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#National AssemblyParliamentary committee approves controversial bill aimed at cracking down on fake news
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee on Thursday approved a controversial bill that would require an up to five-fold increase in penalties for media outlets spreading false or fraud... 14:53 Aug. 19 -
#Moon Jae-inMoon to hold summit with Colombian leader in Seoul next week: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in will hold an in-person summit with his Colombian counterpart Ivan Duque next week in Seoul, Cheong Wa Dae announced Thursday. Moon and Duque are ... 13:01 Aug. 19 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (LEAD) New cases at over 2,000 again; toughest curbs likely to be extended SEOU... 13:00 Aug. 19 -
#national health insuranceMoon pledges to expand free cervical cancer vaccination program for adolescent girls
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in pledged Thursday to expand South Korea's free cervical cancer vaccination program to benefit all girls under age 18. "(The government) will enlar... 11:07 Aug. 19 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 19)
Coming up short The Moon Jae-in administration's hurried dispatch of a government delegation to the headquarters of Moderna in the United States after daily Covid-19 cases soared to 2,000 hinted a... 06:59 Aug. 19 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 19)
Fierce internal disputes : Provide voters chances to assess presidential hopefuls The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) has been entangled in severe internal factional disputes. Despite th... 06:59 Aug. 19 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- Unification minister urges N.K. to return to negotiating table within this year ... 17:07 Aug. 18 -
#Jeju for-profit hospital courtAppellate court rules against license revocation for Jeju for-profit hospital
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Wednesday reversed a local court's approval of the Jeju provincial government's revocation of the business license of what would have be... 16:40 Aug. 18 -
#presidential election(News Focus) Skepticism grows over contradicting poll results in run-up to presidential election
By Park Boram SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The credibility of public opinion polls is coming under increasing voters' skepticism as pollsters came up with confusingly contradicting survey results in ... 16:05 Aug. 18 -
#OPCON(LEAD) DP chief calls for swift OPCON transfer as lesson from Afghan crisis related article
(ATTN: ADDS background info in para 3) SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday called for speeding up South Korea's envisioned takeover of wartime oper... 15:47 Aug. 18 -
#Lee Jun-seokPPP chief faces leadership crisis as drawn-out turf war with Yoon causes chaos related article
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The leadership of Lee Jun-seok, the young and unconventional chairman of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), has taken a major blow from a pro... 15:14 Aug. 18 -
#OPCONDP chief calls for swift OPCON transfer as lesson from Afghan crisis related article
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday called for speeding up South Korea's envisioned takeover of wartime operational control (OPCON) of its forces f... 11:34 Aug. 18 -
(LEAD) Independence fighter laid to rest in S. Korea, 78 years after death in Kazakhstan
(ATTN: UPDATES with Moon's eulogy from 4th para; ADDS photo, byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The remains of Hong Beom-do, one of the most revered Korean independence fighters, we... 11:12 Aug. 18 -
Independence fighter laid to rest in S. Korea, 78 years after death in Kazakhstan
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The remains of Hong Beom-do, one of the most revered Korean independence fighters, were laid to rest at South Korea's national cemetery Wednesday, three days after being ... 10:40 Aug. 18 -
#Jeju Level 4 rulesToughest Level 4 distancing rules take effect on Jeju Island
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The toughest Level 4 social distancing rules went into effect on the southern resort island of Jeju on Wednesday, as authorities struggle to contain the rapid... 09:41 Aug. 18 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 18)
Taliban's return World should learn lessons from Afghanistan The United States' longest war ended in Afghanistan over the weekend after 20 years. On Sunday, the Taliban insurgents recaptured the A... 06:54 Aug. 18 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 18)
No time for rifts Division in opposition bloc diminishes chances of power shift in 2022 Expectations were running high for a change of power next year after the conservative main opposition People... 06:54 Aug. 18 -
#S Korea(2nd LD) S. Korean, Kazakh leaders agree to bolster strategic partnerships on new industries, climate, peace
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks on rare earth materials in 13th para, meeting with biz leaders in last para; ADDS photos) SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Kazakhstan agreed dur... 20:12 Aug. 17 -
#Jeju Level 4 upgradeJeju shifts to toughest Level 4 distancing to cope with rising COVID-19 cases
JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Jeju Island, South Korea's most popular travel destination, is set to raise its social distancing restrictions to the toughest Level 4 this week to cope with ... 16:03 Aug. 17
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PM Kim says no change in plan for phased recovery to normal life despite virus surge
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New cases in 2,000s for 2nd day amid jitters over further upticks
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Daily new cases fall below 3,000 amid lingering woes over spreading virus
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(4th LD) Daily new cases fall below 3,000 amid lingering woes over spreading virus
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Gyeonggi Gov. Lee wins North Jeolla, further cements lead in DP's presidential primary
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National
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On U.S. trip, Moon highlights S. Korea's global role, vaccine hub vision
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Moon seeks breakthrough in peace process with concrete offer of war-ending declaration
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Global vaccine hub push needs more tailored backing
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S. Korean evacuation effort highlights will to never abandon Afghan friends
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Skepticism grows over contradicting poll results in run-up to presidential election
