Politics

Politics

#Japan protest rally
(LEAD) 6 youths detained for protest performance at Japanese Consulate in Busan
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 6-7) BUSAN, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Six South Korean youths were taken into police custody on Monday after staging a protest performance over Japan's export restrictions ... 16:55 Jul. 22
#parliamentary resolution
(2nd LD) Parliamentary panel passes resolution against Japan's export curbs
(ATTN: REWRITES lead; ADDS more details from para 2) SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The parliamentary foreign affairs committee on Monday adopted a resolution calling on Japan to immediately withdraw i... 16:31 Jul. 22
#Japan protest rally
6 youths detained for protest performance at Japanese Consulate in Busan
BUSAN, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Six South Korean youths were taken into police custody on Monday after staging a protest performance over Japan's export restrictions inside the Japanese Consulate in cen... 16:25 Jul. 22
#Japan
(LEAD) Moon urges innovative growth to counter Japan's trade pressure
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks on win-win system in paras 9-10, tourism account in last 4 paras) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday his government will redoub... 15:57 Jul. 22
#parliamentary resolution
(LEAD) Parliamentary panel passes resolution against Japan's export curbs
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more details from para 2) SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The parliamentary foreign affairs committee on Monday adopted a parliamentary resolution calling on Japan to... 15:34 Jul. 22
#Japan
Moon urges innovative growth to counter Japan's trade pressure
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday his government will redouble its push for innovative growth in South Korea's manufacturing sector, especially by nurturi... 15:27 Jul. 22
#FINA World Championships
(LEAD) First lady to visit Gwangju for swimming championships
(ATTN: ADDS President Moon's comment in paras 4-5; ADDS photo) SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Jung-sook will visit Gwangju to see swimmers from around the world compete in a contest unde... 15:24 Jul. 22
#pirate attack
(LEAD) Korean ship attacked by pirates near Singapore Strait
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS graphic) BUSAN, July 22 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean freighter was attacked by pirates near the Singapore Strait on Monday, government officials in B... 15:19 Jul. 22
#Yang Sung-tae bail
Former top justice Yang released on bail
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae was released on bail Monday after 179 days of detention over his role in a judiciary power abuse scandal. The Seoul Ce... 14:13 Jul. 22
#FINA World Championships
First lady to visit Gwangju for swimming championships
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Jung-sook will visit Gwangju to see swimmers from around the world compete in a contest under way in the city, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday. Kim will atten... 14:09 Jul. 22
#Cheong Wa Dae
Cheong Wa Dae to Abe: Stay 'in line' over bilateral rift
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in warned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday not to go too far in a friction between the neighboring countries, saying Seoul ma... 14:05 Jul. 22
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
July 23 1961 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with the Ivory Coast. 1984 -- The government publishes its first official gazette. It remains unknown why the publication was de... 14:00 Jul. 22
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) Seoul ramps up drive to win int'l support over trade dispute with Tokyo ... 13:30 Jul. 22
#parliamentary resolution
Parliamentary panel set to adopt resolution against Japan's export curbs
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The parliamentary foreign affairs committee on Monday is set to adopt a parliamentary resolution calling on Japan to withdraw its curbs on exports to South Korea of key h... 11:37 Jul. 22
#pirate attack
Korean ship attacked by pirates near Singapore Strait
BUSAN, July 22 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean freighter was attacked by pirates near the Singapore Strait on Monday, government officials in Busan said. The pirates armed with guns and other weapons... 11:22 Jul. 22
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Monday, July 22
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-... 10:42 Jul. 22
#dailies
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 22)
Sheer irresponsibility Cho Kuk, a senior presidential secretary for civil affairs, went too far in terms of leading public opinion through Facebook. The 17 posts he has made over the last four day... 07:02 Jul. 22
#dailies
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 22)
Critical week for Korea Tokyo should accept U.S. offer for mediation South Korea's ongoing row with Japan over the latter's trade restrictions in apparent retaliation for a court ruling on wartim... 07:02 Jul. 22
#dailies
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 22)
Dangerous spillover Seoul-Tokyo discord should not damage security cooperation The escalating row over Japan's export curbs on South Korea should be prevented from spilling over into the realm of ... 07:02 Jul. 22
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on July 22. Korean-language dailies -- Abe gets easy win in election, but falls short of initiating ... 07:01 Jul. 22