#Rodong Sinmun
North Korea
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#NKS. Korea sees 2010 sanctions on N. Korea as no hindrance to inter-Korean exchange
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- A set of sanctions slapped on North Korea over its deadly sinking of a South Korean warship in 2010 has since been softened and no longer poses any obstacle to inter-Korea... 11:23 May. 20 -
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N. Korea's official paper calls for localization to defend dignity
SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's official newspaper Wednesday urged the use of locally made products over imported goods, stressing that localization is key to safeguarding the sovereignty a... 10:27 May. 20 -
#NKUnification ministry launches 'fake news response' section on official website
By Koh Byung-joon SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's unification ministry has launched a new section on its website featuring "fake news" as part of efforts to prevent the spread of groundless... 09:52 May. 20 -
#US senatorU.S. senator urges inclusion of N.K. aid measures in coronavirus relief bill
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, May 19 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. senator has urged the Senate leadership to include measures to streamline aid to North Korea in a future coronavirus relief package. The prop... 07:12 May. 20 -
#UNCUNC expected to come up with report on DMZ gunfire this week
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) is expected to come up with a report this week on its probe into a recent exchange of fire between South and North Korea inside t... 16:14 May. 19 -
#FAO(2nd LD) N. Korea faces 860,000-ton grain shortage: unification ministry
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, throughout) By Koh Byung-joon SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is presumed to be facing a shortage of around 860,000 tons of grain this year amid worries that the cor... 14:41 May. 19 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
May 20 1949 -- Kim Yak-su and Lee Mun-won, lawmakers in South Korea's first National Assembly, are arrested for arguing for the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country and negotiations on... 14:00 May. 19 -
#PanmunjomPanmunjom tours likely to resume once virus testing guarantees safety
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is likely to resume its tour program to the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom if the border region is confirmed to be free of the African swine fever. T... 11:46 May. 19 -
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(LEAD) N. Korea among 47 countries facing food shortages due to global pandemic: U.N. agency
(ATTN: ADDS unification ministry official's comments, other details in last 7 paras) By Koh Byung-joon SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Around 183 million people in 47 countries, including North Korea, ar... 11:25 May. 19 -
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N. Korea among 47 countries facing food shortages due to global pandemic: U.N. agency
SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Around 183 million people in 47 countries, including North Korea, are facing the possibility of severe food insecurity as border closures and disruptions in global supply ... 08:56 May. 19 -
#TrumpTrump suggests Pompeo asked staffer to walk his dog because he was busy with N.K. leader
By Lee Haye-ah WASHINGTON, May 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday defended Secretary of State Mike Pompeo against allegations he had a staffer walk his dog, saying the top U.S. di... 07:05 May. 19 -
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N. Korean paper highlights provincial efforts to increase rice production
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's official newspaper on Monday highlighted intensifying efforts in a provincial area to increase rice production as the country is striving to achieve "food se... 20:46 May. 18 -
(LEAD) N. Korea again denies abducting S. Koreans in 1969
(ATTN: CORRECTS figures in 2nd para) SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has denied allegations that it is forcibly holding South Koreans in the country after abducting them in a 1969 plane hijac... 18:04 May. 18 -
N. Korea again denies abducting S. Koreans in 1969
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has denied allegations that it is forcibly holding South Koreans in the country after abducting them in a 1969 plane hijacking, in a letter released Monday by ... 17:40 May. 18 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (4th LD) New virus cases stay low amid respite from club infections SEOUL -- Sou... 17:30 May. 18 -
#military drillS. Korea postpones joint maritime live-fire drills after N.K. protest
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided to postpone a major maritime firing exercise, initially scheduled for this week, due to adverse weather conditions, the defense ministry said Monda... 14:10 May. 18 -
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Entry screening for Panmunjom tours to be shortened to 3 days: unification ministry
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The up-to-two-week screening process required for South Koreans wishing to visit the truce village of Panmunjom on the border with North Korea is likely to be shortened to... 13:52 May. 18 -
#North KoreaN.K. propaganda outlet slams those responsible for Gwangju uprising on 40th anniversary
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean propaganda outlet on Monday slammed a former South Korean president over the bloody crackdown on a 1980 pro-democracy uprising, urging fair punishment for a... 09:54 May. 18 -
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N. Korean paper calls for strong belief in own power amid sanctions, global pandemic
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's official newspaper called Sunday for strong conviction in building socialism in the face of challenges, saying that there is no challenge that cannot be over... 20:00 May. 17
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New submarine or SLBMs likely next options for N.K. to claim enhanced nuke deterrence: experts
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(2nd LD) UNC says it cannot determine whether N.K. started border gunfire accidentally
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(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. pushing for defense ministers' videoconference next month
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N.K. paper warns against imitating foreign films, music
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News Focus
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Landslide victory likely to strengthen Moon's foreign policy hand
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Nuclear talks in limbo one year after no-deal Hanoi summit
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Moon hopes for spring summit with Trump, feasibility still a question
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Trump's change in N.K. diplomacy team, reelection focus muddy prospects of U.S. engagement
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(News Focus) Seoul's push for individual tours to North meaningful but many hurdles ahead: experts
