Politics
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#LKPMain opposition party stages anti-gov't rally
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) on Saturday staged an anti-government rally to denounce the Moon Jae-in administration's policies and its personnel manageme... 18:45 Aug. 24 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Aug. 25 1936 -- The daily Dong-A Ilbo publishes a picture of Korean Olympic marathon gold medal winner Sohn Kee-chung with the Japanese flag on his chest erased. Sohn participated in the Berlin... 14:00 Aug. 24 -
#Cheong Wa Dae
(LEAD) NSC members express 'strong concern' about N. Korea's launch of projectiles
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with meeting results; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top security officials voiced "strong concern" Saturday over North Korea's continued launc... 09:43 Aug. 24 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 24)
After Gsomia South Korea's choice to break up a mutual military intelligence pact with Japan is worrisome for multiple reasons. The move could provoke Tokyo, which has lately slightly softened tow... 09:30 Aug. 24 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 24)
Strategic decision Ending GSOMIA can determine nation's future South Korea has refused to renew a bilateral agreement it signed with Japan in 2016 to share sensitive military information, citing "... 09:30 Aug. 24 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 24. Korean-language dailies -- Close consultation vs. strong disappointment: S. Korea, U.S.'... 09:30 Aug. 24 -
Cheong Wa Dae to hold NSC meeting on N. Korea's launch of projectiles
SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold an emergency National Security Council (NSC) session on Saturday to discuss North Korea's latest firing of "unidentified projectiles," Cheong Wa Dae... 08:15 Aug. 24 -
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#justice minister nominee(3rd LD) Troubled minister nominee vows donations amid corruption scandals
(ATTN: ADDS candlelight vigil in last 3 paras, photo) By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The troubled Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk said Friday he will make a social donation with an equ... 22:47 Aug. 23 -
(3rd LD) Cheong Wa Dae: S. Korea has talked enough with U.S. on GSOMIA issue
(ATTN: UPDATES with Cheong Wa Dae's correction of information on TISA in 14th para) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea consulted with the United States often and adequately on t... 18:10 Aug. 23 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- S. Korea, Japan to return to indirect way of sharing intelligence SEOUL -- Des... 17:30 Aug. 23 -
(2nd LD) Cheong Wa Dae: S. Korea has talked enough with U.S. on GSOMIA issue
(ATTN: UPDATES with more comments in last 3 paras) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea consulted with the United States often and adequately on the fate of a bilateral pact with ... 17:16 Aug. 23 -
(LEAD) Cheong Wa Dae: S. Korea has talked enough with U.S. on GSOMIA issue
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more remarks, details; ADDS byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea consulted with the United States often and adequately on the fate of a bila... 16:47 Aug. 23 -
#justice minister nominee
(2nd LD) Troubled minister nominee vows donations amid corruption scandals
(ATTN: ADDS byline, more details in paras 9,13-15) By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The troubled Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk said Friday he will make a social donation with an equity... 16:28 Aug. 23 -
Cheong Wa Dae: S. Korea has talked enough with U.S. on GSOMIA issue
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea consulted with the United States often and adequately before deciding to end a military intelligence pact with Japan amid a trade conflict, Cheong Wa Dae said... 16:06 Aug. 23 -
#justice minister nominee
(LEAD) Troubled minister nominee vows donations amid corruption scandals
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- The troubled Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk said Friday he will make a social donation... 15:52 Aug. 23 -
#Moon approval ratingMoon's approval rating drops to 45 pct in Gallup Korea poll
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Negative assessments of President Moon Jae-in's job performance have surpassed positive assessments for the first time in 14 weeks, apparently due to mounting corruption ... 15:37 Aug. 23 -
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#Ethiopian prime ministerEthiopian prime minister to visit Seoul for talks with Moon
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali will travel to South Korea next week for talks with President Moon Jae-in on a broad range of partnerships between their countries... 14:49 Aug. 23
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(LEAD) Police launch probe as video shows man allegedly beating Japanese woman on street
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(LEAD) S. Korean Navy launches Dokdo defense drills
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(2nd LD) Police launch probe as video shows man allegedly beating Japanese woman on street
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Cheong Wa Dae says it never used Japan's intel in analyzing N.K. missiles under Moon
News Focus
National
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(News Focus) Termination of military pact with Japan raises concerns over S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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Another new missile highlights N.K.'s focus on conventional weapons amid nuclear talks
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Trump's pressure on S. Korea raises concern about U.S. interests, alliance
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Latest test indicates N. Korea's successful development of new ballistic missile: experts
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Seoul-Tokyo ties tipped for deeper rift after Japan's expanded export control: experts
