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#Yoon Suk-yeolYoon likens truckers' strike to N. Korea's nuclear threat
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol has likened the ongoing truckers' strike to North Korea's nuclear threat, saying condoning illegal actions will only lead to a vicious cycle, offic... 14:37 Dec. 05 -
#Moon Jae-inRuling party slams ex-President Moon as slain official probe deepens related article
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) ramped up criticism of former President Moon Jae-in on Monday after he slammed the recent arrest of his then national security adviser ... 14:33 Dec. 05 -
#main oppositionMain opposition threatens to draw up independent nat'l budget plan amid strife with ruling party related article
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Monday warned it could revise and pass the national budget plan unilaterally if the ruling People Power Party (PPP) continues ... 14:08 Dec. 05 -
#Yoon Suk-yeolYoon renews vow to turn S. Korea into top 5 exporting nation
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged again Monday to turn South Korea into a top five exporting nation by 2026 by channeling the government's efforts to boosting exports. Yo... 14:08 Dec. 05 -
#UAEYoon's chief of staff to pay official visit to UAE
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- Presidential chief of staff Kim Dae-ki will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates this month and convey President Yoon Suk-yeol's commitment to strengthening t... 10:39 Dec. 05 -
#presidential officePresidential office to establish 2 new secretary positions related article
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office is set to establish two new secretary positions to support the Yoon Suk-yeol administration's push to increase exports, officials said Monday. T... 09:55 Dec. 05 -
#Yoon-approval ratingYoon's approval rating rises to 38.9 pct: poll related article
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rating rose to 38.9 percent amid the government's stern response to an ongoing strike by unionized truck drivers, a poll showed Monday. ... 09:49 Dec. 05 -
#Yoon Suk-yeolYoon attends nat'l prayer breakfast, renews pledge to defend liberty related article
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol attended a national prayer breakfast on Monday and renewed his pledge to defend liberty and democracy. Yoon attended the Christian prayer meetin... 08:35 Dec. 05 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 5)
Neutrality matters Opposition unilaterally pushes for broadcast revision bill, sparking disputes over ulterior motives Few expect South Korean public broadcasters such as KBS, MBC and EBS to stay ... 07:10 Dec. 05 -
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(3rd LD) Yoon ready to issue executive order for striking truckers in fuel and steel industries to return to work related article
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 6-7) SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol instructed officials Sunday to prepare an executive order for striking truckers in the fuel and steel indust... 17:06 Dec. 04 -
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(2nd LD) Yoon ready to issue executive order for striking truckers in fuel and steel industries to return to work related article
(ATTN: ADDS more comments in paras 6-7, new photo) SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol instructed officials Sunday to prepare an executive order for striking truckers in the fuel and ... 16:48 Dec. 04 -
#Yoon(LEAD) Yoon ready to issue executive order for striking truckers in fuel and steel industries to return to work related article
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS more info throughout, photos) SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol instructed officials Sunday to prepare an executive order for striking truckers i... 16:24 Dec. 04 -
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#YoonYoon to preside over meeting to discuss measures against striking truckers related article
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol is set to preside over a minister-level meeting on Sunday to discuss measures against the prolonged strike by unionized truckers, a presidential of... 10:18 Dec. 04 -
#Yoon national teamYoon speaks by phone with Bento, Son after S. Korea's victory over Portugal
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol had separate phone talks Saturday with the South Korean national team's head coach Paulo Bento and captain Son Heung-min after the 2-1 victory over... 21:17 Dec. 03 -
#YoonYoon congratulates stunning win over Portugal at World Cup in Qatar
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol congratulated the South Korean soccer team Saturday for the thrilling win over Portugal that sent the country to the last 16 at the FIFA World Cup i... 09:18 Dec. 03 -
Saturday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Dec. 03 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:01 Dec. 03 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 3. Korean-language dailies -- National Assembly misses legal deadline to pass gov't budget bi... 08:56 Dec. 03 -
#Yoon(2nd LD) Yoon offers condolences over death of former Chinese leader Jiang related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 6-7; ADDS photos) SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday offered his condolences over the death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin a... 19:53 Dec. 02
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(LEAD) (World Cup) Yoon hosts dinner for nat'l football team -
(LEAD) PM says government to set criteria this month on lifting indoor mask mandate -
(World Cup) Yoon hosts dinner for nat'l football team
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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
