#National Assembly
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#Moon Jae-inMoon calls for lawmakers' support in curbing housing prices, launching anti-corruption probe agency
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in pressed the National Assembly on Monday to help the government's efforts to stabilize the property market and establish a special uni... 16:02 Jul. 06 -
#Haeundae foreigners fireworks party(LEAD) Foreigners' wild fireworks party frowned on by virus-weary Busan citizens
(ATTN: UPDATES with presumed identity of foreigners in 4th para) BUSAN, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Dozens of foreigners presumed to be American soldiers created disturbances by setting off firecrackers at ... 14:13 Jul. 06 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
July 7 1970 -- The Gyeongbu Expressway linking Seoul and Busan opens. 1988 -- President Roh Tae-woo issues a special declaration for the "pride of Korean people, unification and prosperity"... 14:00 Jul. 06 -
#ruling partyRuling party vows swift legislation on stabilizing housing prices
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party vowed Monday to enact real estate tax hikes against owners of multiple houses and companies as the government strives to stabilize the overheat... 12:05 Jul. 06 -
#Haeundae foreigners fireworks party
Foreigners' wild fireworks party frowned on by virus-weary Busan citizens
BUSAN, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Dozens of foreigners presumed to be American citizens or soldiers created disturbances by setting off firecrackers at a renowned beach in Busan on Saturday night apparentl... 11:10 Jul. 06 -
#real estate
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 6)
Supply is the key The government may finally be seeing the real estate market with an objective eye. President Moon Jae-in summoned Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Kim Hyun-mee and ord... 07:08 Jul. 06 -
#reshuffle
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 6)
New security lineup : Talks with N. Korea will require acute coordination President Moon Jae-in's bigger-than-expected reshuffle of his security team sends the clearest message yet that he will r... 07:07 Jul. 06 -
#reshuffle
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 6)
New lineup : Moon's reshuffle of national security team reaffirms reconciliatory approach to Pyongyang President Moon Jae-in's reshuffle of his national security team last week shows his intention... 07:07 Jul. 06 -
#opposition partyMain opposition party to return to National Assembly
SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition United Future Party (UFP) will return to the National Assembly this week, its floor leader said Sunday, after boycotting all proceedings for weeks in p... 14:07 Jul. 05 -
#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
July 5 1907 -- Envoys of King Kojong, the 26th monarch of the Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910), submit a statement to a peace conference of major nations at The Hague against the 1905 Eulsa Protectiv... 14:00 Jul. 04 -
#comfort women shelter-shutdownShelter for comfort women set to be closed following scandal
SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean shelter for surviving victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery is set to be closed as the last resident has recently left the place, the operator of the sh... 13:10 Jul. 04 -
#May foreign arrivalsForeign arrivals in Korea again dive 98 pct in May
SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- Due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions, the number of foreign arrivals in South Korea again nose-dived nearly 98 percent in May, reaching slightly over 30,000, off... 10:00 Jul. 04 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 4)
Ensure political neutrality : Minister should not try to tame prosecution No one can overemphasize the importance of the prosecution's neutrality and independence from political power. This expla... 09:02 Jul. 04 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on July 4. Korean-language dailies -- Seoul picks late President Kim Dae-jung's aide as new spy agenc... 09:02 Jul. 04 -
#2021 Cheongju Craft Biennale12th Cheongju Craft Biennale to kick off 53-day run next year
CHEONGJU, South Korea, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The Cheongju Craft Biennale hosted by this central city every other year since 1999 will take place in September next year, its organizer said Saturday. ... 09:00 Jul. 04 -
#South Korea 3rd extra budget(LEAD) S. Korean assembly approves 3rd virus response extra budget worth 35.1 tln won
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Friday passed a 35.1 trillion-won (US$29.3 billion) extra budget to combat the continuing new coronavirus outbreaks her... 23:34 Jul. 03 -
#South Korea 3rd extra budget
S. Korean assembly approves 3rd virus response extra budget worth 35.1 tln won
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Friday passed a 35.1 trillion-won (US$29.3 billion) extra budget to combat the continuing new coronavirus outbreaks here and the economic fallout ... 22:32 Jul. 03 -
#prosecution(2nd LD) Prosecutors discuss follow-up to justice minister's intervention in probe into alleged collusion case related article
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES with more details throughout) SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Prosecutors' Office held internal discussions Friday with senior prosecutors nationwide on how to re... 22:11 Jul. 03 -
#COVID-19(LEAD) Lawmaker tests negative for virus, parliament to review extra budget
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with details throughout) SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- A ruling party lawmaker who had contact with a COVID-19 patient earlier this week tested negative for the c... 21:51 Jul. 03
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(LEAD) Arrivals from high-risk nations required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results
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(2nd LD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
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Friends, family bid final farewell to Seoul mayor
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N.K. seeks to distract from domestic hardships with liaison office demolition: experts
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S. Korean universities seek to ensure both academic integrity and anti-virus measures
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Debate over basic income takes center stage in S. Korean politics
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
