#overseas adoptees probe
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#DPDP accepts gov't, ruling party plan on extending freight rate system for truckers related article
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) said Thursday it will accept the government's proposal to extend a freight rate system guaranteeing minimum wages for truckers am... 14:56 Dec. 08 -
#approval ratingYoon's approval rating rises to 41.5 pct: poll related article
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rating climbed to 41.5 percent, a poll showed Thursday, breaking through the 40 percent threshold for the first time in five months. ... 11:40 Dec. 08 -
#government-truckers(3rd LD) Gov't orders striking truckers in fuel, steel sectors to return to work related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with President Yoon's approval) SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursday that the government issued an order for striking truckers serving the petrochemica... 11:30 Dec. 08 -
#budget planDP warns it could submit independent budget plan amid parliamentary deadlock related article
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) called on the ruling People Power Party (PPP) Thursday to scale back the government's budget proposal for next year, warning that... 11:29 Dec. 08 -
#government-truckers
(2nd LD) Gov't orders striking truckers in fuel, steel sectors to return to work related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 10-18) SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursday that the government issued an order for striking truckers serving the petrochemical a... 10:44 Dec. 08 -
#government-truckers
(LEAD) Gov't orders striking truckers in fuel, steel sectors to return to work related article
(ATTN: ADDS remarks, details in paras 3-8) SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursday that the government issued an order for striking truckers serving the petrochemical an... 10:13 Dec. 08 -
#government-truckers
Gov't orders striking truckers in fuel, steel sectors to return to work related article
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursday that the government issued an order for striking truckers serving the petrochemical and steel industries to return to work, as th... 09:41 Dec. 08 -
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#stocks-open
Seoul shares open lower after U.S. losses
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened lower Thursday, tracking overnight falls on Wall Street, amid concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve may continue its aggressive monetary tightening fo... 09:25 Dec. 08 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 8)
No time for bickering over nomination rights Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon made it clear. "As justice minister, I have a lot of work to do. I resolutely say I will do my best as justice minister,... 07:06 Dec. 08 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (LEAD) Yoon says S. Korea must perfectly overwhelm N. Korea in conventional mi... 17:14 Dec. 07 -
#DP(LEAD) DP set on railroading dismissal motion for interior minister over Itaewon tragedy related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with ruling party's response) By Lee Minji SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party decided Wednesday to continue to push for a motion calling for the dismissal ... 17:13 Dec. 07 -
#Yoon Suk-yeol(LEAD) Yoon says S. Korea must perfectly overwhelm N. Korea in conventional military strength
(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's remarks; CHANGES headline) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Wednesday that South Korea must "perfectly overwhelm" North Korea in conv... 16:01 Dec. 07 -
#DP
DP set on railroading dismissal motion for interior minister over Itaewon tragedy related article
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party decided Wednesday to continue to push for a motion calling for the dismissal of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min over the b... 15:57 Dec. 07 -
#CabinetGov't likely to hold extraordinary Cabinet session to mull additional back-to-work order related article
SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- The government is preparing to hold an extraordinary Cabinet session to consider issuing an additional back-to-work order against striking truckers, an official said Wedne... 14:57 Dec. 07 -
#justice ministerJustice minister refutes speculation of running for ruling party chief
SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon on Wednesday vowed to continue serving as a minister, refuting growing speculation that he could be called upon to run for the ruling People... 14:35 Dec. 07 -
Today in Korean history
Dec. 8 1995 -- Former President Choi Kyu-hah receives a summons for testimony in relation to a coup and massacre in Gwangju. 1997 -- Daewoo Motor announces plans to take over Ssangyong Motor.... 14:00 Dec. 07 -
#courtMinor-party lawmaker convicted for illegal electioneering; parliamentary seat at risk
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Lee Eun-joo of the minor opposition Justice Party was given a suspended prison term on Wednesday for illegal electioneering, a punishment heavy enough ... 11:35 Dec. 07 -
#Yoon Suk-yeol(World Cup) Yoon to host dinner for nat'l football team related article
SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol will host a dinner for the national football team this week after they return from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, his office said Wednesday. The d... 11:15 Dec. 07
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(LEAD) PM says government to set criteria this month on lifting indoor mask mandate -
(5th LD) Striking cargo truckers vote to end weekslong walkout
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Allies' defense chiefs highlight watertight alliance based on full extended deterrence against N. Korean threats -
(News Focus) Police under fire for lax response to emergency calls hours before Itaewon crush -
Police under fire for lax response to emergency calls hours before Itaewon crush -
Role of administrative authorities questioned in Itaewon disaster
