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(LEAD) Prosecution asks DP leader Lee to appear for questioning

(ATTN: ADDS details in last five paras, photo)SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution has notified new leader Lee Jae-myung of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) to appear for questioning next week, a party spokesperson said Thursday, denou
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Yoon visits with senior citizen ahead of Chuseok

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday visited the home of a senior citizen who lives alone and depends on welfare benefits, seeking to demonstrate his commitment to helping the socially vulnerable.Yoon's visit with the 84
Prosecution asks DP leader Lee to appear for questioning

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SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution has asked new leader Lee Jae-myung of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) to appear for questioning next week, a DP spokesperson said Thursday, denouncing the investigation as "political revenge.
(URGENT) Prosecution asks DP leader Lee Jae-myung to appear for questioning: party official

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(LEAD) S. Korean, U.S. troops end two-week combined exercise

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead, 2nd para with end of exercise)SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States wrapped up a major combined military exercise Thursday, Seoul officials said, in a conclusion highlighting their pursuit of stro
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Nat'l Assembly passes revision bill easing regulations on nationality renunciation

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly passed a bill aimed at granting a longer period for multiple nationality holders to report the renouncement of South Korean citizenship.The revision was made in line with the Constitutional Court's
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Military reports 919 more COVID-19 cases

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military reported 919 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday, raising the total caseload among its service members to 264,154, the defense ministry said.The new cases included 640 from the Army, 148 from the A
N. Korea says it participated in U.N. maritime meeting in July

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SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea participated in an International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in July, according to a belated announcement by its maritime agency Thursday.In a piece posted on its website, the North's Maritime Admini
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U.N. rapporteur urges efforts to address human rights problem of N. Korean women

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The new U.N. special rapporteur for North Korea's human rights called Thursday for efforts to draw attention to the situation of women in the reclusive country.Elizabeth Salmon raised the issue during the Korea Global F
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S. Korea, U.S. nat'l security advisers likely to discuss Inflation Reduction Act

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The national security advisers of South Korea and the United States are likely to discuss Seoul's concerns about the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) when they meet in Hawaii this week, a presidential official said Th
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(LEAD) Rival parties agree on revising bill to ease comprehensive real estate tax burden

(ATTN: UPDATES with parliamentary vote schedule in 3rd para)SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party agreed Thursday to revise a bill to ease tax burdens on those owning only one home as
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Yoon designates 7 more areas as special disaster zones

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday designated seven more areas hit by deadly floods last month as special disaster zones, a spokesperson said.The new zones are Dongjak and Seocho Wards in Seoul; the cities of Yeoju, Uiwang
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases dip to 80,000s; deaths hit 4-month high

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 7-10)SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to the 80,000 range Thursday amid a moderate declining trend, though a sharp rise in the death toll called for a continued close watch over se
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Rival parties agree on revising bill to ease comprehensive real estate tax burden

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party agreed Thursday to revise a bill to ease tax burdens on those owning only one home as part of efforts to improve people's financial situations
2 military choppers make emergency landing after collision; 1 injured: Army

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SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean Army military helicopters made emergency landings after they collided during flight training in a northern city, the armed service said Thursday, with none seriously hurt.The homegrown Surion helicopters co
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Police officer probing first lady case invited to Yoon's inauguration ceremony

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- A police officer investigating the corruption case allegedly involving first lady Kim Keon-hee and her mother was one of the special guests invited to President Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration ceremony, an official said Th
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Super strong typhoon forecast to pass near Jeju Island early next week

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- A super strong typhoon is approaching the Korean Peninsula, and the southern resort island of Jeju may come under its direct influence early next week, the state weather agency said Thursday.Typhoon Hinnamnor, the 11th trop
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PM, new leader of main opposition party discuss legislative cooperation

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held a meeting with new leader Lee Jae-myung of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday and discussed legislative cooperation to improve people's livelihood issues. The meeting
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S. Korean, U.S. troops to end two-week combined exercise

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are set to wrap up a major combined military exercise Thursday, Seoul officials said, in a conclusion highlighting their pursuit of stronger deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases dip to 80,000s; deaths hit 4-month high

SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to the 80,000 range Thursday amid a moderate declining trend, though a sharp rise in the death toll called for a continued close watch over serious cases. The country reported 81,57