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#lawmaker-expulsionDP unanimously approves expulsion of three-term lawmaker over alleged sexual misconduct related article
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) held a general meeting of its lawmakers and unanimously endorsed a decision to expel Rep. Park Wan-joo over allegations that he s... 11:31 May. 16 -
#secretaryRuling party chief calls for presidential secretary's apology over vulgar expressions in poems related article
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) called on a presidential secretary Monday to issue a public apology following revelations his poems included sexually inse... 10:55 May. 16 -
#local elections-pollPoll shows tight contest in race for Gyeonggi governor related article
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The two candidates of the ruling and the main opposition parties are running neck and neck in a race for the governorship of Gyeonggi Province in the June local elections,... 10:45 May. 16 -
#budget speech
Yoon offers unsparing COVID-19 aid to N. Korea related article
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday he will spare no effort to help North Korea cope with a massive outbreak of the coronavirus, offering to send vaccines and other necess... 10:25 May. 16 -
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#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 16)
Our energy crisis is just beginning The policy of phasing out of nuclear power by the Moon Jae-in government has exacted a high price from the public sector and our economy. Korea Electric Power C... 07:13 May. 16 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 16)
Accept COVID-19 aid offer North cannot tackle health crisis by going it alone North Korea appears to be facing a more serious COVID-19 situation than previously thought. On Sunday, it reported 15 ... 07:13 May. 16 -
#editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 16)
Unending sex scandals Democratic Party to expel influential lawmaker for sex crime against aide A sex scandal hit the Democratic Party of Korea again. The party decided Thursday to expel Rep. Park... 07:13 May. 16 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 16. Korean-language dailies -- Prosecution at core of power: Yoon's personnel appointments com... 07:13 May. 16 -
#Yoon Suk-yeolYoon, Biden to discuss N. Korea's provocations, economic security, int'l contribution
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, will discuss North Korean provocations, economic security and contributions to pending internatio... 15:59 May. 15 -
#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
May 16 1973 -- North Korea joins the World Health Organization. South Korea became a member in 1949. 1980 -- The military government of Chun Doo-hwan expands its use of emergency martial la... 14:00 May. 15 -
#condolence delegationS. Korea to send condolence delegation to UAE over death of president
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will send a government delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer condolences over the recent death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,... 12:17 May. 15 -
Saturday's weather forecast
SEOUL, May. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:01 May. 14 -
#local electionsCandidate registration for June 1 local elections closes
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- Candidate registration for next month's local elections closed Friday, with the competition rate hitting a record low, the National Election Commission (NEC) said. In t... 23:18 May. 13 -
#YoonYoon appoints unification, culture, land ministers
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday appointed three more ministers, including the North Korea policy chief, with his Cabinet formation delayed by the main opposition party's... 19:53 May. 13 -
#presidential office(LEAD) Presidential secretary resigns amid controversy over remarks on homosexuality
(ATTN: UPDATES with secretary's resignation; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- A presidential secretary resigned Friday amid controversy over his past remarks on homosexuality and wartime... 18:09 May. 13
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases under 30,000 for 2nd day amid eased virus curbs -
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit 4-month low amid efforts for return to normalcy -
S. Korea to send condolence delegation to UAE over death of president -
Yoon, Biden to discuss N. Korea's provocations, economic security, int'l contribution -
S. Korea signs deal to purchase some 40 U.S.-made helicopters to train military pilots
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N. Korean leader Kim ramps up nuclear threat, alludes to more aggressive doctrine -
ICBM launch puts Yoon's N. Korea policy to test -
Concerns grow over possible North Korean nuke test -
N. Korea's ICBM launch marks sad coda to Moon's peace drive, challenge for successor Yoon -
(News Focus) Relocation of presidential office emerges as hot button issue
