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Cheong Wa Dae keeps prudent stance on military info deal with Japan
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government will continue to review the issue of whether to maintain a controversial military agreement with Japan "until the last moment,... 14:21 Aug. 21 -
Today in Korean history
Aug. 22 1946 - Seoul National University is established. The state-run university later emerged as one of the nation's top academic institutions. 1950 - South Korea starts drafting sol... 14:00 Aug. 21 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ---------------- (2nd LD) Biegun says will not take up ambassadorship in Russia SEOUL -- U.S. Spe... 13:30 Aug. 21 -
#justice minister nomineeJustice minister nominee in trouble in face of snowballing scandals
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister nominee Cho Kuk faces snowballing corruption and fraud allegations involving his family, with political parties bickering over whether he is qualified to... 11:42 Aug. 21 -
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Wednesday, Aug. 21
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-... 08:36 Aug. 21 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 21)
Integrity at stake Skeletons from the past of justice minister nominee Cho Kuk, former Blue House senior secretary for civil affairs, keep tumbling out of the closet. On top of allegations of i... 07:00 Aug. 21 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 21)
Controversy over Cho Kuk Parties should hold confirmation hearing quickly President Moon Jae-in's nominee for justice minister, Cho Kuk, is in the hot seat over fraud and corruption allegations le... 07:00 Aug. 21 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 21. Korean-language dailies -- Dankook University offers apology for controversy over academ... 06:59 Aug. 21 -
#Hyosung(2nd LD) Hyosung to invest 1 tln won for carbon fiber production, Moon hails its initiative amid trade row with Japan
(ATTN: UPDATES with Moon's visit to food company in last 5 paras; ADDS photos) By Lee Chi-dong and Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- In a major project to help catalyze South Korea's own pro... 16:50 Aug. 20 -
#Japan export curbs
Cabinet OKs waiving of feasibility studies for R&D projects on parts, materials
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- In an effort to tackle Japan's export curbs against South Korea, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the waiving of preliminary feasibility studies for research & development... 15:34 Aug. 20 -
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(LEAD) Hyosung to invest 1 tln won for carbon fiber production, Moon hails its initiative amid trade row with Japan
(ATTN: UPDATES with President Moon's remarks, other details; MODIFIES headline; ADDS photo, byline) By Lee Chi-dong and Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- In a major project to help catalyze ... 15:32 Aug. 20 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- Cheong Wa Dae to check results of Beijing talks with Japan over military info-sharin... 13:30 Aug. 20 -
#Cheong Wa Dae
Cheong Wa Dae to check results of Beijing talks with Japan over military info-sharing accord
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in indicated Tuesday that it will wait to see the outcome of high-level talks with Japan to be held in Beijing this week before making a ... 11:46 Aug. 20 -
#dailies
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 20)
Blue House overreaction KBS has reported that the Blue House is checking how four government ministries — the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Unification, the Ministry of N... 07:09 Aug. 20 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 20. Korean-language dailies -- Panel confirms death of contractor worker Kim was caused by 'out... 07:08 Aug. 20 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- (LEAD) Moon urges N. Korea, other parties to seize rare dialogue opportunity SEOU... 16:53 Aug. 19 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon urges N. Korea, other parties to seize rare dialogue opportunity
(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks, other details from 8th para; ADDS byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in called on North Korea and the United States on Monday to... 16:01 Aug. 19 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon urges N. Korea, other parties to seize rare dialogue opportunity
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in called on North Korea and the United States on Monday to seize the current chance to achieve denuclearization and lasting peace, as Seoul and Washin... 15:23 Aug. 19 -
#Moon-veterans affairsMoon cites veterans affairs as driving force of national unity
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday stressed the significance of veterans affairs in efforts to promote national unity, as he appointed a new minister to lead related policie... 14:47 Aug. 19
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(3rd LD) S. Korea to ditch military info-sharing pact with Japan amid trade fight
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(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan converge on call for trilateral cooperation
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(LEAD) Kang says decision to end military pact with Japan separate from S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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5 (LEAD) S. Korea to scrap military info-sharing pact with Japan: Cheong Wa Dae
News Focus
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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
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Trade row with Japan, another headwind for Korean economy
