Politics
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#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 20)
Samsung's leadership vacuum The Financial Times has expressed deep concerns about the jailing of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong for giving bribes to former President Park Geun-hye.... 07:02 Jan. 20 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Jan. 20)
Break corrupt ties Samsung should have transparent governance Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong was put behind bars again Monday immediately after he was sentenced to two-and-a-half ... 07:01 Jan. 20 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Jan. 20)
Bolder approach Seoul, Tokyo share increasing need to put historical animosity to rest During his New Year's press conference Monday, President Moon Jae-in said his government would seek dialogue ... 07:01 Jan. 20 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 20. Korean-language dailies -- U.S. President-elect Joe Biden set to be inaugurated (Kyunghy... 07:01 Jan. 20 -
Moon meets Amb. Harris, vows close cooperation with Biden administration
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in received a farewell courtesy call from outgoing U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris on Tuesday and reaffirmed that his government will cooperate closely wi... 18:13 Jan. 19 -
#summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- (2nd LD) New infection cases under 400 for 2nd day; virus curve sliding downhill ... 17:30 Jan. 19 -
#humidifier cleaner rulingScholars cast doubt on acquittals of executives in deadly humidifier cleaner case
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Last week's acquittals of 13 corporate executives in a deadly humidifier sterilizer case were caused by the court's wrong interpretation of the causal relations between c... 16:54 Jan. 19 -
Moon taps professors as top advisors on economy, science
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has picked Lee Keun, an economics professor, as vice chairman of the presidential advisory panel on the economy, Cheong Wa Dae announced Tuesday. ... 16:19 Jan. 19 -
Partial Cabinet shake-up looms ahead
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in is expected to carry out a Cabinet reshuffle as early as this week to affect Park Young-sun, minister of SMEs and Startups, and a few others, an inf... 14:53 Jan. 19 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 20 1919 -- Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty, dies. 1968 -- Thirty-one North Korean commandos infiltrate Seoul in an attempt to assassinate President Park Chung-hee. The Nort... 14:00 Jan. 19 -
#WEFMoon to join WEF's virtual meeting next week
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in will attend an online meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) next week and deliver a keynote speech on responding to the global health care and e... 10:16 Jan. 19 -
#prime ministerPM urges public to maintain vigilance amid drop in virus infections related article
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Tuesday called for the public to adhere to strict social distancing rules despite a downward trend in the number of new daily coronavirus... 09:40 Jan. 19 -
#Harry HarrisOutgoing U.S. envoy meets P.M., expresses hope to play role in advancing alliance related article
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris on Monday paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun and expressed his wish to play a role in adv... 19:16 Jan. 18 -
#heavy snow advisory(LEAD) Heavy snow advisory replaced by cold wave alert in Seoul, central regions
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest weather forecasts in paras 1-6, 8-10; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- A heavy snow advisory was replaced by a cold wave alert in Seoul and centra... 16:37 Jan. 18 -
#Seoul mayoral electionRace for Seoul mayor heats up as political heavyweights announce bids related article
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The race for the upcoming Seoul mayoral by-election is all but set, with the ruling and opposition parties likely to finalize their candidates by the end o... 15:26 Jan. 18 -
#climate change reportWithout greenhouse gas cuts, Korea's temperature to rise by 7 C by 2100: report
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- If greenhouse gases are continuously emitted at the current level, average annual temperatures on the Korean Peninsula will rise by up to 7 C by 2100, pushing the people ... 15:25 Jan. 18 -
#Moon(LEAD) Moon vows shift in real estate policy to increase home supply
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, background in paras 9-13; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday the government will roll out measures to increase home supply to... 15:00 Jan. 18 -
#profit sharingDiscussions on corporate profit sharing heat up amid pandemic-driven economic polarization related article
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) has set out to find ways to get lucrative companies to share some of their profits with small businesses vulnerable to losses amid the co... 14:57 Jan. 18
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Man given jail term for 'slipper fight' with subway passengers over mask wearing
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(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 431 more cases of new coronavirus
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Japanese FM says Tokyo won't appeal Seoul court ruling over wartime sexual slavery
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(3rd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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(LEAD) Moon to accept Britain's invitation to G-7 summit, official says
News Focus
National
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
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Iran's oil tanker seizure appears aimed at pressuring S. Korea to unlock frozen assets: experts
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S. Koreans feel pinch of rising housing costs amid economic downturn
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China's push for FTA with S. Korea, Japan appears aimed at checking U.S. influence
