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(LEAD) S. Korea to reduce private gathering size to 4, restore 9 p.m. business curfew: PM
Seoul stocks open higher on eased FOMC uncertainties
(LEAD) Outcome of Fed meeting to have limited impact on S. Korean market: official
N. Korea in commemorative mood ahead of 10th anniv. of ex-leader's passing
(2nd LD) S. Korea to reduce private gathering size to 4, restore 9 p.m. business curfew: PM
Critically ill COVID-19 cases near 1,000; tighter virus curbs to take effect
S. Korea, U.S. trade officials hold talks to boost economic ties
BMW Korea signs MOU to build R&D center by 2023
S. Korea, U.S. to discuss 'trusted' 5G network at upcoming dialogue: Washington diplomat
POSCO to set up lithium hydroxide plant in Argentina
Military reports 26 more COVID-19 cases
Ruling party presidential candidate Lee apologizes for his son's alleged gambling
S. Korea's 2022 economic growth target set at early 3 percent range: finance minister
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. to discuss 'trusted' 5G network at upcoming dialogue: Washington diplomat
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
75 pct of companies to continue remote work scheme after pandemic: poll
Hyundai Glovis wins 502 bln won vehicle delivery deal
Seoul stocks up late Thur. morning on eased FOMC uncertainties
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Income gap narrows to record low in 2020 on emergency cash handouts
Builders' 2020 sales fall for first time in 21 years on pandemic
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Schools in capital area to turn back to partial e-learning amid surging COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) Critically ill COVID-19 cases near 1,000; tighter virus curbs to take effect
Supreme Court rules in favor of Hyundai Heavy workers in ordinary wage suit
Consumer inflation expected to run at 2 pct range next year: BOK
Today in Korean history
(LEAD) N. Korea in commemorative mood ahead of 10th anniv. of ex-leader's passing
SK invests in U.S. biofuel company to boost green energy biz
Lee says his opposition to THAAD remains unchanged
(LEAD) Income gap narrows in 2020 on emergency cash handouts
(3rd LD) S. Korea to reduce private gathering size to 4, restore 9 p.m. business curfew: PM
N. Korea's economy continues marketization under leader Kim: unification ministry
Season's coldest weather to grip S. Korea this weekend
(LEAD) Defense minister calls for 'voluntary' participation in booster program
Ex-BTOB member released after his prison term on drug conviction commuted
Moon apologizes for restoring tough social distancing measures
(2nd LD) S. Korea's US$60 bln currency swap deal with U.S. to expire on Dec. 31: BOK
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(2nd LD) Outcome of Fed meeting to have limited impact on S. Korean market: official
Gov't discloses personal info of 342 men accused of draft dodging
(LEAD) Moon apologizes for restoring tough social distancing measures
(LEAD) Consumer inflation expected to run at 2 pct range next year: BOK
(2nd LD) Critically ill COVID-19 cases near 1,000; tighter virus curbs to take effect
Seoul stocks advance for 2nd session on eased FOMC uncertainties
World body of police commanders opens Asia-Pacific office in Seoul
Yoon's poll lead over Lee narrowed to 42.3 vs. 38.4
Public sector debt tops 1,200 tln-won mark last year
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 16, 2021
Kia launches localized MPV model in India
(LEAD) Seoul stocks advance for 2nd session on eased FOMC uncertainties
S. Korea, Uzbekistan to hold summit on trade, supply chains
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New Navy chief vows to press ahead with light aircraft carrier project
Small biz owners across nation despair over restoring of strong virus curbs
Defense minister to visit Thailand, Singapore next week
(LEAD) New Navy chief vows to press ahead with light aircraft carrier project
(3rd LD) Critically ill COVID-19 cases near 1,000; tighter virus curbs to take effect
(4th LD) Critically ill COVID-19 cases near 1,000; tighter virus curbs to take effect
'Snowdrop' is period melodrama with all fictional settings: director
(5th LD) Critically ill COVID-19 cases near 1,000; tighter virus curbs to take effect
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U.S. keeps N. Korea on state sponsors of terrorism list
(LEAD) U.S. keeps N. Korea on state sponsors of terrorism list
Top 10 Korean news of 2021
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 17)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 17)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 17)
3.2 magnitude aftershock reported 3 days after Jeju earthquake
N.K. Embassy in China holds memorial service to mark 10th year since ex-leader's death
U.N. adopts resolution on N. Korean human rights abuses
Friday's weather forecast
(LEAD) N. Korea urges 'absolute trust' in its leader, marking his father's death anniversary
Seoul stocks open lower on U.S. tech fall
S. Korea, U.S. set to hold senior-level economic talks in Seoul
Q3 overseas direct investment rises at steepest pace in nearly 5 years
New COVID-19 cases above 7,400 for 3rd day ahead of restoring tougher virus curbs
Virus flare-up feared to hurt domestic demand: finance ministry
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases above 7,400 for 3rd day ahead of restoring tougher virus curbs
S. Korea mulls shipment of booster doses to overseas units amid omicron concerns
Britain names new ambassador to North Korea
SK Vice Chairman Chey returns as co-CEO of SK's key battery unit
PM says gov't mobilizes all possible resources to support small businesses
(2nd LD) N. Korea urges 'absolute trust' in its leader, marking his father's death anniversary
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
LG rolls out indoor gardening appliance amid pandemic stress
Air Force officer gets 9-yr prison term over sexual harassment
(LEAD) Q3 overseas direct investment rises at steepest pace in nearly 5 years
Convicted ex-presidents likely to be excluded from New Year's pardon
(LEAD) Virus flare-up feared to hurt domestic demand: finance ministry
(LEAD) Air Force officer gets 9-yr prison term over sexual harassment
Bioneer develops COVID-19 test kits for omicron and delta variants
Hyundai Motor replaces lead designer, R&D head in major reshuffle under younger Chung
Toughened virus controls likely to deal blow to movie theaters in Christmas season
Seoul stocks turn to gains on foreign buying
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases above 7,400 for 3rd day ahead of restoring tougher virus curbs
Lee says son denies prostitution allegations
Residents' FX deposits hit fresh high in November
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Nearly 30 pct of new firms engaged in real estate biz last year
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(LEAD) S. Korea mulls shipment of booster doses to overseas units amid omicron concerns
Today in Korean history
(LEAD) Number of newly created firms hits record high last year despite pandemic
(LEAD) U.S. says S. Korea has 'much more to offer' to global chip supply chains
Bears retain free agent outfielder Kim Jae-hwan
(LEAD) Hyundai Motor replaces lead designer, R&D head in major reshuffle under younger Chung
Revenge murder, 6 other charges filed against stalking murder suspect
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases above 7,000 for 3rd day ahead of tougher virus curbs
Korea Aerospace inks deal for 800 bln won reconnaissance plane project
Moon, Uzbek president agree to work on trade deal, supply chains
MIKTA foreign ministers issue joint statement on Afghan humanitarian situation
Toughened COVID-19 rules likely to disrupt concerts in holiday season
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Lotte Chemical to invest 250 bln won to boost advanced concrete material production
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(LEAD) Toughened COVID-19 rules likely to disrupt concerts in holiday season
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
Key developments on North Korea this week
Yoon apologizes over allegations wife lied on resume
Seoul stocks rise for 3rd day on foreign buying
Iljin Display to raise 30 bln won via stock sale
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 17, 2021
British helicopter operator pre-orders 'Butterfly' air taxis being co-developed by Hanwha
(LEAD) Bears retain free agent outfielder Kim Jae-hwan
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(LEAD) Seoul stocks rise for 3rd day on foreign buying
(3rd LD) N. Korean leader Kim attends memorial event for his late father: state media
Heroes sign new pitcher; Lions, Landers bring back foreign players
(2nd LD) KBO's Seoul rivals retain free agent outfielders
(4th LD) N. Korean leader Kim attends memorial event for his late father: state media
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases above 7,000 for 3rd day ahead of tougher virus curbs
(5th LD) N. Korean leader Kim attends memorial event for his late father: state media
(2nd LD) U.S. calls for S. Korea's greater role in global supply chain amid chip shortage
(5th LD) New COVID-19 cases above 7,000 for 3rd day ahead of tougher virus curbs
S. Korea reports additional case of highly pathogenic bird flu
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U.S. seeks step-by-step approach to denuclearization of N. Korea: Sullivan
Any change to USFK troop levels will be subject to joint decision with S. Korea: Pentagon
Saturday's weather forecast
Seoul stocks to gain ground next week on eased uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy: analysts
S. Korea reimposes tighter virus curbs, critical cases top 1,000 for 1st time
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
S. Korean drug firms rush to develop vaccines effective against omicron
(LEAD) S. Korea reimposes tighter virus curbs, critical cases top 1,000 for 1st time
Hwang Sun-woo wins 1st gold at short course worlds
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Infant mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine instead of flu shot
(2nd LD) S. Korea reimposes tighter virus curbs, critical cases top 1,000 for 1st time
Heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul, western area of capital
(LEAD) Heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul, western area of capital
Kim Yo-jong, sister of N. Korean leader, believed to have been promoted
(3rd LD) S. Korea reimposes tighter virus curbs, critical cases top 1,000 for 1st time
N. Korea slams G7 statement urging abandonment of nuclear weapons
(4th LD) S. Korea reimposes tighter virus curbs, critical cases top 1,000 for 1st time
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Sunday's weather forecast
New COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 1st time in five days, critical cases at fresh high
BTS nominated for 2022 BRIT Awards International Group of the Year
Hyundai, Kia say eco-friendly cars surpass 10 pct of their global sales
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Hankook Tire resumes operations at its plants in S. Korea after strike
Schools in capital area to resume remote learning over hike in coronavirus
Samsung Electronics launches special team to pull up sales in China
Today in Korean history
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 1st time in five days, critical cases at fresh high
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 1st time in five days, critical cases at fresh high
Ruling party accuses Yoon's wife of lying about NYU attendance
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 1st time in five days, critical cases at fresh high
Moon to receive final annual policy briefings this week
Military reports 27 more COVID-19 cases
Edison reaches agreement on lower acquisition price for SsangYong
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 1st time in five days, critical cases at fresh high
(5th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 1st time in five days, critical cases at fresh high
(6th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 7,000 for 1st time in five days, critical cases at fresh high
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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 20)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 20)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 20)
Tottenham's Son Heung-min scores vs. Liverpool in return from COVID-19 layoff
Bank holding firms' 2021 dividends expected to hit new high on bumper profits
KEPCO decides to freeze electricity rate for Q1 of 2022
S. Korean women's curling team bound for Beijing Winter Olympics
Police earmark 760 mln won for presidential candidates' security details
Monday's weather forecast
Yoon ahead of Lee 44.4 pct vs 38 pct
Seoul stocks open lower on U.S. stock losses
'Spider-Man' smashes S. Korea box office in its 1st week
(LEAD) Tottenham's Son Heung-min scores vs. Liverpool in return from COVID-19 layoff
New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 6 days, critical cases at just under 1,000
Young feminist joins Yoon's campaign
Alpine snowboarder Lee Sang-ho heating up ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics
Military reports 30 more COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 6 days, critical cases at just under 1,000
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S. Korea enshrines remains of 370 Korean War troops excavated this year
2 equestrian horses caught on Incheon overpass after being loose for hours
(LEAD) Lee, Yoon are neck-and-neck in latest polls
Seoul stocks sharply down late Mon. morning on virus worries
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Bio sector output, exports grow at fastest pace in 2020 amid pandemic
Today in Korean history
S. Korea ranks 9th in world arms exports: report
S. Korean gov't cautious on possible change in political status of N. Korean leader's sister
Hyundai Heavy to present next-generation shipping mobility at CES 2022
S. Korea ranks 4th in world's video game market in 2020
Yoon vows to double war veterans' allowances
Ex-President Park to stay in hospital until early next year
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 6 days, critical cases at just under 1,000
7 in 10 Koreans support stricter social distancing measures: poll
Spy agency warns of possible terrorist attacks during holiday season
Moon orders hospitals to focus on critically ill COVID-19 patients
Park Ji-sung joins his former Premier League club for coaching training
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(LEAD) Moon orders hospitals to focus on critically ill COVID-19 patients
Daegu FC not bringing back coach after record-setting season
KT Wiz re-sign free agent catcher Jang Sung-woo
Seoul stocks sink to 3-week low amid virus scare
Krafton invests US$5 mln in Indian dating app 'FRND'
S. Korea ups 2022 economic growth outlook to 3.1 pct
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 20, 2021
Gist of S. Korea's 2022 economic policy plan
(News Focus) Pandemic, election to put pressure on 2022 economic policy implementation
USFK officer couple's extremely premature baby sent to U.S. healthy
(LEAD) Seoul stocks sink to 3-week low amid virus scare
(2nd LD) Moon orders hospitals to focus on critically ill COVID-19 patients
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Lee vows full compensation to small businesses hit by pandemic
(LEAD) S. Korea ups 2022 economic growth outlook to 3.1 pct
S. Korea, Thailand discuss defense cooperation
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 6 days, critical cases at just under 1,000
S. Korea reports additional case of highly pathogenic bird flu
245 S. Korean firms subject to global minimum corporate rate scheme: ministry
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 6 days, critical cases at just under 1,000
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Producer prices grow for 13th month in November on high energy costs
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 21)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 21)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 21)
Tuesday's weather forecast
Exports rise 20 pct in first 20 days of Dec.
S. Korea to increase investment to double supply of eco-friendly cars
(LEAD) Exports rise 20 pct in first 20 days of Dec.
Seoul stocks open higher on bargain hunting
N. Korean leader 3rd most searched politician online in 2021: data
New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 2nd day, critical cases at over 1,000 again
Senior presidential aide resigns after son used dad's name on job applications
IFRC allocates $1.2 mln to help N. Korea fight against COVID-19
Samsung takes over Intel as top chipmaker by revenue: report
Trends of DRAM market shares
Umbrella union disapproves of ex-Foreign Minister Kang's bid for top ILO job
2,109 Seoul students test positive for COVID-19 in past week
Military reports 17 more COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) Senior presidential aide resigns after son used dad's name on job applications
KBO's Landers sign ex-MLB pitcher Ivan Nova
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S. Korea halts Canadian beef imports
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 2nd day, critical cases at over 1,000 again
China, Russia agree to cooperate for 'constructive' roles on Korea peace: ministry
N. Korea's military staging wintertime drills, S. Korea says
(2nd LD) Senior presidential aide resigns after son used dad's name on job applications
Seoul stocks up late Tue. morning on bargain hunting
'Snowdrop' under fire for distorting modern S. Korean history
NC Dinos sign new American outfielder, bring back 2 starters
Ruling party seeks to establish secondary presidential office in Sejong
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Number of foreign workers rebounds this year amid economic recovery
Global supply bottlenecks feared to ratchet up pressure on inflation: BOK report
Number of workers taking parental leave up 3.7 pct in 2020
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Over half of middle-aged people indebted in 2020
Over 24,000 video messages await delivery to separated families in N. Korea
Samsung holds global strategy meeting for next year
Polestar enters S. Korean market with luxury EVs
FSS chief warns of action if loan-deposit margin widens beyond 'reasonable' levels
Incheon Int'l Airport signs 600 bln-won Indonesian airport project deal
Today in Korean history
(LEAD) 'Snowdrop' under fire for distorting modern S. Korean history
(LEAD) FSS chief warns of action if loan-deposit margin widens beyond 'reasonable' levels
(3rd LD) Senior presidential aide resigns after son used dad's name on job applications
S. Korean content industry posts increase in H1 sales in 2021
(LEAD) N. Korea's military staging wintertime drills, S. Korea says
(LEAD) S. Korea to increase investment to double sales of eco-friendly cars
Small merchants to hold street protest against toughened virus curbs
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 2nd day, critical cases at over 1,000 again
Korean Air union sues YouTuber over video featuring flight attendant uniforms
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(LEAD) Polestar enters S. Korean market with luxury EVs
Internal trading by large holding companies still remains high: regulator
Seoul stocks rebound on investors' bottom-fishing
Moon calls for readiness against spread of omicron
PM reiterates opposition to Lee's proposal of delaying heavy taxation on multiple home owners
PPP chief offers to step down from presidential campaign leadership amid internal feud
Hyundai Motor Group raises global EV sales target to 1.7 mln in 2026: CEO
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 21, 2021
(LEAD) Seoul stocks rebound on investors' bottom-fishing
Kyobo Life submits preliminary IPO application
S. Korea, China to hold high-level strategic talks this week
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(LEAD) PPP chief offers to step down from presidential campaign leadership amid internal feud
LG Electronics' new CEO visits Austrian automotive light maker ZKW
2 men sentenced to 30 yrs in prison for abusing high school alumnus to death
DP presidential candidate discusses fairness with Michael Sandel
SC Engineering to raise 3 bln won via stock sale
Dragonfly GF to raise 10 bln won via stock sale
Hanwha Solutions to spend 338 bln won to boost caustic soda production
Olympic short track champion Shim Suk-hee banned for 2 months for disparaging teammates, Beijing status in limbo
S. Korea expresses concerns as Fukushima operator seeks approval for water release plan
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 2nd day, critical cases at over 1,000 again
(LEAD) Olympic short track champion Shim Suk-hee banned for 2 months for off-ice trouble, Beijing status in limbo
(2nd LD) Olympic short track champion Shim Suk-hee banned for 2 months for off-ice trouble, Beijing status in limbo
(2nd LD) PPP chief offers to step down from presidential campaign leadership amid internal feud
Another man involved in development scandal found dead
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 2nd day, critical cases at over 1,000 again
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Corporate direct financing rises 1.6 pct in November
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 22)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 22)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 22)
(Yonhap Interview) KBO club's director of pitching comes armed with technical knowledge, communication skills
6 companies to recall over 34,000 vehicles over faulty parts
Wednesday's weather forecast
'Spider-Man' tops 3 million admissions on 7th day
N. Korea's child mortality estimated at 17 per 1,000 in 2020: U.N. report
S. Korea unveils measures to prevent foreigners' illegal property transactions
Seoul stocks open steeply higher on U.S. stock rallies
(LEAD) S. Korea unveils measures to prevent foreigners' illegal property transactions
S. Korea to secure 10,000 extra beds for COVID-19 patients by mid-Jan.: PM
New COVID-19 cases spike to over 7,000, critical cases at fresh high
(LEAD) 'Spider-Man' tops 3 million admissions on 7th day
Military deploys upgraded chemical, biological reconnaissance vehicles
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases spike to over 7,000, critical cases at fresh high
Lee, Yoon run neck-and-neck in latest poll amid family-related controversies
Military reports 24 more COVID-19 cases
Cold wave to hit N. Korea as it prepares to mark leader's 10 years in power
K League's career assists leader re-signs with Suwon Samsung Bluewings
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
S. Korea to offer US$15 million to Africa for equitable vaccine access
Lee pledges to complete moon landing project by 2030
S. Korea's seaport cargo down 1.9 pct in Nov.
S. Korea urges U.S. to begin talks on revision of Trump-era steel tariffs
Seoul stocks up late morning on Wall Street rallies
SsangYong signs MOU with BYD for EV battery development
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SK Holdings, group chief Chey fined 1.6 bln won over alleged unfair biz case
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases spike to over 7,000, critical cases at fresh high
Ex-school principal accused of spy cam voyeurism admits to charges in court
Today in Korean history
Financial watchdog to seek 'soft landing' for household debt, bring debt increase under pre-pandemic levels
Finance ministry to prioritize stabilizing inflation next year
S. Korea to give US$2 mln in aid to typhoon-hit Philippines
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S. Korea begins review of Pfizer's oral COVID-19 pill
Daegu FC hire ex-S. Korea assistant Gama as new head coach
(LEAD) SK, group chief Chey fined 1.6 bln won over alleged unfair biz case
Netflix's next Korean-language series 'The Silent Sea' to premier this week
Man gets 30-year sentence for raping, killing 20-month-old baby
Doosan Bears acquire veteran infielder in compensation for losing free agent
Biden bans nonhumanitarian aid to N. Korea for human trafficking
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S. Korea's cancellation of invitation of Taiwan minister in line with diplomatic principles: Cheong Wa Dae
U.N. Command investigating alleged armistice breaches following Yoon's DMZ trip
LG Twins sign ex-Dinos closer Kim Jin-sung
Seoul stocks up for 2nd session amid tech gains, easing virus scare
Struggling small merchants hold rally against business curfews, vaccine pass system
(2nd LD) SK, group chief Chey fined 1.6 bln won over alleged unfair biz case
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 22, 2021
Late climber Kim Hong-bin inducted into S. Korean Sports Hall of Fame
(LEAD) U.N. Command investigating alleged armistice breaches following Yoon's DMZ trip
N. Korean economy unlikely to face imminent crisis despite sanctions, COVID-19: experts
(LEAD) Seoul stocks up for 2nd session amid tech gains, easing virus scare
(LEAD) Struggling small merchants hold rally against business curfews, vaccine pass system
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S. Korea becomes 10th non-European country to join Europol
Unification minister says security uncertainty could grow next year
SK hynix gets China's approval for Intel NAND biz takeover
Taihan Electric Wire to raise 500.5 bln won via stock offering
(LEAD) SK hynix gets China's approval for Intel NAND biz takeover
Ilya to raise 978 mln won via stock sale
(2nd LD) SK hynix gets China's approval for Intel NAND biz takeover
Ex-MLB pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong unable to reach agreement with Kia Tigers in KBO
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 case spike to over 7,000, critical cases at fresh high
(3rd LD) SK hynix gets China's approval for Intel NAND biz takeover
S. Korea to increase overseas development aid budget
Rapper Dok2 loses lawsuit over unpaid jewelry bill
(4th LD) New COVID-19 case spike to over 7,000, critical cases at fresh high
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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 23)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 23)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 23)
Main stock market's turnover hits 19-month low in Dec.
Thursday's weather forecast
China's top envoy to N. Korea to return home after delay due to COVID-19
Hyundai Motor to present robotics-based mobility vision at CES
Seoul stocks open slightly higher on auto, chemical gains
Led by Olympic medalists, S. Korea earns 13 quotas in speed skating at Beijing 2022
New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000, but critical cases, deaths hit record highs
Military reports 26 more COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000, but critical cases, deaths hit record highs
Volleyball news, good and bad, prominent in annual rankings of S. Korean sports stories
6 in 10 company workers say public sector seriously corrupt: survey
Kia Tigers sign All-Star outfielder Na Sung-bum to massive free agent deal
Housing prices, debt are major risks to financial stability: BOK
S. Korea begins trial run of hydrogen heavy duty trucks
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(LEAD) China's top envoy to N. Korea to return home after delay due to COVID-19
S. Korea, China set for high-level strategic talks on regional security, global issues
(LEAD) Kia Tigers sign All-Star outfielder Na Sung-bum to massive free agent deal
(LEAD) Housing prices, household debt are major risks to financial stability: BOK
S. Korea to bolster 'future-oriented' cooperation with U.S. on supply chains, technologies in 2022
Seoul stocks up late Thur. morning after weak start
Gov't to cut credit card processing fees for small merchants
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Corporate earnings hit 6-year low in 2020 amid pandemic
BOK able to borrow short-term dollar funding from Fed by using Treasury holdings
Corporate retirement pension funds gain 16.1 pct in 2020
N. Korea's economy tanks 4.5 pct in 2020 on sanctions, pandemic
Yoon's mother-in-law gets 1-year jail term for forging financial document
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Today in Korean history
(LEAD) S. Korea to bolster 'future-oriented' cooperation with U.S. on supply chains, technologies in 2022
(LEAD) BOK able to borrow short-term dollar funding from Fed by using Treasury holdings
S. Korea, U.S. team up to recover damages for victims of crypto scams
Dream becomes reality for star outfielder joining hometown KBO club
BOK to end corporate bond-buying program as scheduled amid stabilizing market
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000, but critical cases, deaths hit record highs
Prosecutors appeal Air Force officer's 9-yr prison term in sex abuse case
(News Focus) Having passed major regulatory hurdle for Intel deal, SK hynix eyes economies of scale, sharper competitive edge
Lee, Yoon slip to 35 pct vs. 29 pct in latest poll
One big signing done, Kia Tigers waiting for franchise star's response to offer
Appellate court finds operator of parent-naming website guilty of defamation
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Gov't to improve regulations for commercial adoption of self-driving cars
Supreme Court rules grandparents can adopt their grandchild for child's welfare purpose
S. Korea sets low medal target for Beijing 2022
Seoul stocks up for 3rd session amid tech, auto gains
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000, but critical cases, deaths hit record highs
S. Korea calls in Tokyo diplomat over Japan's push for Fukushima water discharge
Unionized delivery workers at CJ Logistics to go on strike next week
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 23, 2021
Ex-PM Lee Nak-yon formally joins Lee Jae-myung's campaign
(LEAD) Seoul stocks up for 3rd session amid tech, auto gains
(LEAD) Yoon's mother-in-law gets 1-year jail term for forging financial document
JTBC to air key episodes of 'Snowdrop' in advance to ease heated debate over historical distortion
(LEAD) S. Korea, China set for high-level strategic talks on regional security, global issues
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Ex-leftist lawmaker convicted of instigating rebellion to be paroled
Moon visits front-line unit on border island, encourages Marines
(2nd LD) Kia Tigers sign All-Star outfielder Na Sung-bum to massive free agent deal
Defense chiefs of S. Korea, Singapore discuss security cooperation
S. Korean defense minister emphasizes cooperation with China, Japan
Korean Air to secure 557.8 bln won in property sale
(4th LD) New infections fall below 7,000, but critical cases, deaths hit record highs
(LEAD) Moon visits front-line unit on border island, encourages Marines
(LEAD) Korean Air to secure 557.8 bln won in property sale
(2nd LD) S. Korea, China discuss Olympics, end-of-war declaration in high-level talks
(5th LD) New infections fall below 7,000, but critical cases, deaths hit record highs
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Moon likely to grant pardon to ex-President Park: senior official
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 24)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 24)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 24)
Friday's weather forecast
(LEAD) Moon likely to grant pardon to ex-President Park: senior official
S. Korea in final stage of signing contract for Pfizer's oral COVID-19 pill: PM
BOK to adjust monetary policy next year amid inflation woes
(LEAD) S. Korea in final stage of signing contract for Pfizer's oral COVID-19 pill: PM
COVAX allocates 1.29 mln additional COVID-19 vaccine doses to N. Korea
Seoul shares open higher on U.S. gains
S. Korea grants special pardon to ex-President Park Geun-hye: gov't
New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000 for 2nd day; critical cases hit record high
Sales of imported commercial cars dip 23 pct in Nov.
Lotte Giants sign 2 new American pitchers
(2nd LD) S. Korea in final stage of signing contract for Pfizer's oral COVID-19 pill: PM
Military reports 37 more COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) S. Korea grants special pardon to ex-President Park Geun-hye
SK Bioscience extends manufacturing deal with Novavax through 2022
S. Korean film distributors report poor results in 2021 amid pandemic
(2nd LD) S. Korea grants special pardon to ex-President Park Geun-hye
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
(2nd LD) Ex-President Park pardoned due to national unity, poor health: Moon
Season's 1st cold wave warning issued for Seoul, many parts of Korea
Seoul stocks up late Fri. morning amid eased omicron concerns
Ex-leftist lawmaker convicted of plotting rebellion paroled
Kyobo Life fined for letting subsidiaries use trademark for free
Parties gauge impact of ex-president Park's pardon on upcoming presidential election
BTS becomes best-selling artist of year in Japan for 1st time
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000 for 2nd day; critical cases hit record high
Seoul education chief indicted in alleged power abuse case
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Number of one-person households jumps 27.5 pct over past 5 years
Ex-President Park expresses gratitude for pardon: Park's lawyer
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Samsung Lions re-sign free agent catcher Kang Min-ho
Samsung stays put as omicron scares away big-name exhibitors at CES 2022
NC Dinos sign free agent outfielder Son Ah-seop to 4-yr deal
Today in Korean history
(3rd LD) S. Korea grants special pardon to ex-President Park Geun-hye
S. Korean webtoon market jumps to top 1 tln won in sales in 2020
(LEAD) Parties gauge impact of ex-president Park's pardon on upcoming presidential election
S. Korea-China strategic dialogue touched on Sino-U.S. ties, Taiwan: official
(LEAD) Kyobo Life fined for letting subsidiaries use trademark for free
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000 for 2nd day; critical cases hit record high
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
Samsung's Chinese chip plant in emergency mode during citywide anti-virus lockdown
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Ex-MLB pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong rejoins Kia Tigers on 4-year deal
Air Premia opens cargo flights to Singapore
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
Key developments on North Korea this week
Seoul stocks up for 4th session amid eased omicron concerns
(LEAD) Samsung Lions re-sign free agent catcher Kang Min-ho
(LEAD) NC Dinos sign free agent outfielder Son Ah-seop to 4-yr deal
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 24, 2021
Suga of BTS tests positive for COVID-19
Yonhap News wins injunction against internet portals over ban on articles
(LEAD) Seoul stocks up for 4th session amid eased omicron concerns
(LEAD) Suga of BTS tests positive for COVID-19
Reigning KBO MVP Ariel Miranda back with Doosan Bears
S. Korea's vice minister talks with Iranian envoy over 'pending' issues
Number of S. Koreans studying abroad falls 41 pct in 2020 amid pandemic: ministry
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Kossen to raise 10 bln won via stock sale
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000 for 2nd day; critical cases hit record high
Moon to hold luncheon with chiefs of conglomerates
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 7,000 for 2nd day; critical cases hit record high
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N. Korea set for key party meeting amid deadlock in nuclear negotiations
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
Saturday's weather forecast
New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 4 days; critical cases hit fresh high
Seoul shares likely to trade rangebound next week
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 4 days; critical cases hit fresh high
'Spider-Man' becomes No. 1 hit movie of the year in S. Korea
Moon wishes everyone a 'caring, hopeful' Christmas
Military reports 25 more COVID-19 cases
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Today in Korean history
DP presidential candidate says Korean stocks are undervalued
Yoon vows to fix tax system to stabilize housing market
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 4 days; critical cases hit fresh high
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 4 days; critical cases hit fresh high
Coast Guard seizes Chinese fishing boat over false ship logs
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 4 days; critical cases hit fresh high
(LEAD) DP presidential candidate calls himself 'pro-business'
(5th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 6,000 for 1st time in 4 days; critical cases hit fresh high
'70s folk singer Yang Byeong-jip dies at 70
RM, Jin of BTS test positive for COVID-19
(LEAD) RM, Jin of BTS test positive for COVID-19
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Sunday's weather forecast
New infections below 6,000 for 2nd day; critical cases at 1,081
(LEAD) New infections below 6,000 for 2nd day; critical cases at 1,081
Moon stresses need for defense capabilities befitting S. Korea's geopolitical position
Ruling party, satellite party announce merger deal
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Today in Korean history
(2nd LD) New infections below 6,000 for 2nd day; critical cases at 1,081
Yoon's wife publicly apologizes over allegations of falsifying resumes
Military reports 31 more COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) Yoon's wife publicly apologizes over allegations of falsifying resumes
S. Korea's economy expected to rank 10th largest for 3 straight yrs in 2022: IMF
(3rd LD) New infections below 6,000 for 2nd day; critical cases at 1,081
Korean Air ordered to temporarily suspend flights to Hong Kong due to virus infections
(4th LD) New infections below 6,000 for 2nd day; critical cases at 1,081
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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 27)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 27)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 27)
Son Heung-min extends scoring streak to 4 matches in Tottenham's win
Monday's weather forecast
Yoon, Lee in dead heat in presidential race: poll
N. Korea expands online education for workers: state media
Seoul shares open lower on profit taking
TWICE to perform at Tokyo Dome in April
New COVID-19 cases below 5,000 for 1st time in 20 days; critical cases remain high
S. Korea inks deal to mass-produce advanced ground communication devices
Cost of living top economic issue next year in Seoul: survey
SM launches new female supergroup
Military reports 33 more COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases below 5,000 for 1st time in 20 days; critical cases remain high
Minor presidential candidate Ahn shrugs off possible alliance with ruling party's Lee
Money talking loudly in KBO free agency
Samsung Heavy wins 240 bln won LNG ship order in Latin America
(LEAD) Polls show Yoon, Lee in very tight presidential race
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
S. Korea to submit application for CPTPP in April: finance minister
Kia Tigers sign 2 new foreign players
Seoul stocks extend losses late Mon. morning on profit taking
Lee launches new committee with ex-PM Lee Nak-yon
Seoul urges N. Korea to start new year by opening door for dialogue
(LEAD) S. Korea to submit application for CPTPP in April: finance minister
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Regional GDP inches up in 2020 amid pandemic
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Founder of Kakao accused by civic group of massive tax evasion
Number of franchise outlets up 9.5 pct in 2020 despite pandemic
Exports to New Southern, Northern regions to hit new records in 2021
Today in Korean history
KT Wiz re-sign free agent Hwang Jae-gyun
S. Korea approves Pfizer's oral COVID-19 pill
Lee asks Japan ambassador for meeting with PM Kishida
Employment rate of college, grad school graduates falls to record low last year
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases below 5,000 for 1st time in 20 days; critical cases remain high
(LEAD) S. Korea approves Pfizer's oral COVID-19 pill
Moon asks chiefs of conglomerates to keep hiring youth
State intelligence agency on alert over fake US$50 note
Civic groups vent outrage over pardon for jailed ex-President Park
COVID-19 cluster infections rising at Seoul's educational facilities
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LPGA Player of the Year Ko Jin-young hungry for more glory
Seoul shares end lower amid omicron woes
LG Display to unveil cutting-edge OLED display products at CES 2022
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 27, 2021
(LEAD) Seoul shares end lower amid omicron woes
S. Korea to invest 642.4 bln won on nuclear safety R&D by 2029
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Moon hails Archbishop Desmond Tutu as 'remembered in mind of humanity forever'
S. Korea to sell 13 tln won worth of state bonds in Jan.
(LEAD) Moon asks chiefs of conglomerates to keep hiring youth
Yoon visits Seongnam city to demand special counsel probe
Panel says late ex-President Chun called recommendation for crackdown on Gwangju uprising 'good idea'
Electricity demand hits new wintertime high
S. Korea's military to deploy homegrown surveillance drones by 2031
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 5,000 for 1st time in 20 days; critical cases remain high
(5th LD) New COVID-19 cases below 5,000 for 1st time in 20 days; critical cases remain high
S. Korea reports another suspected bird flu case
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Biden signs U.S. defense budget bill with call to keep USFK troops intact
Consumer sentiment worsens in December amid virus resurgence
N. Korean leader convenes key party meeting to discuss policy issues
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 28)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 28)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 28)
(LEAD) N. Korean leader convenes key party meeting to discuss policy issues
Gov't to buy 200,000 tons of rice to stabilize prices
Tuesday's weather forecast
(LEAD) Gov't to buy 200,000 tons of rice to stabilize prices
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' becomes first pandemic-era movie to top 5 mln admissions in S. Korea
Seoul shares open lower despite U.S. gains
New COVID-19 cases drop below 4,000 for 1st time in nearly a month
(Yonhap Interview) Hanwha Eagles' pitcher Nick Kingham seeks health, consistency in new season
S. Korea to cut tariff rates on 90 products in 2022
Navy to receive upgraded destroyer with stronger anti-sub capabilities
Police open probe into resume falsification allegations involving wife of Yoon
LG Twins sign ex-MLB infielder Rio Ruiz
Military reports 28 more COVID-19 cases
Gov't to lift restrictions on urea solution sales as supply stabilizes
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases drop below 4,000 for 1st time in nearly a month
President's annual salary set at 240 million won
U.N. rapporteurs voice concerns about arrest of KCTU leader over illegal rallies
FC Seoul part ways with veteran forward Park Chu-young
S. Korea's oldest coal-fired plant to shut down
(LEAD) President's annual salary set at 240 million won
N. Korea could stage ICBM or nuclear test before U.S. midterm elections: think tank
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
S. Korea, U.S., Japan in talks over possible three-way defense ministerial talks
Seoul stocks turn tad higher late Tuesday morning
S. Korea to face Iceland, Moldova in Jan. tuneups ahead of World Cup qualifiers
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Number of small firms rises 4.7 pct in 2020 despite pandemic
Number of businesses gains 17.8 pct over 5 years
Seoul court rules in favor of Kyobo Life in legal battle with Hong Kong-based PEF
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(2nd LD) N. Korean leader convenes key party meeting to discuss policy issues
77.8 pct of wage earners support 52-hour workweek: labor ministry
Injured S. Korean international Hwang Hee-chan likely to miss World Cup qualifiers
Today in Korean history
(Movie Review) 'A Year-End Medley': classic love story for Christmas season
Yoon says he is sorry for ex-President Park over corruption probe
S. Korea to begin project for solid-fuel space rocket next year
'Squid Game' creator says he's in talks with Netflix for 3rd season
S. Korea completes closing down 10 aging coal plants
Moon says new southeastern railroads can play part in East Asia railway bloc
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases drop below 4,000 for 1st time in nearly a month
Apple hints at submitting compliance plans on in-app payment law
S. Korea to double electric, hydrogen cars in 2022 in net zero emission drive
N. Korea pushes back after U.S. keeps it on state sponsors of terrorism list
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3 migrant workers dead in car crash on icy road: police
S. Korea urges Japan to retract push to list mine linked to forced labor as World Heritage site
(LEAD) S. Korea urges Japan to retract push to list mine linked to forced labor as World Heritage site
Seoul shares end higher on foreign, institutional buying
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 28, 2021
Korea Shipbuilding wins 583 billion won frigate order from Philippines
(LEAD) Seoul shares end higher on foreign, institutional buying
S. Korea to become 9th largest donor to U.N. budget in 2022-24
Most S. Koreans do not like China, Yoon says
Yonhap News Summary
(2nd LD) S. Korea urges Japan to retract push to list mine linked to forced labor as World Heritage site
Lee expresses opposition to pardoning ex-President Lee
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases drop below 4,000 for 1st time in nearly a month
KOICA offers US$24 mln in overseas COVID-19 response aid in 2021
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases drop below 4,000 for 1st time in nearly a month
Assembly committee okays bill on lowering age of candidacy for lawmakers, local elections
(LEAD) Most S. Koreans do not like China, Yoon says
(5th LD) New COVID-19 cases drop below 4,000 for 1st time in nearly a month
(LEAD) Assembly committee okays bill on lowering age of candidacy for lawmakers, local elections
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U.S. hopes N. Korea will respond positively to outreach for dialogue: State Dept.
Manufacturers' biz sentiment improves for January amid robust exports
N. Korea's party plenary discusses rural development in 2nd-day session
Son Heung-min sees scoring streak end at 4, draws key penalty
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 29)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 29)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 29)
(LEAD) N. Korea's party plenary discusses rural development in 2nd-day session
Wednesday's weather forecast
CIO checked phone logs of 60 opposition lawmakers: PPP
Seoul shares open lower on ex-dividend date
New COVID-19 cases bounce back to above 5,000; critical cases hit record high
Seoul citizens pick infectious diseases as most dangerous health hazard: survey
(LEAD) CIO checked phone logs of 60 opposition lawmakers: PPP
(2nd LD) N.K. leader orders 'important revolutionary measures' for rural development
Military reports 27 more COVID-19 cases
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases bounce back to above 5,000; critical cases hit record high
FC Seoul sign midfielder Osmar to 2-yr extension
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
(2nd LD) CIO checked phone logs of 70 opposition lawmakers: PPP
Seoul stocks down late Wed. morning on ex-dividend date
LG Chem to invest 475 bln won for cathode materials plant in S. Korea
Korean Series champions KT Wiz sign ex-MVP Park Byung-ho in free agency
Moon's 5-year presidency gets approval rating of 42.1 pct
S. Korea, U.S. have effectively agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: FM Chung
(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases bounce back to above 5,000; critical cases hit record high
Corporate capital spending forecast to grow 3.6 pct in 2022
Son Heung-min named S. Korea's top male footballer for record 6th year
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Trade terms hit near 9-year low in Nov.
Population mobility falls for 11th month in Nov.
(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. have effectively agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: FM Chung
S. Korea's childbirths hit record low in Oct.
Loose anchor for helium tank blamed for Nuri rocket failure: science ministry
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(LEAD) Son Heung-min named S. Korea's top male footballer for record 6th year
Today in Korean history
S. Korea conducted Dokdo defense drills last week: source
(LEAD) Korean Series champions KT Wiz sign ex-MVP Park Byung-ho in free agency
7 out of 10 S. Koreans see China as biggest threat: poll
Moon vows more efforts to give students with disabilities equal rights to education
Ruling party, gov't agree on need to extend virus curbs
Seoul's top diplomat notes 'original sin' over wartime sexual slavery
(LEAD) Military confirms first omicron infections among troops
(LEAD) Loose anchor for helium tank blamed for Nuri rocket failure: science ministry
Yoon pledges to export 10 nuclear power plants by 2030 if elected
(LEAD) S. Korea conducted Dokdo defense drills last week: sources
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(3rd LD) CIO checked phone logs of Yoon and his wife: PPP
Seoul shares end lower on ex-dividend date, profit-taking
Workplace bullying still serious: survey
Family of official killed by N. Korea steps up legal battle for info disclosure
Lee leads Yoon 37.4 pct to 29.3 pct: poll
(2nd LD) Korean Series champions KT Wiz sign ex-MVP Park Byung-ho in free agency
Lee aims to significantly improve quality of life
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 29, 2021
(LEAD) Seoul shares end lower on ex-dividend date, profit-taking
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases bounce back to above 5,000; critical cases hit record high
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S. Korea to open up public Wi-Fi in network outage, disasters
(4th LD) CIO checked phone logs of Yoon and his wife: PPP
Injunction against 'Snowdrop' dismissed, allowing broadcast of controversial show
Parties agree to hold plenary sessions to pass pending bills
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases bounce back to above 5,000; critical cases hit record high
Korean Air ordered to temporarily suspend flights to Shenyang over virus cases
(LEAD) Lee leads Yoon 37.4 pct to 29.3 pct: poll
(5th LD) New COVID-19 cases bounce back to above 5,000; critical cases hit record high
(2nd LD) S. Korea conducted Dokdo defense drills last week: sources
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U.S. declines comment on Chung's remarks about end of war declaration agreement
N. Korea discusses next year's budget at party plenary
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 30)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 30)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 30)
(LEAD) N. Korea discusses next year's budget at party plenary
Industrial output rises by most in 17 months in November
Thursday's weather forecast
(LEAD) Industrial output rises by most in 17 months in Nov. amid economic recovery
Seoul shares open higher on bargain hunting
Lawmaker plans to accept political donations in cryptocurrencies
SK hynix closes 1st phase of Intel's NAND business acquisition, names new entity Solidigm
Ex-President Park Geun-hye to be set free under presidential pardon
S. Korea starts construction of 2nd 3,600-ton-class SLBM submarine
(2nd LD) Industrial output rises by most in 17 months in Nov. amid economic recovery
KBO franchise icons chase ring, money as they switch clubs in free agency
New COVID-19 cases above 5,000 for 2nd day, critical cases remain high
Military reports 28 more COVID-19 cases
(2nd LD) Top N. Korean officials join discussions on major policies for 2022 at party plenary
Air Busan to open Vladivostok route in Feb.
Korean Series champs KT Wiz retain starters Despaigne, Cuevas
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
Kiwoom Heroes bring back starter Jokisch for 4th season in KBO
Retail sales up 9.6 pct in Nov. on major shopping event, eased antivirus rules
Short tracker Shim Suk-hee declines to appeal Olympic ban, considers other options
PPP floor leader demands meeting with Moon over allegations of surveillance
Gov't hints at easing real estate tax for temporary multiple homeowners
(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases above 5,000 for 2nd day, critical cases remain high
Seoul stocks nearly flat late morning in this year's final trading session
S. Korea's e-commerce imports hit new high in 2021 amid pandemic
Bank mortgage rates hit highest mark in over 7 years in Nov.
40 biz groups fined for failure to adhere to public filing requirement
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S. Korean builder sentiment improves for 2nd month in Dec.
(3rd LD) Top N. Korean officials join discussions on major policies for 2022 at party plenary
S. Korea's offshore construction orders reach US$30.6 bln in 2021: data
Lee widens lead over Yoon to 11 percentage points: survey
Today in Korean history
Samsung's foldable phone sales up 4 times from last year
DL E&C wins 1.6 tln-won Russia plant order
Celltrion's new Humira biosimilar wins approval in Canada
FKTU becomes S. Korea's biggest umbrella union in 2020: gov't
Constitutional Court sees no problem with only allowing the blind to become massage therapists
Lee voices opposition to diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Youth vaccine pass likely to be delayed to next March
PPP claims suspicious online opinion rigging against Yoon
Yoon says he wants to meet ex-President Park
One Army soldier wounded in mine accident
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(2nd LD) New COVID-19 cases above 5,000 for 2nd day, critical cases remain high
Hanwha Solutions acquires Samsung Electro-Mechanics' telecom module biz
Moon to make final New Year's address early next week
Seoul stocks end lower in final trading session of 2021
S. Korean Bond Yields on Dec. 30, 2021
Mobile disaster alerts likely to fall next year: interior ministry
(LEAD) Military confirms another omicron infection among troops
CIO chief defends phone log collection, refutes opposition suppression accusation
(3rd LD) New COVID-19 cases above 5,000 for 2nd day, critical cases remain high
Hyundai to halt local plant in Jan. for EV production
(LEAD) Seoul stocks end lower in final trading session of 2021
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Lee vows no tolerance against Chinese illegal fishing in S. Korean waters
(LEAD) Hyundai to halt local plant in Jan. for EV production
(LEAD) PPP floor leader demands meeting with Moon over allegations of surveillance
(Yonhap Interview) 'The Silent Sea' actors satisfied with quality of first S. Korean TV sci-fi series
Moon calls for sustainable containment measures against COVID-19
(4th LD) New COVID-19 cases above 5,000 for 2nd day, critical cases remain high
S. Korea to extend tough virus restrictions for 2 weeks
(LEAD) S. Korea to extend tough virus restrictions for 2 weeks
Court orders sale of Nippon Steel assets to compensate wartime forced labor
(5th LD) New COVID-19 cases above 5,000 for 2nd day, critical cases remain high
Putin hopes for better relations with S. Korea in message to Moon
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(LEAD) Ex-President Park Geun-hye set free under presidential pardon
N. Korea has final review on draft resolution for year-end party plenary
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 31)
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 31)
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Dec. 31)
Consumer price growth hits 10-year high this year
(LEAD) Consumer price growth hits 10-year high this year
Current distancing rules to be extended for 2 more weeks: PM
(2nd LD) Ex-President Park Geun-hye set free under presidential pardon
Friday's weather forecast
(LEAD) Current distancing rules to be extended for 2 more weeks: PM
Samsung aiming to wow tech world with new innovations at CES tech show
(2nd LD) Consumer price growth hits 10-year high this year
(2nd LD) Current distancing rules to be extended for 2 more weeks: PM
New COVID-19 cases below 5,000, distancing curbs extended for 2 weeks
S. Korea emitted 701.3 mln tons of greenhouse gas in 2019: environment ministry
(LEAD) N. Korea has final review on draft resolution for year-end party plenary
Military reports 22 more COVID-19 cases
Assembly passes bill on lowering age of candidacy for parliament to 18
Trend of consumer prices
(LEAD) New infections below 5,000, distancing curbs extended for 2 weeks
BOK head says to link monetary easing to economic recovery in 2021
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Industry minister vows efforts for stable supply chains, economic security
Hyundai Electric sells power transformers to Oman in US$8.5 million deal
BTS' J-hope donates 100 mln won for children in need amid pandemic
Year-end bell-ringing ceremonies canceled across country for 2nd yr amid pandemic
Today in Korean history
(2nd LD) New infections below 5,000, distancing curbs extended for 2 weeks
S. Korea to prioritize supporting pandemic-hit merchants next year: finance chief
Yoon stresses corruption probe of ex-president Park was not personal
Ex-U.N. chief says 'end goal' of inter-Korean cooperation efforts should be N.K. denuclearization
S. Korean artists' activities nearly halved in 2021
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
Key developments on North Korea this week
Ex-MVP tops K League in salary for 2nd straight year
BOK sells net US$7.14 billion in market smoothing operations in Q3
(LEAD) BOK sells net US$7.14 billion in market smoothing operations in Q3
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UNC says it passed 86 messages to N.K. through direct communication line in 2021
Ex-President Park says she did nothing "ugly" for personal gain
Defense minister reiterates political neutrality ahead of March presidential poll
(3rd LD) New infections below 5,000, distancing curbs extended for 2 weeks
(4th LD) New infections below 5,000, distancing curbs extended for 2 weeks