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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Nov. 26)
Reality of income statistics The government is delighted at the income statistics for the third quarter, asserting that its income-led growth policy is having a positive impact, but it is hard to... 07:15 Nov. 26
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 26. Korean-language dailies -- N. Korea conducts artillery drills that violate 'Sept. 19' in... 07:15 Nov. 26
S. Korea, ASEAN to adopt joint vision statement in Busan summit
BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will lay out a vision for their future partnerships on Tuesday, wrapping up a two-day special summit he... 06:37 Nov. 26
Moon hails Korea-ASEAN partnership at summit banquet
BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in hosted a welcoming banquet on Monday for the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) participating in a special summit. Th... 20:48 Nov. 25
#S Korea-Thailand summit
(2nd LD) Leaders of S. Korea, Thailand discuss ways to deepen ties, cooperation
(ATTN: UPDATES with details on immigration agreement in last two paras) BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Thailand on Monday discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation i... 18:50 Nov. 25
#ASEAN Moon Duterte
Leaders of S. Korea, Philippines agree to make efforts for FTA deal by next year
BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) – The leaders of South Korea and the Philippines agreed on Monday to make joint efforts to reach a deal in their free trade negotiations within next year, the South's presid... 17:51 Nov. 25
#South Korea
(LEAD) S. Korea, Indonesia agree to boost ties on infrastructure, economy
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more details in paras 8-11, photos) BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Indonesia discussed ways to strengthen their cooperation in... 17:36 Nov. 25
#South Korea
Leaders of S. Korea, Indonesia agree to boost ties on infrastructure projects
BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Indonesia discussed ways Monday to strengthen their cooperation in various areas, including infrastructure development and smart city proje... 15:35 Nov. 25
#Moon ASEAN culture
(LEAD) Moon calls for deeper S. Korea-ASEAN cultural cooperation for co-prosperity
(ATTN: UPDATES with forum discussion in last 4 paras) By Kim Seung-yeon BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in called for greater cultural cooperation between South Korea and the Associat... 15:19 Nov. 25
#Moon ASEAN culture
Moon calls for deeper S. Korea-ASEAN cultural cooperation for co-prosperity
By Kim Seung-yeon BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in called for greater cultural cooperation between South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday, sayi... 14:13 Nov. 25
#S Korea-Thailand summit
(LEAD) Leaders of S. Korea, Thailand discuss ways to deepen ties, cooperation
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details from last 7 paras) BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Thailand on Monday discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields, in... 14:05 Nov. 25
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Nov. 26 1986 -- The South Korean government announces plans to build a "Peace Dam" on the upper stretches of the Han River that flows through Seoul to counter a possible North Korean "flood... 14:00 Nov. 25
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- Leaders of S. Korea, Thailand discuss ways to deepen ties, cooperation BUSAN -- The... 13:00 Nov. 25
#S Korea-Thailand summit
Leaders of S. Korea, Thailand discuss ways to deepen ties, cooperation
BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Thailand on Monday discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields, including investment, infrastructure, science and tech... 11:40 Nov. 25
(LEAD) Moon eyes 'people-centered inclusive' ties between ASEAN, S. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Moon's speech; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo) BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in presented a three-point vision Monday for partnerships betw... 11:29 Nov. 25
#Korea-Japan row
Cheong Wa Dae: Japan apologized for 'distorted' GSOMIA deal announcement
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Moon Jae-in stressed Monday that Japan has apologized to South Korea for a controversy over its announcement on an agreement relate... 10:42 Nov. 25
Yonhap news advisory for Monday, Nov. 25
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 82-2-3... 10:09 Nov. 25
#S Korea-ASEAN summit
S. Korea-ASEAN summit to open in Busan, prologue to 'New Southern Policy 2.0'
By Lee Chi-dong BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- A special group summit between South Korea and the 10 Southeast Asian nations will get under way in Busan on Monday, which Seoul views as another mileston... 07:20 Nov. 25
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 25)
Make the most of Asean President Moon Jae-in is accelerating his aim to pivot to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) through the summit forum. The 10 Asean nations stand as the land... 07:07 Nov. 25
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Nov. 25)
No end to GSOMIA row Nothing can be resolved unless Japan changes The Moon Jae-in administration's decision, Friday, to suspend "conditionally" the termination of a military intelligence-sharing p... 07:06 Nov. 25