Politics
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#Druking Kim Dong-wonAppellate court upholds blogger's conviction in opinion rigging case
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a power blogger for carrying out an illicit cyberoperation to influence public opinion in favor of the Democratic... 16:46 Aug. 14 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon names new vice finance minister, deputy chief of spy agency
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in appointed a new vice finance minister and a deputy head of the state intelligence agency Wednesday as part of his work to install fresh faces into k... 16:12 Aug. 14 -
#Liberty Korea PartyOpposition leader calls for drastic policy shift by Moon
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The leader of South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged President Moon Jae-in to change policies that he blamed for the economic and diplomatic predicaments ... 16:06 Aug. 14 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Aug. 15 1945 -- Korea is liberated from Japan's colonial rule, which began in 1910. On the same day, Yeo Un-hyung (1886-1947), a left-leaning nationalist, sets up a national foundation preparat... 14:00 Aug. 14 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ---------------- Moon vows to intensify int'l campaign for honor of 'comfort women' SEOUL -- Pres... 13:34 Aug. 14 -
#sex slavery
Moon vows to intensify int'l campaign for honor of 'comfort women'
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday his government will step up efforts to enhance international awareness of the issue of Korean women systematically forced to serve as... 13:22 Aug. 14 -
#anti-Japan anti-Abe ralliesCivic groups to hold anti-Japanese rallies on Liberation Day
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Local civil and labor groups plan to hold several anti-Japanese rallies in central Seoul on Thursday as the nation celebrates the 74th anniversary of Korea's liberation f... 11:01 Aug. 14 -
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Wednesday, Aug. 14
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-... 09:31 Aug. 14 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 14)
Out of sync In a Blue House meeting with government ministers on Monday, President Moon Jae-in demanded they refrain from emotional responses to Japan's economic retaliations for the Supreme Court... 07:02 Aug. 14 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 14)
Multiple crises loom large : Time to restore diplomacy to tackle thorny issues South Korea appears to face mounting risks from all fronts as the latest developments involving North Korea, the U.S... 07:02 Aug. 14 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 14. Korean-language dailies -- China defines Hong Kong's accelerating protest as 'terror' (K... 07:01 Aug. 14 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon urges measures against Japan's Dokdo claim, handling of radioactive water: source
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has instructed South Korean government officials not to sit idle on Japan's territorial claims over Dokdo and potential release of radioactive water... 23:22 Aug. 13 -
#TrumpConservative lawmakers denounce Trump for disparaging South Korea, allied drills
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Two conservative lawmakers in South Korea lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday for his recent remarks that appeared to ridicule its key Asian ally and dis... 17:34 Aug. 13 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (LEAD) Seoul to commemorate memorial day for 'comfort women' SEOUL -- South Korea... 17:13 Aug. 13 -
#Japan export curbsS. Korea to sharply boost budget spending for parts, materials industries next year
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to sharply increase next year's budget spending for the parts and materials industries to help tide them over in the wake of Japan's export curbs, a top... 16:46 Aug. 13 -
#Moon Jae-in independence fightersMoon vows diplomatic solution to trade dispute with Japan
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday that Japan's export restrictions are "disappointing and regrettable" but vowed continued efforts for a diplomatic solution to minimize ... 16:06 Aug. 13 -
#fake news(LEAD) Moon sees Korean economic fundamentals as strong, urges vigilance against fake news
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more details throughout) SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday the fundamentals of the Korean economy remain strong despite heightened ec... 15:54 Aug. 13 -
#fake news
Moon calls for vigilance against risks of fake news causing market instability
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in ordered government officials Tuesday to be vigilant about the possibility that groundless fake information could increase financial market instabili... 14:55 Aug. 13 -
#Seoul library expansionSeoul to build five new municipal libraries
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The government of Seoul said Tuesday it will build five more municipal libraries across the city by 2025 to help reduce cultural infrastructure gaps among citizens. Th... 11:00 Aug. 13
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(3rd LD) S. Korea to ditch military info-sharing pact with Japan amid trade fight
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(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan converge on call for trilateral cooperation
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3 S. Korea to scrap military info-sharing pact with Japan: Cheong Wa Dae
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(LEAD) Kang says decision to end military pact with Japan separate from S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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5 (LEAD) S. Korea to scrap military info-sharing pact with Japan: Cheong Wa Dae
News Focus
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Another new missile highlights N.K.'s focus on conventional weapons amid nuclear talks
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Trump's pressure on S. Korea raises concern about U.S. interests, alliance
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Latest test indicates N. Korea's successful development of new ballistic missile: experts
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Seoul-Tokyo ties tipped for deeper rift after Japan's expanded export control: experts
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Trade row with Japan, another headwind for Korean economy
