Politics

Politics

#Cheong Wa Dae
(LEAD) S. Korea expects more new joint ventures for low-salary jobs: Cheong Wa Dae
(ATTN: RECASTS 2nd para to reflect changes requested by Cheong Wa Dae in remarks made by the presidential secretary for job creation) SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to see more j... 16:52 Feb. 08
#Feb 8 independence
(LEAD) Ceremonies held in Seoul and Tokyo to mark centennial of Feb. 8 Independence Declaration
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with events held in Tokyo and Seoul; ADDS more details in paras 9-10, 12-16; CHANGES dateline, photo) SEOUL/TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- Korean residents in Japan held a cere... 15:03 Feb. 08
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Feb. 9 1945 -- The Korean provisional government declares war against Japan and Germany. 1967 -- The Status of Forces Agreement, which governs the rights and responsibilities of U.S. troops... 14:00 Feb. 08
#Moon Jae-in
(2nd LD) President promises more power to local governments in exchange for job creation
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with reports of opening remarks from President Moon, additional details and edits throughout) SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his p... 13:43 Feb. 08
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- U.S. looks forward to 'very good' summit with N. Korea WASHINGTON -- The United Stat... 13:02 Feb. 08
#Cheong Wa Dae
S. Korea expects more new joint ventures for low-salary jobs: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to see more joint ventures between local governments and companies aimed at creating low-waged jobs that may also help prevent local companies from... 12:22 Feb. 08
#prime minister
S. Korean prime minister to attend China forum next month
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon is expected to attend a regional economic forum to be hosted by China late next month as South Korea's top delegate, his office sai... 11:29 Feb. 08
#Feb 8 independence
Ceremony due in Tokyo to mark centennial of Feb. 8 independence declaration
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- Korean residents in Japan are to hold a ceremony in Tokyo on Friday to mark the centennial of the "February 8th Independence Declaration," organizers said. The ceremony... 09:49 Feb. 08
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) President to reach out to lower-ranked leaders in efforts to boost economy
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, minor changes in paras 2-3) SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in was set to hold a special meeting Friday with the heads of municipalities in the latest... 09:46 Feb. 08
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Friday Feb. 8
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-... 08:38 Feb. 08
#Moon Jae-in
President to reach out to lower-ranked leaders in efforts to boost economy
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in was set to hold a special meeting Friday with the heads of municipalities in the latest of his meetings aimed at securing support for efforts to revi... 06:00 Feb. 08
#National Assembly
(LEAD) Parties fail to agree to normalize National Assembly
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout) SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Political parties failed Thursday to agree to normalize the idle parliament as they clashed over how to h... 17:42 Feb. 07
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) President Moon emphasizes need for more startup businesses
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with remarks from President Moon, additional information in paras 2-6; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in called for efforts to creat... 16:04 Feb. 07
#gender equality
Rights watchdog calls for more gender equality in broadcasting
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's human rights watchdog on Thursday asked a media regulation agency to address gender inequality on the boards of broadcasting and communications regulatory bo... 15:11 Feb. 07
#National Assembly
Parties to meet again to discuss normalizing National Assembly
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Rival political parties will hold another meeting on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the National Assembly as the main opposition party refuses to return to parliame... 14:36 Feb. 07
Former Seoul mayor makes bid for opposition party leadership
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Former Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced his candidacy Thursday for leadership in the upcoming election of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP), vowing to restore ... 14:07 Feb. 07
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- S. Korea, U.S. nearing deal on defense cost sharing: lawmaker SEOUL -- South Ko... 13:25 Feb. 07
#DMZ
S. Korea to spend 13 tln won by 2030 to stimulate development of border areas
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to spend over 13 trillion won (US$11.6 billion) over the next decade to expand infrastructure areas that border North Korea, including the Demilitarized ... 12:00 Feb. 07
#Moon Jae-in
President to meet top venture leaders
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in was set to hold a meeting with leaders of top venture firms here Thursday as part of his efforts to promote investment and job creation. The speci... 10:52 Feb. 07
#news advisory
Yonhap news advisory for Thursday Feb. 7
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-... 08:23 Feb. 07