Politics
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 1)
'Tyranny of majority' Ruling party should embrace opposition The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has come under attack for its winner-take-all mantra after it took all but one of the chairm... 06:58 Jul. 01 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 1)
Fairness matters Government must reexamine 'zero non-regular worker' policy Incheon International Airport faces mounting controversy over its plan to transition current airport security inspectors... 06:58 Jul. 01 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on July 1. Korean-language dailies -- Gov't steps rather lead to spike in home prices, seeks to raise... 06:57 Jul. 01 -
#South Korea(3rd LD) In summit, S. Korea, EU set joint vision for anti-virus fight, stronger strategic ties related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with Charles Michel's comments in paras 20-21) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and the European Union agreed Tuesday to reinforce bilateral part... 20:19 Jun. 30 -
#rainstorm damage(LEAD) Coastal areas, Jeju hit hard by downpours and strong winds
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 2-6; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- A powerful rainstorm battered parts of South Korea between Monday evening and early Tuesday morning, with th... 17:47 Jun. 30 -
#South Korea
(2nd LD) In summit, S. Korea, EU set joint vision for anti-virus fight, stronger strategic ties related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with Moon's opening remarks in paras 10-14, info on summit venue in last para; CHANGES photo) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and the European U... 17:37 Jun. 30 -
#extra budget billRuling party passes extra budget bill through parliamentary committees, sparking opposition protest
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly's ruling party-controlled standing committees approved the latest COVID-19 response extra budget bill Tuesday in an unusually brief two-day process ... 17:36 Jun. 30 -
#South Korea
Full text of joint press release from South Korea-EU virtual summit
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a joint press release issued after the South Korea-EU leaders' videoconference meeting. 1. H.E. Moon Jae-in, President of the Republ... 17:12 Jun. 30 -
(LEAD) In summit, S. Korea, EU set joint vision for anti-virus fight, stronger strategic ties
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES with results of summit; ADDS photos, byline) By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and the European Union agreed Tuesday to reinforc... 17:10 Jun. 30 -
#News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- S. Korea says Hong Kong should enjoy 'high degree of autonomy' SEOUL -- South Kore... 17:03 Jun. 30 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
July 1 1906 -- A Japanese colonial agency takes control of Korea's railways from the Joseon Dynasty. Named "Joseon Tonggambu," imperial Japan established the agency in Seoul the previous year a... 14:00 Jun. 30 -
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Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (LEAD) New virus cases below 50 for 2nd day, religious gathering-tied infections still ... 13:30 Jun. 30 -
#rainstorm damageCoastal areas, Jeju hit hard by downpours and strong winds
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- A powerful rainstorm battered parts of South Korea between Monday evening and early Tuesday morning, with the southern and eastern coastal areas and Jeju Island hit hard ... 11:35 Jun. 30 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 30)
Prudent conclusion A panel of civilian experts advised the prosecution to drop its criminal investigation and charges against Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong for violating the capit... 07:09 Jun. 30 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 30)
Narrow-minded Japan Tokyo should drop opposition to Seoul in G7 Japan has reportedly opposed South Korea's joining an expanded G7 summit, citing Seoul's stance was not "in lockstep" with the exist... 07:09 Jun. 30 -
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on June 30)
Balanced acts Ratifying ILO conventions should come with a level playing field for labor, management The government plans to submit a motion to the parliament early next month for the ratification... 07:08 Jun. 30 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 30. Korean-language dailies -- Between fairness and unfairness, people's efforts to improve ... 07:08 Jun. 30 -
Moon set for virtual summit with EU leaders on coronavirus, Korea peace, green energy
SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in will hold a virtual summit with European Union leaders later Tuesday, as the two sides mark the 10th anniversary of signing a bilateral... 05:00 Jun. 30 -
#National Assembly(LEAD) Ruling party takes all assembly committee chairman seats in unprecedented unilateral voting
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 8-9, 19-21; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- Ending a month-long standstill of the National Assembly, the ruling Democratic Party (DP) took all but one of... 17:52 Jun. 29
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(LEAD) Arrivals from high-risk nations required to submit proof of 'negative' virus test results
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(2nd LD) Political controversy erupts over mourning Seoul mayor's passing
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
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Friends, family bid final farewell to Seoul mayor
News Focus
National
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N.K. seeks to distract from domestic hardships with liaison office demolition: experts
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S. Korean universities seek to ensure both academic integrity and anti-virus measures
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Debate over basic income takes center stage in S. Korean politics
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Moon's post-corona presidency laden with tough tasks
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S. Korea shifts toward new normal of everyday quarantine but wary of 'blind spots'
