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N.K. leader presides over Central Military Commission meeting to discuss key defense policies

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By Yi WonjuSEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has presided over a Central Military Commission meeting of the ruling Workers' Party to discuss the country's military line and key defense policies, state media reported W
(URGENT) N. Korea holds enlarged meeting of Central Military Commission to discuss key defence policies

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(LEAD) S.Korea reports first two suspected cases of monkeypox

(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 7-11, photo)SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has reported its first two suspected cases of monkeypox, public health officials said Wednesday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said the two proba
S.Korea reports first two suspected cases of monkeypox

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SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has reported its first two suspected cases of monkeypox, public health officials said Wednesday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said the two probable cases were found Tuesday and diagnost
S. Korea, Japan leaders may have meaningful dialogue during NATO summit: minister

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SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Japan may have "meaningful" dialogue during the NATO summit in Spain next week, South Korea's foreign minister said Tuesday.President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister
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(2nd LD) Interior ministry to create new bureau to directly oversee police

(ATTN; UPDATES with details in paras 12-14)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The interior ministry on Tuesday unveiled a plan to set up a new bureau to exercise direct control of police despite protest and concern the move could put the law en
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(2nd LD) New infections below 10,000 for 12th day amid omicron slowdown

(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures in paras 6-7; CHANGES headline) SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 10,000 for the 12th day Tuesday, marking a steady decline in the virus curve amid the slowdown in the omic
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Yoon says S. Korea opens 'path to space' with successful rocket launch

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol lauded the successful launch of the homegrown space rocket Nuri on Tuesday, saying South Korea has opened "a path to space."The 200-ton Nuri blasted off from the Naro Space Center in the
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(2nd LD) S. Korean PM appeals BIE members to award 2030 World Expo to Busan

(ATTN: ADDS President Yoon Suk-yeol's message in paras 12-14, photo) PARIS, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday appealed to members of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) to award the 2030 World Expo to the south
(URGENT) Yoon pledges to establish aerospace agency to provide systematic support for space industry

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(URGENT) Yoon says South Korea opens 'path to space' with successful rocket launch

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Unification minister expresses willingness to hold talks with new N. Korean counterpart

By Yi WonjuSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Kwon Young-se said Tuesday he is ready to meet North Korea's new point man handling inter-Korean affairs at "any time in any format" to discuss pending issues on the Korean Pe
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(LEAD) S. Korean PM appeals BIE members to award 2030 World Expo to Busan

(ATTN: UPDATES with PM's presentation in first 11 paras; CHANGES headline; TRIMS) PARIS, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday appealed to members of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) to award the 2030 World Expo
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Defense minister, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander reaffirm firm defense posture

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup had a meeting Tuesday with U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo, in which they reaffirmed the allies' commitment to a firm combined defense posture against North Kor
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Gov't approves $30 mln in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday approved an additional $30 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine.The sum, which was approved at a Cabinet meeting, includes medical and food supplies for the war-torn country but no weapons, a pr
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(LEAD) Interior ministry to create new bureau to directly oversee police

(ATTN; UPDATES with more info throughout)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The interior ministry on Tuesday unveiled a plan to set up a new bureau to exercise direct control of police despite protest and concern the move could put the law enfo
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N. Korea seems to be using virus crisis to strengthen party control: experts

By Chae Yun-hwanSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to be using its ongoing battle against COVID-19 to tighten Kim Jong-un's grip on power based on the ruling Workers' Party, experts said Tuesday during a forum."I think North
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Stalking murder suspect gets life sentence

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- A stalking murder suspect was given a life sentence by a local court Tuesday for killing his former girlfriend's mother and seriously injuring her younger brother.The Seoul Eastern District Court sentenced the suspect n
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Ruling party launches task force on 2020 death of fisheries official

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Tuesday launched a task force to reveal the truth behind the 2020 death of a fisheries official, pressing the main opposition party to cooperate for the disclosure of classified presid
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Interior ministry to create new bureau to directly oversee police

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The interior ministry on Tuesday unveiled a plan to set up a new bureau to exercise direct control of police despite protest and concern the move could put the law enforcement agency under political influence.