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#YoonYoon vows to pursue economic policies centered on private sector-led growth, deregulation related article
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Thursday his government will pursue economic policies centered on private sector-led growth and deregulation in an effort to overcome the mult... 11:53 Jun. 16 -
#late fisheries official
Coast Guard to apologize over controversial speculation on death of fisheries official
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The Coast Guard is expected to apologize for having previously presumed a South Korean fisheries official killed by North Korea's military near the western sea border in ... 11:29 Jun. 16 -
#editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 16)
Finding a breakthrough in restructuring Heading to the presidential office at Yongsan Wednesday, President Yoon Suk-yeol warned of a global economic crisis. "Every country is treading on thin ice,... 07:02 Jun. 16 -
#editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 16)
Mend ties with Japan Seoul, Tokyo need to step up security cooperation Foreign Minister Park Jin has underlined the need to strengthen security cooperation with Japan while mending soured ties wit... 07:02 Jun. 16 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 16. Korean-language dailies -- BTS temporarily halts group activities (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -... 07:01 Jun. 16 -
#LGBTQSeoul Queer Culture Festival allowed to resume after 3 years
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- The LGBTQ community in South Korea has been conditionally allowed to resume an annual festival in the heart of Seoul next month after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVI... 16:26 Jun. 15 -
#PM-ex-presidentPM to pay visit to ex-President Moon related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will pay a visit to former President Moon Jae-in later this week, a political source said Wednesday. Han will travel to the retirement hom... 15:43 Jun. 15 -
#ColombiaYoon seeks Colombia's support for bid to host 2030 World Expo in Busan related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol spoke by phone with Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez on Wednesday and asked for the country's support for South Korea's bid to host the 2030... 15:43 Jun. 15 -
#freight rate systemPPP to legislate extension of basic freight rate system for truck drivers related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) said Wednesday it will seek legislation to extend a freight rate system guaranteeing basic wages for truck drivers after differences a... 15:42 Jun. 15 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (2nd LD) BTS to pause group activities to focus on individual careers SEOUL --... 13:30 Jun. 15 -
#economy(LEAD) Finance minister says stabilizing prices, people's livelihoods top priority related article
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 2 paras) SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho said Wednesday that the government will use every possible policy measure to stabilize prices and peo... 11:37 Jun. 15 -
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Finance minister says stabilizing prices, people's livelihoods top priority related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho said Wednesday that the government will use every possible policy measure to stabilize prices and people's livelihoods amid rising concerns... 11:14 Jun. 15 -
#first ladyYoon defends first lady taking friend to Bongha village related article
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol defended his wife Wednesday after she drew criticism for taking a friend along on a visit to pay respects at a former president's g... 10:51 Jun. 15 -
#JapanYoon says 'nothing finalized' on potential meeting with Japan PM related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Wednesday that nothing has been finalized regarding a potential summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of a NATO ... 09:51 Jun. 15 -
#Yoon Suk-yeolYoon calls for cooperation after truckers end strike related article
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol called for joint efforts to overcome the economic crisis Wednesday as cargo truckers returned to work following a weeklong strike. "I'm nervous... 09:32 Jun. 15 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 15)
Stop the fandom politics Fandom politics is sweeping Korea. Even in the conservative People Power Party (PPP), which is relatively free from it, avid followers of Chairman Lee Jun-seok are gearing... 06:58 Jun. 15 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on June 15)
A brake on government DP bill would effectively compel administration to modify decrees if asked by standing committees The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposed a bill that will stre... 06:57 Jun. 15 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 15. Korean-language dailies -- Truck drivers to return to work after weeklong strike (Kyungh... 06:57 Jun. 15 -
#Yoon Suk-yeolYoon names veteran ruling party lawmaker as special envoy to China related article
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol has named a veteran ruling party lawmaker as a special envoy to China, officials from the presidential office said Tuesday. Yoon recently asked... 21:02 Jun. 14
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Seoul records highest-ever morning low for June -
(LEAD) New infections below 7,000 for 2nd day as omicron slows -
(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S., Japan finalize plan to hold trilateral summit on sidelines of NATO summit -
(LEAD) On Korean War anniversary, S. Korea vows stern response to N. Korean provocations -
New U.S. ambassador to S. Korea to arrive in Seoul on July 10
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Talk of 'normalizing' GSOMIA raises hope, skepticism around Seoul-Tokyo ties -
S. Korea, U.S., Japan close ranks amid growing N.K. threats -
Yoon's agenda gets boost from ruling party's sweeping triumph in local elections -
Yoon-Biden summit opens new, broader chapter for S. Korea-U.S. alliance -
Yoon, Biden agree to broaden, deepen alliance amid N.K. threats, China's assertiveness
