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(LEAD) Moon urges measures to improve people's livelihoods stricken by pandemic
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks at bottom) SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in emphasized the need Thursday for the speedy provision of financial support to vulnerable people hit by the brunt... 19:06 Jul. 29 -
Yonhap News Summary related article
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (LEAD) S. Korea's total population grows at slowest-ever pace amid pandemic S... 17:19 Jul. 29 -
#presidential election(2nd LD) Wall paintings disparaging wife of leading presidential contender stir controversy
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 7-9) SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A series of wall paintings disparaging the wife of front-running conservative presidential hopeful Yoon Seok-youl in central S... 17:10 Jul. 29 -
(Olympics) Moon says teen swimmer has written new history at Tokyo Olympics
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in lauded South Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo for his achievement at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Hwang, 18, became the first Asian swimmer to rea... 17:08 Jul. 29 -
#COVID-19Gov't to help students catch up with COVID-19-related learning deficit
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- More than a third of elementary and secondary school students in South Korea will be provided with opportunities for special supplementary classes to make up for their CO... 16:56 Jul. 29 -
#Jeju governorOpposition presidential contender pledges 50-pct state funding for newlyweds' 1st house purchases
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Jeju Province Gov. Won Hee-ryong, an opposition presidential contender, on Thursday promised that newly-wed couples purchasing their first house will get half of the cost... 16:33 Jul. 29 -
#presidential election(LEAD) Wall paintings disparaging wife of leading presidential contender stir controversy
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 9-11) SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A series of wall paintings disparaging the wife of front-running conservative presidential hopeful Yoon Seok-youl in central ... 16:16 Jul. 29 -
Moon urges measures to improve people's livelihoods stricken by pandemic
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in emphasized the need Thursday for the speedy provision of financial support to vulnerable people hit by the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. He mad... 16:13 Jul. 29 -
#presidential electionWall paintings disparaging wife of leading presidential contender stir controversy
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A series of wall paintings disparaging the wife of front-running conservative presidential hopeful Yoon Seok-youl in central Seoul have become a magnet for criticism from... 14:39 Jul. 29 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- Daily virus cases dip as authorities mull stronger virus curbs SEOUL -- South K... 13:30 Jul. 29 -
#JejuJeju tourism continues unabated despite 4th wave of COVID-19
JEJU, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Despite the fourth wave of COVID-19 plaguing South Korea, the monthly number of visitors to the southern resort island of Jeju is expected to top 1 million for the fourth ... 11:11 Jul. 29 -
#editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 29)
Gagging the press The ruling Democratic Party (DP) has started pressing on with the revision of the Arbitration Law to impose a gag order on the freedom of speech in Korea. Following the submissio... 07:14 Jul. 29 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on July 29. Korean-language dailies -- Fencing Avengers pierce the sky (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- No c... 07:06 Jul. 29 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) (Olympics) Moon congratulates epee fencing team, taekwondo players on Olympic medals
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 4th para) SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in sent congratulatory messages Wednesday to the members of South Korea's female epee fencing team and two taekwondo... 21:50 Jul. 28 -
#mobile ID verificationID card mobile verification service due next year
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- Beginning next year, South Koreans will be able to conveniently confirm their identities through smartphones, thanks to the planned introduction of an ID card mobile veri... 17:32 Jul. 28 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- Cheong Wa Dae says no talks held yet on inter-Korean summit SEOUL -- The offi... 17:04 Jul. 28 -
#construction workerLabor group calls for measures to protect construction workers from heat wave
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- A local labor group called on authorities Wednesday to devise measures to protect construction workers from the ongoing heat wave that has gripped South Korea for nearly ... 16:23 Jul. 28 -
#Cheong Wa DaeCheong Wa Dae says no talks held yet on inter-Korean summit
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in dismissed a news report Wednesday that the two Koreas are in talks to arrange another summit. Quoting unnamed government sources, R... 15:21 Jul. 28 -
#real estate speculationWatchdog identifies 21 suspected real estate speculation cases involving lawmakers, officials
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The state anti-corruption watchdog said Wednesday it has identified 21 new suspected real estate speculation cases involving lawmakers and other public servants and refer... 14:27 Jul. 28
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(2nd LD) Variant cases top 8,000, delta variant infections piling up
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(LEAD) New cases spike to over 1,700, almost 40 pct of population gets 1st jabs
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New cases spike to over 1,700; almost 40 pct of population gets 1st jabs
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Pool parties, secret hangouts taunt semi-lockdown
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(5th LD) New cases stay in 1,200s for 2nd day, no signs of letup amid 4th wave of pandemic
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National
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After convictions of Optimus fund fraudsters, suspicions, damage still remain
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Main opposition candidates' presidential campaign pledges to abolish gender ministry spark major backlash
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Probe into reactor shutdown wrapped up amid dispute over additional indictment charge
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Shady medical practices reignite debate on installing cameras in hospital operating rooms
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Uncertainty hangs over early N.K. dialogue resumption despite peace feelers
