s for the sixth consecutive day Sunday, as the country partia... 18:40 Jan. 17
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Man given jail term for 'slipper fight' with subway passengers over mask wearing
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(2nd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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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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(LEAD) Moon to accept Britain's invitation to G-7 summit, official says
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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
