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#Moon Jae-in
S. Korean president arrives in Turkmenistan on state visit
ASHGABAT, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Turkmenistan to begin his three-day state visit on Tuesday, marking the start of his three-nation tour that will later t... 22:16 Apr. 16
#Sewol 5th anniversary
(LEAD) S. Koreans mark 5th anniv. of Sewol ferry sinking with memorial ceremonies, events
(ATTN: UPDATES with details of Ansan ceremony in paras 6-9; ADDS photo) SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The fifth anniversary of the sinking of the Sewol ferry was commemorated in memorial ceremonies a... 16:53 Apr. 16
#ex-prime minister
(LEAD) Ex-PM says he feels heavy responsibility for 2014 ferry sinking
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 4 paras) SEOUL/INCHEON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Hwang Kyo-ahn, chief of the main opposition party, said Tuesday he feels a heavy responsibility for the 2014 deadly sinkin... 16:19 Apr. 16
#ex-prime minister
Ex-PM says he feels heavy responsibility for 2014 ferry sinking
SEOUL/INCHEON, April 16 (Yonhap) -- Hwang Kyo-ahn, chief of the main opposition party, said Tuesday he feels a heavy responsibility for the 2014 deadly sinking of a ferry as a ranking official of t... 15:52 Apr. 16
#Sewol 5th anniversary
S. Koreans mark 5th anniv. of Sewol ferry sinking with memorial ceremonies, events
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The fifth anniversary of the sinking of the Sewol ferry was commemorated in memorial ceremonies and events across the country on Tuesday. In one of the country's wors... 15:42 Apr. 16
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon vows full account of 2014 Sewol ferry sinking
(ATTN: UPDATES with prime minister's remarks in paras 7-10; ADDS photos) SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday pledged continued efforts to find the truth behind the 2014 dea... 14:41 Apr. 16
#president
(LEAD) Moon heads to Turkmenistan for start of 3-nation tour
(ATTN: ADDS photo) SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in embarked on a trip Tuesday to make state visits to three Central Asian nations, including Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The ei... 14:33 Apr. 16
Today in Korean history
April 17 1880 -- Japan sets up a legation in Korea. 1968 -- South Korean President Park Chung-hee holds talks with his U.S. counterpart, Lyndon Johnson. 1976 -- South Korea establishe... 14:00 Apr. 16
#president
Moon heads to Turkmenistan for start of 3-nation tour
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in embarked on a trip Tuesday to make state visits to three Central Asian nations, including Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The eight-day trip will a... 13:33 Apr. 16
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- Russia confirms preparations underway for Putin-Kim summit: Seoul official MOSCOW... 13:30 Apr. 16
#Moon Jae-in
Moon vows full account of 2014 Sewol ferry sinking
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday pledged continued efforts to find the truth behind the 2014 deadly sinking of a South Korean ferry and the previous government's much-co... 10:03 Apr. 16
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Tuesday April 16
The following stories are scheduled to be covered by Yonhap News Agency. Your queries are welcome. Yonhap's English-language news desk can be reached by telephone at 82-2-398-3451 (general) and 82-... 08:54 Apr. 16
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 16)
Diplomatic breakthrough needed As Korea-Japan ties deteriorate, there is much to be concerned about. Acceleration of the rightist moves by Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe is countered by anti-Ja... 06:58 Apr. 16
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 16)
Rising downside risks Global slowdown takes toll on Korean economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have warned of a global economic downturn, calling for stimulus measures... 06:58 Apr. 16
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 16)
Self-contradiction Tokyo's challenge for WTO ruling goes against international norm Japan's response to the World Trade Organization's ruling endorsing a South Korean ban on Japanese fishery produ... 06:58 Apr. 16
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 16. Korean-language dailies -- Moon offers to hold inter-Korean summit at any place in any... 06:58 Apr. 16
#Moon Jae-in
(3rd LD) President Moon says he will meet N. Korean leader anywhere
(ATTN: UPDATES with potential summit venue in paras 5-7, remarks in meeting with military generals in paras 24-25; ADDS photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said... 18:15 Apr. 15
Moon praises gov't officials for winning WTO suit against Japan
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday lauded a team of government officials for winning in a recent dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with Japan over ... 17:49 Apr. 15
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- (3rd LD) Kumho Asiana to sell flagship unit for fresh loans SEOUL -- Cash-strappe... 17:21 Apr. 15
#Moon Jae-in
(2nd LD) President Moon says he will meet N. Korean leader anywhere
(ATTN: UPDATES with N.K. leader's remark on Moon's role, political parties' views in last 9 paras; ADDS photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Monday he hopes... 16:35 Apr. 15