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#Cheong Wa DaeS. Korea may need to expand entry ban over omicron: official related article
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to put more countries under an entry ban imposed over concerns about the omicron variant if the present pace of transmission continues, a Cheong Wa... 17:01 Dec. 03 -
#new quarantine rule responsesInbound travelers upset by 10-day mandatory quarantine
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Travelers returning home Friday from short-term overseas trips were embarrassed to learn that they must self-isolate at home for 10 days under the government's emergency q... 15:36 Dec. 03 -
#National Assembly(2nd LD) Nat'l Assembly passes record 607.7 tln-won gov't budget for 2022 related article
(ATTN: ADDS finance chief's comments, nat'l debt in last 4 paras) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly passed the 2022 government budget Friday, a record high amount of 60... 15:09 Dec. 03 -
#ruling party(LEAD) Co-head of ruling party's election committee resigns over private life
(ATTN: UPDATES with DP accepting resignation offer in lead para, last 2 paras; AMENDS headline) SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- A co-head of the ruling Democratic Party's election campaign committee re... 15:07 Dec. 03 -
#presidential candidatesLee, Yoon tie at 36 percent support in presidential race: survey related article
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jae-myung, the presidential nominee of the ruling Democratic Party, is tied with his rival Yoon Seok-youl of the main opposition People Power Party at 36 percent suppo... 14:48 Dec. 03 -
#Moon Jae-inMoon encourages charities, promotes year-end donations
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook on Friday invited officials from 14 major charities to the presidential office, joining them in promoting year-end donat... 14:14 Dec. 03 -
#vice minister
Moon replaces eight vice minister-level officials
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Friday replaced eight vice minister-level officials, including those at the culture and agriculture ministries, the presidential office said. ... 11:48 Dec. 03 -
#National Assembly(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly passes record 607.7 tln-won gov't budget for 2022 related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details from 3rd para) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly passed the 2022 government budget Friday, a record high amount of 607.7 trillion won (US$51... 11:09 Dec. 03 -
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Co-head of ruling party's election committee tenders resignation over private life
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- A co-head of the ruling Democratic Party's election campaign committee tendered her resignation Friday, just days after her appointment, following allegations she divorced... 11:05 Dec. 03 -
#National AssemblyNat'l Assembly passes record 607.7 tln won gov't budget for 2022
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly passed the 2022 government budget Friday, a record high amount of 607.7 trillion won (US$516.3 billion) to cope with the economic fallout of the COVI... 10:00 Dec. 03 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 3)
Lee's true colors Candidate steps back from land tax pledge; DP disciplines member for criticizing his policy Lee Jae-myung, presidential candidate of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, said in... 06:57 Dec. 03 -
#National Assembly(3rd LD) Nat'l Assembly postpones passage of 2022 gov't budget, misses deadline related article
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with bill's delay, details; CHANGES headline, photo) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly postponed the passage of the 2022 government budget by ... 23:21 Dec. 02 -
#RCEPNational Assembly ratifies RCEP trade pact
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's parliament on Thursday ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a regional free trade agreement that encompasses about one-third of t... 22:39 Dec. 02 -
#security adviser(LEAD) Top S. Korean, Chinese officials meet amid Seoul's push to declare formal end to Korean War
(ATTN: UPDATES paras 1-2 as talks begin; ADDS remarks in paras 6-8, photo) TIANJIN, China, Dec. 2 (Yonhap-Joint Press Corps) -- South Korea's national security adviser Suh Hoon held talks with a to... 20:35 Dec. 02 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon asks U.S. to support Seoul's push to declare formal end to Korean War
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks, details in first 7 paras; AMENDS headline) By Kim Deok-hyun SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday and ... 19:27 Dec. 02 -
#Cheong Wa Dae(LEAD) S. Korea unlikely to drastically tighten virus curbs despite surging infections: official
(ATTN: ADDS gov't decision to maintain 'travel bubble' pacts in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is unlikely to reimpose tighter social distancing rules despite surging COVID-19 ... 19:14 Dec. 02 -
#National Assembly(2nd LD) Ruling party set to railroad 607.9 tln won gov't budget related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 1-5; EDITS to conform; CHANGES headline) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) was set to railroad the government's 2... 17:16 Dec. 02 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon meets with U.S. defense chief
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday, the presidential office said, after the allies agreed to update their joint wartime conting... 17:15 Dec. 02
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(2nd LD) False info given by omicron-positive couple in contact tracing puts many at infection risks -
(LEAD) S. Korea unlikely to drastically tighten virus curbs despite surging infections: official -
Inbound travelers upset by 10-day mandatory quarantine -
Critically ill COVID-19 cases hit record high amid growing omicron fears -
(2nd LD) Critically ill COVID-19 cases hit record high amid growing omicron fears
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Disgraced late Chun: Coup leader known for bloody crackdown on democracy uprising -
Navy's pursuit of light aircraft carrier hits budget snag -
Seoul's end-of-war declaration push raises questions over UNC future -
Moon makes fresh pitch for papal visit to N.K., declares climate pledges during Europe trip -
(News Focus) Late ex-President Roh was accused of military coup, but paved path to democratic reform
