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U.S. could conduct a nuclear test at any time: Sung Kim

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WASHINGTON, June 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to have completed preparations for what will be its seventh nuclear test that could take place at any time, Special U.S. Representative for North Korea Sung Kim said Tuesday.Kim's remarks come af
(URGENT) N. Korea could conduct a nuclear test at any time: Sung Kim

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(2nd LD) PPP chief says S. Korea should play role in rebuilding Ukraine

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 8-11)SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The government of President Yoon Suk-yeol has a role to play in rebuilding Ukrainian cities ravaged by Russia's invasion, as it has vowed to take on greater international responsibilit
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(4th LD) N. Korea to face 'swift, forceful' response in case of nuke test: Sherman

(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of a press release from the state department in paras 12-14; CHANGES dateline)By Kim Eun-jung and Song Sang-hoSEOUL/WASHINGTON, June 7 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat warned Tuesday that North Korea would face a "
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(2nd LD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 3rd day amid slowing virus trend

(ATTN: ADDS more info in 6th para)SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 10,000 for the third consecutive day Tuesday amid a slowing virus trend. The country added 6,172 COVID-19 infections, including 35 cases fro
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Senior Ukraine diplomat makes plea for S. Korea's 'proactive support'

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Ukraine urgently needs more weapons to survive and prevail against Russian aggression, and wants "proactive support" from South Korea, a senior Ukrainian diplomat said Tuesday. Ukrainian Deputy For
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(3rd LD) N. Korea to face 'swift, forceful' response in case of nuke test: Sherman

(ATTN: UPDATES with PM's meeting with Sherman in last 3 paras; ADDS photo)By Kim Eun-jung and Song Sang-hoSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat warned Tuesday that North Korea would face a "swift and forceful" response shou
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(LEAD) Defector group claims to have sent balloons carrying COVID-19 medicine to N. Korea

(ATTN: ADDS police probe in last 2 paras)SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean defector group said Tuesday it sent balloons carrying masks and COVID-19 medicines across the border earlier this week to help people there, while the Seoul government
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S. Korea gets U.S. consent for new ambassador

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The United States has agreed to South Korea's appointment of Cho Tae-yong, a former vice foreign minister, as its new ambassador, government sources said Tuesday.Seoul received the diplomatic consent, known as "agr
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Ex-DP leader departs for U.S. to study for one year

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Lee Nak-yon, former chief of the main opposition Democratic Party, departed for the United States on Tuesday to study for one year as a visiting researcher at the George Washington Institute for Korean Studies.Lee had served
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(2nd LD) Yoon calls for efforts to increase competitiveness of chip sector

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's remark on Biden's visit in 7th para)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol instructed officials Tuesday to help boost the semiconductor industry by making institutional changes and nurturing
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(LEAD) Rep. Woo Sang-ho named as DP's new interim leader

(ATTN: ADDS DP spokesperson's comments on Woo, background info in paras 4-7)SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Four-term lawmaker Woo Sang-ho was named as new interim leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday.Woo was selected to lead
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Yoon says rallies outside Moon's home should be handled according to law

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Tuesday rallies in front of former President Moon Jae-in's home should be handled in accordance with the law just like rallies outside the presidential office.Moon and his family have complai
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Rep. Woo Sang-ho named as DP's new interim leader

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Four-term lawmaker Woo Sang-ho was named as new interim leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday.Woo was selected to lead the DP's interim leadership committee in a general meeting of party lawmaker
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Police inspect loss of pistol bullets at presidential office security unit

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Tuesday it will conduct an inspection on the recent mysterious disappearance of six live bullets at a special police unit assigned to guard the presidential office in Yongsan, centra
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Yoon taps Eximbank chief as minister for government policy coordination

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday tapped the president of the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) as minister for government policy coordination, his office said.Bang Moon-kyu, who currently heads Eximbank, was formerly
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(LEAD) Yoon calls for efforts to increase competitiveness of chip sector

(ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 4 paras)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol instructed officials Tuesday to help boost the semiconductor industry by making institutional changes and nurturing a talented workforce.Yoon
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Rep. Lee Jae-myung stays mum on possible bid for DP leadership

By Kim Na-youngSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Lee Jae-myung of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) was noncommittal Tuesday about whether he will run for the party's chairmanship amid criticism he should take responsibility for the DP's
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(LEAD) Allies stage air power demonstration following N.K. missile launches

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with press release in paras 3-5; RECASTS lead; ADDS photo)SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States conducted a combined air power demonstration involving 20 warplanes, including F-35A stealth fighters, ove
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Military reports 483 more COVID-19 cases

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military reported 483 additional COVID-19 cases Tuesday, raising the total caseload among its service members to 164,525, the defense ministry said.The new cases included 392 from the Army, 45 from the Air