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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases up for 2nd day amid resurgence concerns

(ATTN: ADDS last 9 paras, photos)SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases increased for the second straight day on Wednesday, as the virus spread at a faster pace amid eased social distancing restrictions.The country added 19
Yoon orders military to swiftly punish N. Korea in case of provocations

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By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the military on Wednesday to swiftly punish North Korea in case of provocations as he presided over a meeting of top commanders for the first time since taking office."(The
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Yoon's disapproval rating again exceeds approval rating

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- More South Koreans disapprove of the way President Yoon Suk-yeol handles state affairs for the third straight week, with the gap between his disapproval and approval ratings widening outside the margin of error, a survey sho
Appeals court upholds 2 1/2-year prison term for father for fracturing 15-day-old son's skull

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By Kim Han-jooDAEGU, July 6 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a 2 1/2-year prison term for a 20-year-old man charged with throwing his 15-day-old son and causing a skull fracture.Confirming a lower court's decision, the Daegu High
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Airport bus passengers increase 2.6 times in 1st half due to rising travel demand

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The number of airport bus passengers in Seoul increased by 2.6 times during the past six months, the city government said Wednesday, as the demand for air travel has spiked after the lifting of almost all COVID-19 social dis
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Mexican FM becomes honorary Seoul citizen

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard was given an honorary citizenship of Seoul on Wednesday in recognition of his contribution to friendship between Seoul and Mexico City, officials said.Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon presented
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Four Navy soldiers detained for allegedly assaulting fellow in rowdy discharge ceremony

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Four South Korean Navy service members have been detained for an investigation into allegations that they assaulted a fellow in a rowdy ceremony celebrating his planned discharge from military service, officials said Wednesd
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Hanwha Defense to supply 25 Barracuda armored vehicles to Indonesia

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Corp. signed a contract with Indonesia's national police last month to supply 25 armored vehicles by 2024, its officials said Wednesday.The company inked the deal with the National Police
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases up for 2nd day amid resurgence concerns

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SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases increased for the second straight day on Wednesday, as the virus spread at a faster pace amid eased social distancing restrictions.The country added 19,371 new COVID-19 infections, inc
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 7 COVID-19 deaths, total at 24,583: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 19,371 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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(LEAD) N. Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases below 3,000 for 2nd day: state media

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info from 3rd para; ADDS byline)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases remained below 3,000 for the second consecutive day, according to its state media Wednesday.More than 2,140 p
Wednesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul32/26Sunny60Incheon31/25Sunny60Suwon33/25Sunny60Cheongju34/26Sunny60Daejeon34/25He
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 6)

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Going against public sentimentThe way President Yoon Suk-yeol responded to criticisms of his appointment style is disappointing. In an interview with reporters at the doorstep of his office in Yongsan, he simply brushed them off. When reporters raise
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 6)

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Time for self-reflectionPresident Yoon should take decline in approval rating seriously following his personnel misstepsIt is rare for a top leader to downplay public approval ratings, whose key function is to send out a warning when things go awry.
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N. Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases below 3,000 for 2nd day: state media

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases remained below 3,000 for the second consecutive day, according to its state media Wednesday.More than 2,140 people showed symptoms of fever over a 24-hour period until 6 p.m. th
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(2nd LD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases spike amid resurgence woes

(ATTN: UPDATES with 9 p.m. case count in 7-8 paras)SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases sharply increased Tuesday amid concerns about the virus' resurgence following eased social distancing restrictions.The country ad
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(2nd LD) New JCS chief warns of 'unsparing' reprisal for N.K. provocations

(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 10-12; REPLACES photo)By Kang Yoon-seungSEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- Army Gen. Kim Seung-kyum took office as the new head of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Tuesday, warning North Korea's provoca
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(LEAD) New JCS chief warns of 'unsparing' reprisal for N.K. provocations

(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout; ADDS photo)By Kang Yoon-seungSEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- Army Gen. Kim Seung-kyum took office as the new head of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Tuesday, warning North Korea's provocations wi
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S. Korea's foreign minister departs on trip to Singapore, Indonesia

SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin departed for Singapore on Tuesday on his first Southeast Asia trip since assuming the post in May, which will also take him to Indonesia for a session of the Group of 20, his ministry s