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S. Korea to lift designation of many military-controlled zones
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- The government and the ruling Democratic Party (DP) agreed Wednesday to lift the designation of some restricted zones that host military facilities to help ease residents'... 10:35 Dec. 05
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Wednesday Dec. 5
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-... 08:01 Dec. 05
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 5)
Preconditions for Kim's visit NK leader's visit to South Korea not entirely a blessing There is no doubt that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to South Korea would be a historic milestone. ... 07:00 Dec. 05
#Moon Jae-in
President Moon returns home after three-nation tour
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in returned home Tuesday after a three-nation tour that began a week earlier in the Czech Republic. In Prague, the president held a meeting with Czec... 22:15 Dec. 04
#Gyeonggi governor
(2nd LD) Gyeonggi governor's wife grilled over slander allegations
(ATTN: ADDS update in 4th para) SUWON, South Korea, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The wife of Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung underwent prosecution questioning for a third time Tuesday over allegations s... 21:20 Dec. 04
#budget bill
Parties continue to bicker over gov't budget proposal
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties continued to bicker over the government's 2019 budget proposal on Tuesday as they have yet to agree on the schedule for a plenary session for its passage. ... 17:04 Dec. 04
#summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ------------------- Minor parties stage sit-in protest for electoral reform SEOUL -- Minor politi... 16:43 Dec. 04
#minor parties
Minor parties stage sit-in protest for electoral reform
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Minor political parties embarked on a sit-in protest Tuesday, calling for the government's 2019 budget bill to be handled in tandem with their push for a new proportional ... 16:32 Dec. 04
#Roh Hoe-chan
Ex-lawmaker Roh to posthumously receive highest civilian award
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The government will award late lawmaker Roh Hoe-chan a posthumous Mugunghwa Medal, the country's highest order of civil merit, in recognition of his contribution to enhanc... 16:23 Dec. 04
#ex-top court judges
Court to decide on arrest warrants of two ex-top court justices in alleged power abuse case
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court will decide later this week on whether to grant arrest warrants for two former Supreme Court justices in a ballooning power abuse scandal involving the prev... 14:10 Dec. 04
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ------------------- (2nd LD) S. Korean economy grows 0.6 pct on-quarter in Q3: BOK SEOUL -- The So... 13:14 Dec. 04
#prime minister
Prime minister urges parliament to handle gov't budget bill fast
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon called on parliament Tuesday to handle the government's 2019 budget bill as soon as possible as ordinary people are suffering from economic diff... 11:38 Dec. 04
#presidential hopeful
Poll shows Lee Nak-yon, Hwang Kyo-ahn most favored presidential hopefuls
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- A poll on potential presidential hopefuls in South Korea has found that Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon and former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn are the front-runners, pollster ... 11:32 Dec. 04
#Gyeonggi governor
(LEAD) Gyeonggi governor's wife grilled over slander allegations
(ATTN: ADDS Kim's remarks in 3rd para; UPDATES photo) SUWON, South Korea, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The wife of Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung underwent prosecution questioning for a third time Tues... 10:42 Dec. 04
#Moon Jae-in
S. Korean president heads home after meeting New Zealand leaders
AUCKLAND, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in headed home Tuesday, ending his three-day state visit to New Zealand that highlighted growing economic cooperation and exchange betwe... 10:26 Dec. 04
#Gyeonggi governor
Gyeonggi governor's wife grilled over slander allegations
SUWON, South Korea, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The wife of Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung underwent prosecution questioning for a third time on Tuesday over allegations she posted slanderous messages... 10:09 Dec. 04
Moon says Kim's Seoul visit will accelerate denuclearization
AUCKLAND, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday highlighted the importance of a proposed visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to his country, saying it may help speed... 08:15 Dec. 04
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Tuesday Dec. 4
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-... 08:02 Dec. 04
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Leaders of S. Korea, New Zealand agree to boost cooperation, economic ties
(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of remarks from President Moon in a joint press conference in paras 5-6, 13-16; ADDS additional photo) AUCKLAND, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in an... 07:45 Dec. 04
#Moon Jae-in
Leaders of S. Korea, New Zealand agree to boost cooperation, economic ties
AUCKLAND, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern agreed Tuesday to further enhance their countries' cooperation in various areas, includ... 07:10 Dec. 04

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S. Korea to lift designation of many military-controlled zones

Yonhap news advisory for Wednesday Dec. 5

(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 5)

President Moon returns home after three-nation tour

(2nd LD) Gyeonggi governor's wife grilled over slander allegations

Parties continue to bicker over gov't budget proposal

Yonhap News Summary

Minor parties stage sit-in protest for electoral reform

Ex-lawmaker Roh to posthumously receive highest civilian award

Court to decide on arrest warrants of two ex-top court justices in alleged power abuse case

Yonhap News Summary

Prime minister urges parliament to handle gov't budget bill fast

Poll shows Lee Nak-yon, Hwang Kyo-ahn most favored presidential hopefuls

(LEAD) Gyeonggi governor's wife grilled over slander allegations

S. Korean president heads home after meeting New Zealand leaders

Gyeonggi governor's wife grilled over slander allegations

Moon says Kim's Seoul visit will accelerate denuclearization

Yonhap news advisory for Tuesday Dec. 4

(LEAD) Leaders of S. Korea, New Zealand agree to boost cooperation, economic ties

Leaders of S. Korea, New Zealand agree to boost cooperation, economic ties

Allies rethink combined command relocation plan: sources

Moon's approval rating dips to record low: poll

(Yonhap Feature) U.S. Army's new war-fighting concept seeps into allies' joint training

(4th LD) Koreas verify DMZ guard post pullout

Moon ranks No. 5 for Time's Person of the Year 2018

War remains enshrined

Hyundai's new R&D chief

Policy meeting

Snowfall in Seoul

S. Korea gets tougher on drunk driving

N.K. release of American detainee loses spotlight as nuclear talks stall

(News Focus) Possible scaling down of allied exercise could boost N.K. diplomacy, weaken military readiness

Seoul-Tokyo rift deepens over 'comfort women' issue

Alleged exam cheating by father, daughters draws ire in S. Korea