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(profile) Five-time liberal lawmaker, economic expert named National Assembly speaker

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SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Jin-pyo of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), South Korea's new National Assembly speaker, is a veteran lawmaker known for his expertise in economic affairs.Kim, 75, passed the civil service exam in 1974
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S. Korea hosts NATO advisory body meeting in Seoul

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- An advisory body of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) kicked off its four-day plenary meeting in Seoul on Monday, the Army said, as Seoul seeks to strengthen its partnership with the security alliance.As a partne
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(LEAD) S. Korea launches gov't-private task force on Japan's wartime forced labor

(ATTN: UPDATES with the body's launch in first three paras; CHANGES headline, photo)By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a government-private consultative body Monday tasked with exploring ways to resolve the long-standin
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(2nd LD) Five-term DP lawmaker Kim Jin-pyo elected new National Assembly speaker

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES 2nd para)By Joo Kyung-donSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The rival parties voted Monday to elect Rep. Kim Jin-pyo of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) as new National Assembly speaker after the two sides reach
(URGENT) Five-term DP lawmaker Kim Jin-pyo elected new National Assembly speaker

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Military reports 225 more COVID-19 cases

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military reported 225 additional COVID-19 cases Monday, raising the total caseload among its service members to 178,306, the defense ministry said.The new cases included 156 from the Army, 37 from the Air F
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S. Korea's defense chief, U.S. senator meet to discuss regional security, alliance issues

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup met with a visiting U.S. senator in Seoul on Monday for discussions on issues related to regional security and the bilateral alliance, his ministry said.Talking with Sen. Rick
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(LEAD) Rival parties reach last-minute compromise on parliamentary committee formations

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)By Joo Kyung-donSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The rival parties agreed to jointly select a new National Assembly speaker and vice speakers Monday in a last-minute breakthrough that is expected to put the
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(3rd LD) Yoon approves appointments of education minister, JCS chairman after health pick withdraws

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's appointment of other nominees, new nomination; CHANGES headline; TRIMS)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol approved the appointments of his picks for education minister and chairman of the Jo
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State auditor inspects election watchdog over alleged mishandling of presidential election

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The state audit agency said Monday it launched an inspection into the National Election Commission (NEC) over its alleged mishandling of COVID-19 patients' early voting for the March 9 presidential election.The Board of
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S. Korea closely watching N. Korea's summer military drills

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is keeping close tabs on movements related to North Korea's ongoing summertime military drills, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Monday, amid lingering concerns about possibilities of Pyongyang
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(2nd LD) Yoon's health minister pick withdraws nomination over political fund misuse allegations

(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with nominee's withdrawal; CHANGES headline)SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol's pick to lead the health ministry withdrew her nomination Monday over allegations she diverted political funds for person
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Ex-Cheong Wa Dae official indicted on charges of using drugs while in office

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- A former presidential official has been indicted without detention on charges of purchasing and using methamphetamine when he worked at Cheong Wa Dae under former President Moon Jae-in, sources said Monday.The Seoul Eastern
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DP decides not to allow ex-interim leader Park to run for nat'l convention

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Monday rejected a request from former interim leader Park Ji-hyun that she be allowed to run for party chairmanship at an upcoming national convention despite her lack of qualific
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases drop due to fewer tests

(ATTN: ADDS details in last 4 paras, photos)SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell below 10,000 on Monday due to fewer tests over the weekend.The country added 6,253 new COVID-19 infections, including 164 from overseas
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(LEAD) Yoon says he will decide soon on health minister nominee's appointment

(ATTN: ADDS ruling party floor leader's remarks) SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday he will decide soon on whether to appoint his health minister nominee amid allegations she diverted political funds for personal use.Ki
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Yoon says he will decide soon on health minister nominee's appointment

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday he will decide soon on whether to appoint his health minister nominee amid allegations she diverted political funds for personal use.Kim Seung-hee is under investigation by prosecutors for
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S. Korea set to launch gov't-private task force on Japan's wartime forced labor

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to launch a government-private consultative body later Monday on ways to resolve the longstanding diplomatic row with Japan about compensation for the Korean victims of wartime forced labor,
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(LEAD) N. Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases below 4,000 for 2nd day: state media

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info from 5th para; ADDS byline)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases stayed below 4,000 for the second consecutive day, its state media said Monday.More than 3,030 people showed
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases drop due to fewer tests

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SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell below 10,000 on Monday due to to fewer tests over the weekend.The country added 6,253 new COVID-19 infections, including 164 from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 18,395,8