Politics

Politics

#ASEAN-ROK summit
S. Korea announces New Southern Policy 2.0 plan after Busan summit with ASEAN
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in announced Wednesday that it would push for its New Southern Policy 2.0 in earnest, citing better-than-expected results... 14:34 Nov. 27
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Nov. 28 1919 -- Twenty-three female members of an independence movement against the Japanese colonial rule of Korea are arrested. 1941 -- The interim government announces the doctrine for t... 14:00 Nov. 27
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ---------------- (2nd LD) S. Korea, Mekong nations pick 7 priority cooperation sectors in Busan sum... 13:57 Nov. 27
#Mekong-Han River declaration
Full text of a joint declaration adopted at Mekong-S. Korea summit
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following is a full text of the Mekong-Han River Declaration for Establishing Partnership for People, Prosperity and Peace, which was adopted at the inaugural Mekong-... 13:42 Nov. 27
(2nd LD) S. Korea, Mekong nations pick 7 priority cooperation sectors in Busan summit
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Moon's press statement, Korea peace process, other details from 6th para; ADDS photos, byline) By Lee Chi-dong and Kim Seung-yeon BUSAN, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- The leader... 13:40 Nov. 27
#election reform bill
Election reform bill referred to parliamentary plenary session
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- An election reform bill on a parliamentary fast track was automatically referred to a plenary session Wednesday, heralding intense partisan tensions over the passage of th... 11:57 Nov. 27
(LEAD) S. Korea, Mekong nations pick 7 priority cooperation sectors in Busan summit
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with joint declaration; CHANGES headline) By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and the five Mekong nations agreed Wednesday to prioritize c... 11:45 Nov. 27
#wartime forced labor
(LEAD) Speaker Moon pushes for bill to resolve Japanese wartime forced labor issue
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead to clarify; UPDATES with more details, minor edits throughout) SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang has unveiled a new idea for resolving... 11:03 Nov. 27
Moon seeks synergy between S. Korea's experience, Mekong's dynamics
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea opened a summit with the five Mekong River countries in Busan on Wednesday, calling them "core development cooperation partners." South Kor... 10:33 Nov. 27
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Wednesday, Nov. 27
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... 10:09 Nov. 27
#wartime forced labor
Speaker Moon proposes bill to resolve Japan's wartime forced labor issue
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang has unveiled a new idea for resolving Japan's wartime forced labor issue as he proposed a bill to create a foundation to be funded... 10:05 Nov. 27
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 27)
A window of opportunity The Korea-Asean special summit successfully ended Tuesday. President Moon Jae-in and leaders of 10 members of Asean adopted a joint vision for peace and prosperity and vowe... 07:19 Nov. 27
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Nov. 27)
N. Korea's artillery firing Peace cannot be means for denuclearization deal The South Korean military confirmed Tuesday that North Korea conducted an artillery firing drill near the inter-Korean... 07:19 Nov. 27
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Nov. 27)
Ties with ASEAN Special summit gives impetus for deeper partnership between Seoul and regional bloc A two-day special summit between South Korea and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian... 07:15 Nov. 27
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 27. Korean-language dailies -- S. Korea lawmakers have yet to pass 514 tln-won budget for 20... 07:15 Nov. 27
S. Korea to support 'logistical hub' campaign of Laos
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday his country will help Laos achieve its goal of becoming a "transportation and logistical hub" in the regio... 18:01 Nov. 26
#S Korea-ASEAN special summit
(News Focus) Moon's New Southern Policy 2.0 launched at Busan summit with ASEAN
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) opened a new chapter in their strategic ties with their successful special summit in Bu... 17:57 Nov. 26
(LEAD) South Korean first lady attends K-beauty fest in Busan
(ATTN: UPDATES with quotes, photo) BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook attended a K-beauty festival with the spouses of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) l... 17:53 Nov. 26
#ASEAN Korean education
Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia to adopt Korean for regular school curriculum
BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Three more member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia -- plan to adopt Korean for the regular curriculum at their s... 17:25 Nov. 26
#ASEAN summit security
Security remains watertight at venue of Korea-ASEAN summit
BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Security remained watertight Tuesday at Busan's BEXCO convention center, the venue of South Korea's special summit with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)... 16:32 Nov. 26