#Korea
Politics
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#justice minister nominee(LEAD) Moon asks for parliamentary confirmation hearing report on justice minister nominee
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3-8,11-13; TRIMS throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday asked the National Assembly to send a confirmation hearing report... 17:27 Sep. 03 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- S. Korea calls on Japan to reconsider allowing use of imperial flag during Tokyo Ol... 16:42 Sep. 03 -
#justice minister nomineeMain opposition rebuts claims by justice minister nominee over corruption scandals
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) held a press briefing Tuesday to counter claims that an embattled justice minister nominee has made to address corruption al... 16:29 Sep. 03 -
#justice minister nominee
Moon asks for parliamentary confirmation hearing report on justice minister nominee
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday asked the National Assembly to send a confirmation hearing report on a justice minister nominee facing corruption allegations involving h... 16:19 Sep. 03 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Sept. 4 1990 -- South and North Korea hold their first prime ministers' meeting in Seoul. 1994 -- Taekwondo is approved as an Olympic medal sport at the 103rd Congress of the International ... 14:00 Sep. 03 -
#Korea(LEAD) Moon in Myanmar for talks on strengthening economic ties
(ATTN: UPDATES with arrival; CHANGES headline, dateline, photo) By Lee Chi-dong NAYPYITAW, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Naypyitaw, the capital of Myanmar, on Tu... 13:43 Sep. 03 -
#2020 job creation budgetGov't job creation budget to rise to record volume next year
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to increase its job creation budget by over 20 percent to a record volume of nearly 26 trillion won (US$21.4 billion) next year, with unemployment be... 11:22 Sep. 03 -
#environment job creationGov't to create 55,000 new jobs in environment, design industries by 2022
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday announced a plan to create about 55,000 new jobs in the environment and design industries by 2022. The massive job creation plan was finalize... 10:14 Sep. 03 -
Yonhap news advisory for Tuesday, Sept. 3
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 82-2-3... 09:22 Sep. 03 -
#KoreaS. Korea, Myanmar to hold summit on economic ties
By Lee Chi-dong BANGKOK, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in will head to Myanmar on Tuesday in a bid to pave the way for closer economic cooperation between the two sides. M... 07:50 Sep. 03 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 3)
Wrong Way Moon Korea's economic scorecard is not looking good. Nearly six years have passed since the Park Geun-hye administration came up with various types of benefits in 2013 to encourage local... 06:58 Sep. 03 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 3)
Do not disturb probe Ruling camp criticizes prosecution investigating allegations about justice minister nominee The ruling camp appears willing to do anything to ensure the appointment of Justice... 06:57 Sep. 03 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Sept. 3. Korean-language dailies -- Cho Kuk spends time explaining himself at press conference (K... 06:57 Sep. 03 -
#confirmation hearing(4th LD) Cho denies allegations involving his daughter, PEF investment
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout; TRIMS throughout) SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Cho Kuk, the embattled justice minister nominee, denied allegations relating to his daughter's education and a... 22:11 Sep. 02 -
#ThailandS. Korea kicks off 'Brand K' marketing project in Bangkok
By Lee Chi-dong BANGKOK, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched an ambitious culture-business program in the Thai capital Monday, seeking to capitalize on the Asiawide boom of Korean culture in t... 19:16 Sep. 02 -
#ThailandMoon champions free trade in Thailand business forum
By Lee Chi-dong BANGKOK, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday proposed joint efforts with Thailand to promote free trade, making an official visit here at a time when Se... 18:22 Sep. 02 -
#ThailandMoon meets with Thai Korean War veterans, awards them medals
By Lee Chi-dong BANGKOK, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday commemorated the help and sacrifice of Thai soldiers in defending his country during the Korean War. He ... 17:39 Sep. 02 -
#confirmation hearing
(3rd LD) Cho denies allegations involving his daughter, PEF investment
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout) SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Cho Kuk, the embattled justice minister nominee, denied academic-related allegations over his daughter a... 17:31 Sep. 02 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) China's top diplomat departs for N. Korea SEOUL/BEIJING -- Chinese Forei... 17:19 Sep. 02
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Typhoon Tapah approaching S. Korea's southern island of Jeju
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(3rd LD) Typhoon Tapah lashes S. Korea with strong winds, heavy rains
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(3rd LD) Typhoon Tapah dumps heavy rain, causing flight cancellations
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S. Korea raises typhoon alert level to 'vigilance' from 'attention'
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(2nd LD) Moon heads to New York for summit with Trump, U.N. session
News Focus
National
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Film on '80s serial murder regains attention with identification of key suspect
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Employment conundrum looms large in S. Korea with aging population
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Cho Kuk row hits nerve with weary Korean parents, students
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N. Korea seen eyeing high ground in upcoming nuclear talks with U.S.
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U.S., N.K. on course for nuke talks despite challenges ahead
