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(LEAD) New infectious disease outbreak reported in N. Korea; leader Kim sends medicine: KCNA

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with report of another disease outbreak; ADDS photo)SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases recorded remained below 30,000, while the country reported an outbreak of
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 7th day

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SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases remained below 10,000 for the seventh consecutive day on Thursday as the country moves toward returning to pre-pandemic normalcy.The country added 7,994 COVID-19 infections, including
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 8 COVID-19 deaths, total at 24,407: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 7th day: KDCA

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Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul26/18Cloudy0Incheon23/17Cloudy0Suwon26/18Cloudy0Cheongju27/19Cloudy0Daejeon27/19Cl
S. Korea's vice defense minister attends U.S.-led dialogue on support for Ukraine

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SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Vice Defense Minister Shin Beom-chul has attended a virtual session of a U.S.-led forum on support for war-torn Ukraine, his ministry said Thursday.Hosted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Wednesd
Another infectious disease outbreak reported in N. Korea's southwestern region: state media

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SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea reported another infectious disease outbreak in its southwestern region, with its leader Kim Jong-un sending medicine there in response, amid a battle against COVID-19, according to its state media Thursday.Kim
Satelite imagery of N. Korean nuclear test site suggests work to enable multiple tests: Beyond Parallel

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WASHINGTON, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Recent satellite imagery of North Korea's nuclear test site has shown activities that may suggest additional nuclear tests following what will be the country's seventh test, a U.S. monitor said Wednesday.The sa
N. Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases under 30,000 for 2nd day: state media

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SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's new suspected COVID-19 cases remained under 30,000 for the second consecutive day, its state media said Thursday.More than 26,010 people showed symptoms of fever over a 24-hour period until 6 p.m. the prev
(URGENT) Another infectious disease outbreak reported in N. Korea's southwestern region, leader Kim sends medicine: state media

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S. Korea, U.S. agree on need for '2+2' ministerial talks on summit outcome: Park Jin

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, June 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States will continue to hold high-level dialogue to implement the outcome of their leaders' summit last month, South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said Wednesday.Park ma
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(2nd LD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 6th day

(ATTN: ADDS latest figure in para 7)SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases remained below 10,000 for the sixth consecutive day Wednesday amid the country's efforts to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.The country added 9
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(LEAD) Unification minister vows consistent N.K. policy, marking key summit anniv.

(ATTN: UPDATES with details from other event in last 2 paras)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue to pursue dialogue with North Korea in line with the spirit of reconciliation rooted in the first-ever summit of their leader
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Unification minister vows consistent N.K. policy, marking key summit anniv.

By Yi WonjuSEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will continue to pursue dialogue with North Korea in line with the spirit of reconciliation rooted in the first-ever summit of their leaders over two decades ago, Unification Minister Kwon Young-se sa
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Seoul to reopen public swimming pools by Han River

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Outdoor public swimming pools and water sports facilities by the Han River in Seoul will reopen later this month after more than two years of closure due to the pandemic, city government officials said Wednesd
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S. Korean volunteer fighter referred to prosecution over unauthorized entry to Ukraine

SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean volunteer fighter who recently returned from Ukraine has been referred to the prosecution for potential indictment on passport law violation charges, officials said WednesdayRhee Keun, a Navy SEAL-turned-YouT
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PM to pay visit to ex-President Moon

SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will pay a visit to former President Moon Jae-in later this week, a political source said Wednesday. Han will travel to the retirement home of Moon in Yangsan, 309 kilometers southeast of Seoul,
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Yoon seeks Colombia's support for bid to host 2030 World Expo in Busan

SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol spoke by phone with Colombian President Ivan Duque Marquez on Wednesday and asked for the country's support for South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, an official said.The ph
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PPP to legislate extension of basic freight rate system for truck drivers

SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) said Wednesday it will seek legislation to extend a freight rate system guaranteeing basic wages for truck drivers after differences are sorted out over whether the system should be renew
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Seoul to provide emergency support to kindergartens with foreign children

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government will provide education fee support to kindergartens with foreign children that are suffering from financial difficulties stemming from the prolonged pandemic, officials said Wednesday