Politics
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#Party for Democracy and Peace(2nd LD) Mass defection hits minor opposition, presages centrist realignment
(ATTN: ADDS more information in paras 2, 9-14; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- About two-thirds of the lawmakers of the minor opposition Party for Democracy and Peace (PDP) announced t... 17:50 Aug. 12 -
#parliamentary speaker(LEAD) Speaker calls for nonpartisan cooperation over 'unprecedented' challenges
(ATTN: ADDS speaker's comment on confirmation hearing in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's parliamentary speaker on Monday called for nonpartisan cooperation in dealing with "u... 17:15 Aug. 12 -
#Kim Hyun-chong JapanMoon aide hints at limited impact from Japan's export restrictions
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Japan's recent removal of South Korea from its list of countries with minimum trade restrictions may affect South Korea-bound exports of only a "handful" of strategic mat... 17:04 Aug. 12 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- (LEAD) Seoul to strip Tokyo's trusted trade status in tit-for-tat measure SEJONG ... 17:00 Aug. 12 -
#Moon Jae-inMoon calls for caution against 'emotional' response to Japan's export curbs
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday called for caution against "emotional" reactions to Japan's retaliatory trade restrictions, raising the need to tackle the trade spat with... 15:53 Aug. 12 -
#parliamentary speaker
Speaker calls for nonpartisan cooperation over 'unprecedented' challenges
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's parliamentary speaker on Monday called for nonpartisan cooperation in dealing with "unprecedented" security and trade challenges facing the country, during ... 14:40 Aug. 12 -
#North KoreaS. Korea says N.K. apparently eyes nuclear talks with U.S. after military drills end
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be seeking the resumption of working-level nuclear talks with the United States after ongoing joint military drills between Seoul and Washington en... 14:26 Aug. 12 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Aug. 13 1935 -- "The Evergreen," a novel by Shim Hun depicting the lives of an educated couple trying to "enlighten" farmers, wins a literary prize presented by the Dong-Ah Ilbo newspaper. The ... 14:00 Aug. 12 -
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#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- Jeju Air to open 6 new routes to China this month SEOUL -- Jeju Air Co., South Ko... 13:49 Aug. 12 -
#Party for Democracy and Peace
(LEAD) Two-thirds of lawmakers defect from minor opposition
(ATTN: ADDS more information in paras 6-11, photo) SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- About two-thirds of the lawmakers of the minor opposition Party for Democracy and Peace (PDP) announced their defection... 12:57 Aug. 12 -
#Party for Democracy and Peace
Two-thirds of lawmakers defect from minor opposition
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- About two-thirds of the lawmakers of the minor opposition Party for Democracy and Peace (PDP) announced their defection Monday, heralding a major political realignment ah... 11:06 Aug. 12 -
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Friday, Aug. 12
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-... 08:58 Aug. 12 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 12)
Warning bells are ringing Korea's struggling economy's outlook is even dimmer. Hyundai Research Institute (HRI) became the latest member of a chorus of Korean and international institutions warnin... 07:02 Aug. 12 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 12)
Growing security threat : North Korea should stop testing tactical missiles North Korea's continued test-firing of short-range ballistic missiles has not only posed a security threat to South Ko... 07:02 Aug. 12 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Aug. 12)
Tax-fueled growth : Reckless spending needs to be curbed to secure fiscal room to address external risks South Korea's fiscal deficit soared to a record high in the first half of the year, accordin... 07:02 Aug. 12 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 12. Korean-language dailies -- Trump says Kim wants to resume talks after US-ROK joint exerc... 07:01 Aug. 12 -
#antitrust chiefAntitrust chief nominee calls for strict law enforcement against unfair business practices
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in's pick to lead South Korea's antitrust regulator called for strict enforcement of the law against unfair business practices in a 2012 thesis, a sign... 23:22 Aug. 11 -
Sunday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:00 Aug. 11
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(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan converge on call for trilateral cooperation
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(3rd LD) S. Korea to ditch military info-sharing pact with Japan amid trade fight
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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
National
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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
