#by-elections
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#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 2)
Populist campaign promises Candidates should not deceive voters The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has gone too far in making populist campaign promises in a bid to woo voters ahead of th... 07:08 Apr. 02 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 2. Korean-language dailies -- Police revise probe guidelines to stress animals' right (Kyun... 07:07 Apr. 02 -
#Seoul mayoral election(2nd LD) Rival parties try to drum up turnout as early voting for by-elections set to begin related article
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 13-17; REPLACES photos) SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- With one day left before the start of the early voting for next week's Seoul and Busan mayoral by-elections, riv... 20:54 Apr. 01 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- S. Korea considering allowing civilian aid to N. Korea amid increasing signs of b... 17:14 Apr. 01 -
#Seoul Pyongyang 2032 OlympicsSeoul sends proposal to co-host 2032 Olympics with Pyongyang to IOC
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Seoul's metropolitan government said Thursday it has notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its bid to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics with Pyongyang, the... 16:47 Apr. 01 -
#COVID-19(LEAD) S. Korea to adopt 'vaccine passports' showing person's COVID-19 vaccination status: PM related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with quotes on vaccine procurement status from para 6) SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will introduce a digital certification system to verify a person's COVID-19 vaccination ... 16:01 Apr. 01 -
#Seoul mayoral election(LEAD) Rival parties try to drum up turnout as early voting for by-elections set to begin related article
(ATTN: UPDATES headline, first 2 paras; ADDS more details in paras 11-14) SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- With one day left before the start of the early voting for next week's Seoul and Busan mayoral ... 15:51 Apr. 01 -
#Cheonan sinkingDefense ministry voices confidence in probe results of deadly Cheonan ship sinking
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday that it trusts the results of a civilian-military joint probe blaming North Korea for the 2010 sinking of a South Korean warship, after... 15:40 Apr. 01 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- Ruling party doubles down on mea culpa strategy amid trailing polls ahead of by-el... 13:30 Apr. 01 -
#unseasonably high temperaturesRecord high March temperatures reported Wednesday
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The mercury soared far above 20 C across the country on the last day of last month, setting new temperature records for March, a state weather agency said Thursday. Acco... 12:59 Apr. 01 -
#Democratic PartyRuling party doubles down on mea culpa strategy amid trailing polls ahead of by-elections related article
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The ruling party on Thursday issued another public apology in admission of the failure in the party's housing policy and over a public sector land speculation scandal, as... 11:31 Apr. 01 -
#Seoul mayoral election
Early voting for upcoming by-elections set to kick off for 2-day run related article
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Early voting for the upcoming by-elections, including polls for the new Seoul and Busan mayors, is set to kick off this week for a two-day run, election officials said Th... 10:32 Apr. 01 -
#COVID-19
S. Korea to adopt 'vaccine passport' showing person's COVID-19 vaccination status: PM related article
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will introduce a digital certification system to verify a person's COVID-19 vaccination status through a smartphone application this month, amid the governmen... 09:23 Apr. 01 -
#real estate(News Focus) Housing supply plan faces hurdles amid snowballing scandal
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- When investing in real estate, information is money and using leverage is a smart strategy to magnify returns. Property investors hunt for tips on whi... 08:12 Apr. 01 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 1)
NGOs must stay in their lane The Moon Jae-in administration relied heavily on progressive NGO People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD), given his appointments of figures in key senio... 07:10 Apr. 01 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 1)
Looming vaccine 'drought' : Reaching herd immunity by November is not an option South Korea is hitting a snag in securing enough COVID-19 vaccine at a time when competition for vaccinations is hea... 07:09 Apr. 01 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 1)
Duplicity on speculation : Popular trust in real estate policies crumbles, Cheong Wa Dae, DP rush excessive measures President Moon Jae-in's replacement of Kim Sang-jo, his top Cheong Wa Dae aide ... 07:09 Apr. 01 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 1. Korean-language dailies -- Gov't picks 21 areas in eastern, northern Seoul for new publi... 07:09 Apr. 01 -
#minimum wage procedureGov't begins deliberation on next year's minimum wage
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday began the formal procedure to set the nation's legal minimum wage for next year, the labor ministry said, with the labor circles stepping up ... 17:19 Mar. 31
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(LEAD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
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(Yonhap Feature) How young voters, once solid supporters of liberal causes, turned against Moon's party in by-elections
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1 in 4 Seoul citizens reports 'revenge spending' amid pandemic
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S. Korea joins 'elite group' of fighter jet makers: CNN
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(2nd LD) New virus cases in high 600s for 2nd day amid growing concerns of 4th wave
News Focus
National
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Sino-U.S. tensions, tighter China-N.K. ties feared to weaken denuke efforts
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Defense cost-sharing deal signals tighter, more stable S. Korea-U.S. alliance
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Legislation on compensating virus-hit small biz picks up steam
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Anger mounts over deepfake porn targeting Korean female celebs; more than 330,000 sign petition
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Biden's pick for Asia policy likely to seek stronger regional alliances to check China
