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#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ----------------- (News Focus) Seoul-Tokyo ties headed for new low after sex slavery ruling SEOUL ... 17:00 Jan. 08 -
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S. Korea seemingly past peak phase of third virus wave: PM related article
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said Friday that the nation appears to have weathered the peak phase of the third wave of the new coronavirus pandemic, citing progress in re... 16:10 Jan. 08 -
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week. ------------ N. Korea's Kim yet to make final decision on denuclearization: Pompeo WASHINGTON,... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week. ------------ N. Korea likely to open rare party congress this week SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- N... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week. ------ Jan. 5 -- Pompeo says N. Korea's Kim has yet to make final decision on denuclearization ... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week. ------------ Minister says he hopes for positive message from N. Korea SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- Unificat... 16:00 Jan. 08 -
WHO chief seeks S. Korea's continued cooperation against coronavirus: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has sent a letter to President Moon Jae-in and requested South Korea's continued support for the global fight against COVID... 15:43 Jan. 08 -
#presidentMoon to deliver New Year's address next Monday
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in will issue his formal New Year's message next week, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday. During the address slated for Monday, he is expected to unveil poli... 15:16 Jan. 08 -
#ex-Cheong Wa Dae inspectorEx-Cheong Wa Dae inspector gets suspended sentence in official secrets leak case
SUWON, South Korea, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A former special inspector of the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae was sentenced by a local court on Friday to a one-year prison term, suspended for two year... 14:09 Jan. 08 -
#Andy KimKorean American lawmaker helps 'clean up' tarnished U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), a Korean American congressman, received wide attention and praise on Thursday for helping clean up the mess from the previous day's insurrection... 11:29 Jan. 08 -
#ultrafine dust densityUltrafine dust density falls to record low for December
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Last month saw a record-low ultrafine dust density for December in South Korea, the government said Friday, citing outcomes from its seasonal management system for air pol... 10:54 Jan. 08 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 8. Korean-language dailies -- Moon gov't continues to give false hope on 'respect for labor'... 07:16 Jan. 08 -
#Seoul mayoral hopefulsSeoul mayor hopefuls tap into show biz to garner voter attention in run-up to election related article
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- In a bold move to reach out to voters in the run-up to the Seoul mayoral election in April, a group of declared and potential mayoral candidates have tapped into show busi... 18:12 Jan. 07 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- Seoul gov't website sparks outrage for 'sexist' advice for pregnant women SE... 17:30 Jan. 07 -
Cheong Wa Dae vows 'multi-pronged' efforts for release of Iran-seized oil tanker
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday it will make "multi-pronged" efforts for the release of a South Korean oil tanker seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards earlier this week. "... 16:45 Jan. 07 -
#new year(LEAD) Moon says national unity is important in new year
(ATTN: ADDS Cheong Wa Dae's briefing in last 4 paras; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in stressed the importance of national unity in 2021, saying the COVID-19 crisis has r... 16:05 Jan. 07 -
#Seou mayorEx-Seoul mayor Oh announces conditional bid to run again for mayoralty
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Former two-term Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Thursday announced a conditional bid to run for the seat again in the upcoming by-election. Oh, also a former lawmaker affili... 16:04 Jan. 07 -
#workplace disastersDiluted draft bill on workplace disasters draws criticism on effectivity related article
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- A landmark legislation bill aimed at preventing serious workplace disasters has been stripped of many of its initial stipulations as it underwent parliamentary review, spa... 16:02 Jan. 07 -
#Seoul city governmentSeoul gov't website sparks outrage for 'sexist' advice for pregnant women related article
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- A website run by the Seoul city government has sparked outrage for advising pregnant women to make sure their husbands have enough clean underwear and food to eat while th... 14:00 Jan. 07
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Man given jail term for 'slipper fight' with subway passengers over mask wearing
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(2nd LD) S. Korea reports 431 more cases of new coronavirus
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Japanese FM says Tokyo won't appeal Seoul court ruling over wartime sexual slavery
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(3rd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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(2nd LD) New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
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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
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Iran's oil tanker seizure appears aimed at pressuring S. Korea to unlock frozen assets: experts
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S. Koreans feel pinch of rising housing costs amid economic downturn
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China's push for FTA with S. Korea, Japan appears aimed at checking U.S. influence
