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Moon in New York for U.N. speech during Chuseok holiday in Korea
By Lee Chi-dong NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in New York on Sunday to attend an annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. He plans to de... 05:31 Sep. 20 -
#Seongnam land development projectPreliminary probe under way into firm at center of controversial development project in Seongnam
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- Police said Sunday they were looking into the cash flow of an asset management company at the center of corruption allegations raised over a land development project in ... 21:16 Sep. 19 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon heads to New York for U.N. speech during Chuseok holiday in Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES lead para with departure; CHANGES headline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in left for New York on Sunday to attend an annual session of ... 15:23 Sep. 19 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Sept. 19 1985 -- Fifty South Koreans travel to Pyongyang, and an equal number of North Koreans come to Seoul to participate in the first temporary reunion of family members separated since the 1... 14:00 Sep. 19 -
Sunday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Sep. 19 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:09 Sep. 19 -
#Moon Jae-inMoon due in New York for U.N. speech during Chuseok holiday in Korea
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in will leave for New York later Sunday to attend an annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. He plans t... 08:00 Sep. 19 -
#presidential primaryRuling party's primary rivals brace for decisive showdown in Honam next week
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung and his archrival in the ruling party's primary for the 2022 presidential election, Lee Nak-yon, have embarked on campaigning in the... 09:00 Sep. 18 -
#Moon Jae-inMoon to visit U.S. for U.N. session, alliance event
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in plans to leave for the United States on Sunday to attend the 76th session of the U.N. General Assembly, according to his office. He is joining t... 08:00 Sep. 18 -
(LEAD) Moon joins Biden-hosted forum, stresses int'l ties on climate crisis
(ATTN: REPLACES photo) SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in participated Friday in a virtual climate-related forum, hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, and emphasized the ... 23:06 Sep. 17 -
Moon joins Biden-hosted forum, stresses int'l ties on climate crisis
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in participated Friday in a virtual climate-related forum, hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, and emphasized the importance of internati... 22:26 Sep. 17 -
70 pct of S. Koreans have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose: Moon
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in announced Friday that 70 percent of South Korea's 52-million population have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The achieve... 17:31 Sep. 17 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- Unification minister promises support for humanitarian aid to N. Korea despite miss... 17:30 Sep. 17 -
#Chuseok(LEAD) Nationwide exodus begins ahead of extended Chuseok holiday
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest information in paras 7-11; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The annual exodus for Chuseok, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving, began Friday as South Koreans hea... 17:23 Sep. 17 -
(URGENT) S. Korea completes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine shots for 70 percent of population: Moon
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#Moon Jae-inMoon says two Koreas' accession to U.N. 30 years ago was 1st step for cooperation, but still long way to go
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in issued a message Friday on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of South and North Korea becoming members of the United Nations together. "Thirt... 14:16 Sep. 17 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (LEAD) New cases over 2,000 again amid post-Chuseok holiday resurgence woes SEOUL... 13:30 Sep. 17 -
#Chuseok exodusNationwide exodus begins ahead of extended Chuseok holiday
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- The annual exodus for Chuseok, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving, began Friday as South Koreans head to their hometowns for family reunions and take trips during the... 13:25 Sep. 17 -
#Moon Jae-in(LEAD) Moon's approval rating dives 5 pct, main opposition party's rating jumps 6 pct: Gallup
(ATTN: ADDS poll results on presidential hopefuls in last paras) SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has fallen to 36 percent, while that of the main opposition Peop... 11:17 Sep. 17 -
#Moon Jae-in
Moon's approval rating dives 5 pct, main opposition party's rating jumps 6 pct: Gallup
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has fallen to 36 percent, while that of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) has surged to the highest level in five year... 10:58 Sep. 17
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PM Kim says no change in plan for phased recovery to normal life despite virus surge
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Daily new cases fall below 3,000 amid lingering woes over spreading virus
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(4th LD) Daily new cases fall below 3,000 amid lingering woes over spreading virus
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New cases in 2,000s for 2nd day amid jitters over further upticks
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Gyeonggi Gov. Lee wins North Jeolla, further cements lead in DP's presidential primary
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