Politics
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#Moon gov't real estate policyMoon gov't under pressure to entirely review real estate policy
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The Moon Jae-in government is coming under growing pressure to fundamentally review its real estate policy, as its 21 rounds of anti-speculation measures announced over t... 15:57 Jun. 29 -
Moon urges 'aggressive' handling of global supply chain crisis
By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in called Monday for an "aggressive" approach to surmount the global supply chain crisis, saying it poses a more serious threat to Sout... 15:31 Jun. 29 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
June 30 1882 -- Joseon signs a commerce treaty with Germany. 1983 -- State-run television station KBS broadcasts its first live program to help people find their family members separated by... 14:00 Jun. 29 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- (LEAD) New virus cases dip to below 50; cluster infections traced to churches in focus ... 13:00 Jun. 29 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 29. Korean-language dailies -- Prosecution leaning toward indicting Samsung heir Lee Jae-yon... 06:53 Jun. 29 -
#G7Japan voices opposition to Trump's idea of adding South Korea to G7: Kyodo
SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- Japan has delivered to the United States its opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's idea of expanding the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations to include South Korea... 15:49 Jun. 28 -
Today in Korean history
June 29 1882 -- Chinese troops arrive at the western port of Incheon as Korea's royal court requested assistance to suppress a revolt staged by army soldiers who were angry at the creation of a ... 14:00 Jun. 28 -
Sunday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Jun. 28 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:03 Jun. 28 -
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 27)
Reconciliatory gesture North called on to end 'most sorrowful war' After a sudden hike in tensions, the two Koreas are exchanging reconciliatory actions and words that could provide an opportunity... 09:46 Jun. 27 -
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 27. Korean-language dailies -- Prosecutors face setback in plan to indict Samsung heir Lee J... 09:45 Jun. 27 -
#anti-North Korea leaflets(3rd LD) Police search offices of defector groups at center of anti-Pyongyang leafleting
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with latest developments in first 4 paras; CHANGES photos) SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Police on Friday raided two offices related to a North Korean defector w... 20:33 Jun. 26 -
#anti-North Korea leaflets(2nd LD) Police search properties of ex-N.K. defector at center of anti-Pyongyang leafleting
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more info) SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Police on Friday searched the car and mobile phone of a former North Korean defector who has been at the center of the anti-Pyon... 17:17 Jun. 26 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ---------------- (LEAD) Jeju Air's Eastar Jet takeover faces growing uncertainty over unpaid wages, viru... 17:10 Jun. 26 -
#Park Geun-hye white list scandalCourt cuts prison term of ex-presidential aides in retrial of 'white list' case
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- In a retrial of a high-profile "white list" case under the former administration of Park Geun-hye, an appellate court on Friday reduced the prison term of Kim Ki-choon, P... 16:20 Jun. 26 -
#Moon Jae-inIn war memorial speech, Moon considered 'comprehensive' security, not just N. Korea threat: Cheong Wa Dae
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- Pledging a tough response to "provocations from any direction" in his Korean War anniversary speech this week, South Korean President Moon Jae-in was talking about "compr... 16:11 Jun. 26 -
#senior government officials(LEAD) Ex-lawmaker tapped to lead national anti-corruption agency
(ATTN: UPDATES with Cheong Wa Dae spokesman's comments, details from 3rd para) SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has picked a former two-term ruling party lawmaker as new head of Sou... 15:14 Jun. 26 -
#National AssemblyMoon asks parliament to pick candidates to lead corruption investigative unit
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has formally requested that the National Assembly recommend two candidates to head a special agency to be launched next month with a mission to inve... 14:49 Jun. 26 -
#senior government officials
Ex-lawmaker tapped to lead national anti-corruption agency
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has picked a former two-term ruling party lawmaker as new head of South Korea's state anti-corruption body, Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday. Jeon ... 14:30 Jun. 26 -
#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
June 27 1977 -- The foreign ministry delivers a letter of protest to Washington over the wiretapping of the office of President Park Chung-hee by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. The agenc... 14:00 Jun. 26
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(3rd LD) New virus cases rebound; imported cases, cluster infections on steady rise
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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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(LEAD) New virus cases rebound to above 60; imported cases at 4-month high
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Seoul mayor's funeral to be held online amid coronavirus concerns
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'
