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#Shinzo Abe
(LEAD) Abe expresses regret over S. Koreans' move to seize Japanese firm's assets over forced labor
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout, more info) TOKYO, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday expressed deep regret over South Korean victims of World War II forced labor taking... 11:34 Jan. 06
#Shinzo Abe
Abe expresses regret over S. Koreans' move to seize Japanese firm's assets over forced labor
TOKYO, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday expressed deep regret over South Korean victims of World War II forced labor taking legal steps to seize the assets of a Japan... 10:59 Jan. 06
#weather forecast
Sunday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:00 Jan. 06
Today in Korean history
Jan. 6 1926 -- Japan completes construction of the Japanese governor-general's office inside Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul. The Japanese colonial headquarters controlled the entire Korean P... 14:00 Jan. 05
#headline
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 5. Korean-language dailies -- Military releases video clip on Japanese plane's threatening fligh... 09:09 Jan. 05
Saturday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jan. 05 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:04 Jan. 05
#Air Busan
(LEAD) Air Busan launches first Busan-Singapore route
(ATTN: CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Air Busan Co. on Friday began a temporary flight service connecting the southern port city of Busan to Singapore, a first for the low-cost carrier. ... 18:59 Jan. 04
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ---------------- Samsung chief discusses chip strategy with executives SEOUL -- Samsung Electronic... 17:36 Jan. 04
#Gangneung gas accident
Two boiler installers face arrest in fatal gas poisoning at Gangneung guesthouse
GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Last month's fatal carbon monoxide poisoning at a guesthouse in Gangneung was caused by an improperly installed vent duct of a gas boiler, police said Fri... 16:21 Jan. 04
#DUI
DUI offenses still rampant despite tougher punishments under new law
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- The parliamentary passage in late November of a new bill aimed at toughening the punishment for drunk driving appears to have had little effect in discouraging driving und... 15:11 Jan. 04
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 5 1953 -- South Korean President Rhee Syng-man expresses his intention to resume diplomatic relations with Japan after meeting with the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida. 20... 14:00 Jan. 04
#Korea
S. Korea soon to take back trash from Philippines
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will soon take back thousands of tons of trash that were illegally exported to the Philippines, the environment ministry here said Friday. "We're now consu... 13:42 Jan. 04
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (LEAD) Embassy: N. Korea replaced its top diplomat in Rome in late November SEOUL... 13:38 Jan. 04
#ex-top court chief
(LEAD) Ex-Supreme Court chief summoned for questioning in power abuse scandal
(ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; ADDS more details throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae has been called in for questioning as a suspect next week ov... 13:13 Jan. 04
#hacking attempt
Investigation underway into hacking attempt using purported document on N.K. leader's speech
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- An investigation is underway to determine who is behind a phishing email attached with a purported unification ministry document assessing the North Korean leader's New Ye... 11:56 Jan. 04
#ex-top court chief
Ex-Supreme Court chief to be summoned next week in power abuse scandal
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae will be summoned next week as a suspect in a power abuse scandal also involving former officials of the top court, the pro... 11:26 Jan. 04
#ex-Park aides
Appeals court retains prison terms for two of ex-leader Park's aides
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul appellate court on Friday retained the prison terms of 18 months to 2 1/2 years for two of the closest aides to ousted President Park Geun-hye for taking illicit f... 11:24 Jan. 04
#Seoul
Seoul citizens' debts swell by 90 trillion won over 7 years: report
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Seoul citizens' debt load has increased by 90 trillion won (US$79.9 billion) over a seven-year period starting in 2010, a municipal think tank said Friday, calling attenti... 11:09 Jan. 04
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Friday, Jan. 4
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-... 09:35 Jan. 04
#weather forecast
Friday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Friday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:01 Jan. 04

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(LEAD) Abe expresses regret over S. Koreans' move to seize Japanese firm's assets over forced labor

Abe expresses regret over S. Koreans' move to seize Japanese firm's assets over forced labor

Sunday's weather forecast

Today in Korean history

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Saturday's weather forecast

(LEAD) Air Busan launches first Busan-Singapore route

Yonhap News Summary

Two boiler installers face arrest in fatal gas poisoning at Gangneung guesthouse

DUI offenses still rampant despite tougher punishments under new law

Today in Korean history

S. Korea soon to take back trash from Philippines

Yonhap News Summary

(LEAD) Ex-Supreme Court chief summoned for questioning in power abuse scandal

Investigation underway into hacking attempt using purported document on N.K. leader's speech

Ex-Supreme Court chief to be summoned next week in power abuse scandal

Appeals court retains prison terms for two of ex-leader Park's aides

Seoul citizens' debts swell by 90 trillion won over 7 years: report

Yonhap news advisory for Friday, Jan. 4

Friday's weather forecast

(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