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#Yoon Suk YeolYoon says 'communist totalitarian forces' will not stop attempt to disturb free society
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol called Tuesday for achieving inter-Korean reunification based on a firm belief in liberal democracy, saying "communist totalitarian forces" will n... 19:53 Aug. 29 -
#ChinaS. Korea, China in talks to arrange summit next month
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China are in talks to arrange a summit between Presidents Yoon Suk Yeol and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a multilateral summit event early next month, o... 18:52 Aug. 29 -
#presidential officeYoon has never shared his thoughts on relocation of independence fighter's bust: official related article
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol has never shared his thoughts on the issue of relocating the busts of revered independence fighter Hong Beom-do from the Korea Mili... 18:01 Aug. 29 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (LEAD) Radiation levels of S. Korean seawater within safe range after Fukushima re... 17:04 Aug. 29 -
#FukushimaPresidential office says fake news about Fukushima release on decrease
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Tuesday that fake news and false instigation related to the ongoing release of contaminated water from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear pow... 16:41 Aug. 29 -
#anti-corruption law(LEAD) Price ceiling raised for agricultural, livestock gifts to public officials starting Wednesday
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 8, 10) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- A revision of the anti-corruption law will be enforced later this week, easing restrictions on the price o... 16:07 Aug. 29 -
#presidential office(2nd LD) Yoon pledges to stick to sound fiscal policy, slams predecessor for reckless spending
(ATTN: ADDS photo, additional info in paras 8-10, 12-13) By Kang Jae-eun SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Tuesday to stick to a sound fiscal policy, strongly criticizing the... 14:59 Aug. 29 -
#anti-corruption lawPrice ceiling raised for agricultural, livestock gifts to public officials starting Wednesday
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- A revision of the anti-corruption law will be enforced later this week, easing restrictions on the price of gifts that can be provided to public officials ... 14:20 Aug. 29 -
#YoonYoon designates 3 special disaster zones over Typhoon Khanun
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday designated three areas hit by Typhoon Khanun as special disaster zones, his office said. The designations make the areas eligible fo... 14:07 Aug. 29 -
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(LEAD) Yoon pledges to stick to sound fiscal policy, slams predecessor for reckless spending
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; RECASTS throughout with more details) By Kang Jae-eun SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Tuesday to stick to a sound fiscal policy, strongly cri... 12:14 Aug. 29 -
#communist composer controversyControversy escalates over Gwangju's plan to build park in honor of communist composer
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- A controversial plan by the southwestern city of Gwangju to build a park in commemoration of Korean-born Chinese composer Jeong Yul-seong has met with fierce opposition f... 11:30 Aug. 29 -
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Yoon says gov't to provide less-lethal handguns to police next year
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday the government will provide less-lethal handguns to all police personnel working in the field in the wake of a series of stabbing ra... 11:08 Aug. 29 -
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#Yoon Suk YeolYoon slams preceding gov't during ruling party workshop
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol lambasted the previous Moon Jae-in government Monday, comparing it to a business cooking books on the verge of insolvency. Yoon made the remar... 21:29 Aug. 28 -
#Lee Jae-myungProsecution summons DP leader for questioning next week related article
SUWON, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors summoned opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Monday to appear for questioning next week over allegations of third-party bribery in connection with... 20:08 Aug. 28 -
#Yoon Suk YeolYoon vows to support Coast Guard's modernization
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged Monday to support the Coast Guard's modernization as he marked the 70th anniversary of its establishment during a ceremony ... 18:16 Aug. 28 -
#credit ratingS. Korea, S&P begin annual consultation meetings
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday began annual consultation meetings with global rating appraiser Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P) to discuss the country's credit valuation and... 17:30 Aug. 28 -
#independence fighter(LEAD) Gov't considers relocating bust of independence fighter from defense ministry related article
(ATTN: ADDS photo, reactions from the main opposition Democratic Party in paras 9-13) SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The government is considering relocating a bust of revered independence fighter Hong... 16:43 Aug. 28 -
#Yoon Suk YeolYoon, PM eat seafood lunch amid public concern over Fukushima water release related article
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ate seafood during their weekly lunch meeting Monday, the presidential office said, as the governme... 16:12 Aug. 28
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(LEAD) S. Korea's Coast Guard apprehends 22 Chinese after illegal entry attempt -
U.S. calls on China to encourage N. Korea's return to diplomacy -
National Assembly speeds up efforts to outlaw dog meat consumption in S. Korea -
S. Koreans' happiness rising slowly but surely: presidential panel -
4 injured in rockfall at tourist attraction on eastern island of Ulleung
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(News Focus) Travis King's release an opportunity for rapprochement in U.S.-N. Korea ties? -
DP averts crisis following court's rejection of Lee's arrest; focus shifts to unity -
5 years after signing, future of inter-Korean military accord unclear -
In desperation, N. Korea, Russia turn to one another for mutual assistance rivaling U.S.-S. Korea cooperation -
Yoon seeks to carve out bigger role for S. Korea in Indo-Pacific, world
