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(2nd LD) N. Korea to face 'swift, forceful' response in case of nuke test: Sherman

(ATTN: UPDATES with IAEA's assessment, S. Korean official's remarks)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 should
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Special counsel probe launched into suicide death of sexually abused Air Force servicewoman

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- A independent counsel investigation team went into operation Tuesday to look into the suicide death of an Air Force servicewoman following alleged sexual abuse by a superior.Lee Ye-ram, a then 23-year-old female master serge
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(LEAD) PPP chief says S. Korea should play role in rebuilding Ukraine

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras)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 responsibili
Allies stage air power demonstration following N.K. missile launches

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SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States conducted a combined air power demonstration involving 20 warplanes, including F-35A stealth fighters, over the West Sea on Tuesday, Seoul officials said, in another display of their readine
(URGENT) S. Korea, U.S. stage air power demonstration following N.K. missile launches: JCS

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North Gyeongsang province promotes globalization and daily use of 'Hanbok'

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 7th that it has decided to actively promote the cultural industry related to hanbok, one of the core contents of K-culture. Based on the m
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Defector group claims to have sent balloons carrying COVID-19 medicine to N. Korea

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 asked activists to refrain from such a ca
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PPP chief says S. Korea should play role in rebuilding Ukraine

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 responsibilities, the ruling party chief was quote
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 3rd day amid slowing virus trend

(ATTN: ADDS more details, monkeypox situation in last 10 paras)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 infec
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Yoon calls for efforts to increase competitiveness of chip sector

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 gave the instruction during a Cabinet meetin
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(LEAD) N. Korea to face 'swift, forceful' response in case of nuke test: Sherman

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, comments; CHANGES headline)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 should the recalcitra
(URGENT) Top U.S. official warns of 'swift, forceful' response if N. Korea carries out nuke test

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Justice ministry's personnel vetting team sets sail

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- A personnel vetting unit under the justice ministry officially went into operation Tuesday, taking over the role of looking into the qualifications of senior position candidates from the presidential office, officials said.F
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(LEAD) Yoon names ambassadors to China, Japan, Russia, U.N.

(ATTN: UPDATES with details from 3rd para; ADDS photo)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday named ambassadors to China, Japan, Russia and the United Nations, completing a new lineup of the top envoys to all four m
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(LEAD) N. Korea reports 61,730 new suspected COVID-19 cases

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details from 4th para; ADDS byline)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea reported more than 61,000 new fever cases Tuesday, with the daily count remaining under 70,000 for the second consecutive day.Over 61,730 mor
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U.S. Korean War veteran hoping to reunite with S. Korean fellow soldier

By Kang Yoon-seungSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. veteran of the Korean War is hoping to find his long-lost South Korean fellow who fought together during the 1950-53 conflict and gave him an unforgettable gift: a Korean national flag, Seoul's v
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'Hammering Man' in Gwanghwamun celebrates 20th birthday

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The Sehwa Art and Culture Foundation of Taekwang Group announced on the 7th that "Hammering Man," a landmark in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, celebrated its 20th birthday.H
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000 for 3rd day amid slowing virus trend

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to 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 from overseas, bringing the total ca
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S. Korea, U.S. hold high-level diplomatic talks on N. Korea, alliance

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Senior government officials of South Korea and the United States had talks here Tuesday on North Korea and pending alliance issues, two weeks after their presidents agreed during a Seoul summit to upgrade Seou
Yoon names ambassadors to Japan, China, Russia, U.N.

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SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday named foreign policy expert Yun Duk-min as ambassador to Japan, while also naming the top envoys to China, Russia and the United Nations.Chung Jae-ho, professor of Seoul National University