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N. Korea officially recognizes independence of 2 separatist regions in Ukraine

SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has formally recognized the independence of two pro-Russian separatist "people's republics" in eastern Ukraine, becoming the world's third nation to do so, according to the North's state
Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul32/24Cloudy20Incheon29/24Cloudy0Suwon31/24Cloudy20Cheongju31/25Rain20Daejeon31/25C
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N. Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases under 1,000 for 3rd day: state media

SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases remained below 1,000 for the third consecutive day, according to its state media Thursday.More than 560 people showed symptoms of fever over a 24-hour period until 6 p.m. the p
Ukraine severs diplomatic ties with N. Korea

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Ukraine has severed diplomatic ties with North Korea for recognizing the independence of Ukrainian territories seized by Russia, the country's foreign ministry said Wednesday.In a statement posted on
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(LEAD) New U.S. envoy to Seoul vows to expand alliance

(ATTN: ADDS more details in lead, para 5)SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. ambassador to South Korea vowed Wednesday to work towards strengthening and expanding the two countries' alliance based on shared values, while expressing that there
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, Vietnam discuss strengthening bilateral ties

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and Vietnam on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, Seoul's foreign ministry said.In a phone call with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son, Park Jin said that he w
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(3rd LD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit over 40,000 for first time in 2 months

(ATTN: ADDS latest figures in para 5)By Oh Seok-minSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases rose to over 40,000 for the first time in two months as the country has experienced a resurgence of infections amid the fast spread
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New U.S. envoy to Seoul vows to expand alliance

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. ambassador to South Korea vowed Wednesday to work towards strengthening the two countries' alliance into a "comprehensive strategic" one, while expressing that there was "no better partner
S. Korea, Iran vice FMs hold phone talks on frozen funds, bilateral ties

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SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea and Iran held phone talks Wednesday to discuss ways to improve bilateral relations strained by the issue of Iranian funds frozen here, Seoul's foreign ministry said.During the phone call,
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JCS chief inspects readiness posture in first meeting with major commanders: source

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The new head of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Wednesday presided over his first meeting with major military commanders since taking office earlier this month, a military source said.During the meeting, Ge
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(LEAD) USFK chief calls N.K. nuke test 'not a matter of if, but when'

(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks by LaCamera in paras 13-16)By Song Sang-hoSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) chief Gen. Paul LaCamera said Wednesday it's "not a matter of if, but when" North Korea will conduct anothe
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Yoon receives 4th vaccine shot against COVID-19

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol received his fourth vaccine shot against COVID-19 on Wednesday, appealing to the public to join the vaccination campaign, his spokesperson said.The president received the shot at a public health cent
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(2nd LD) Prosecutors raid NIS in probe into 2 incidents involving N. Korea during Moon gov't

(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES with more info throughout)SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors raided the state intelligence agency on Wednesday as part of an investigation into its two former directors in two separate incidents linked to North Ko
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7-yr prison term upheld for 32-yr-old man who beat girlfriend to death

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court upheld a seven-year prison sentence Wednesday for a 32-year-old man charged with beating his girlfriend to death last year.The man, surnamed Lee, was indicted on charges of battering his girlfriend, Hwang
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USFK chief calls N.K. nuke test 'not a matter of if, but when'

By Song Sang-hoSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) chief Gen. Paul LaCamera said Wednesday it's "not a matter of if, but when" North Korea will conduct another nuclear test while stressing his "top priority"
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(LEAD) Prosecutors raid NIS in probe into 2 incidents involving N. Korea during Moon govt

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout; ADDS photo)SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors raided the state intelligence agency on Wednesday as part of an investigation into two separate incidents involving North Korea that o
Prosecutors raid NIS in probe into N. Korea's killing of fisheries official

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SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors raided the state intelligence agency on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the previous administration's handling of the death of a fisheries official at the hands of North Korea in 2020.The Seoul Ce
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Presidential office employee offers to quit over controversial brother

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- An employee of the presidential office has offered to resign after she was found to be the sister of a YouTuber holding noisy rallies outside the home of former President Moon Jae-in, a presidential official said Wednesday.
(URGENT) Prosecutors raid National Intelligence Service in probe into N. Korea's killing of fisheries official

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PM urges quick change in policies to improve fiscal soundness

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Wednesday a quick policy change is necessary to restore fiscal soundness, taking an apparent swipe at the previous administration's expansionary policy."The direction of the govern