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(LEAD) U.S. sanctions China-based individuals, entities accused of supporting N.K. missile, space programs

(ATTN: RECASTS 2nd para; ADDS more info in paras 6-9)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a China-based network of six individuals and five entities accused of supporting North Korea's
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U.S. sanctions China-based individuals, entities accused of supporting N.K. missile, space programs

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a China-based network of six individuals and five entities accused of supporting North Korea's ballistic missile and space programs, the Treasury D
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(LEAD) Yoon hosts dinner meeting with new ruling party leadership

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info)SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol hosted a dinner meeting with Han Dong-hoon, the newly elected ruling party leader, Wednesday, a day after Han's sweeping victory in the party leadership election. Th
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(LEAD) Vice FMs of S. Korea, China hold 1st strategic talks in over 2 yrs

(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 6-8) By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Vice foreign ministers of South Korea and China held their first high-level strategic talks in more than two years on Wednesday amid deepening cooperation between Nort
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Yoon appoints new environment minister

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed Kim Wan-sup, a former vice finance minister with expertise in budget planning, as the new environment minister Wednesday, his office said. Kim, known for his expertise in environment-relate
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(3rd LD) N. Korea sends some 300 trash-carrying balloons into S. Korea: JCS

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 7-8)SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea again launched hundreds of trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea on Wednesday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, with some pieces of garbage landing on the pre
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Yoon hosts dinner meeting with new ruling party leadership

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol hosted a dinner meeting with Han Dong-hoon, the newly elected ruling party leader, Wednesday, a day after Han's sweeping victory in the party leadership election. The dinner, held in the garden i
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4-yr prison term sought for actor Yoo Ah-in over drug charges

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Wednesday demanded a four-year prison term for actor Yoo Ah-in on charges of habitually abusing illegal drugs.The 37-year-old actor, whose latest works include the dark fantasy Netflix series "Hellbound
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S. Korea holds meeting with next UNSC non-permanent members over N. Korea

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Lee Kyung-chul, South Korea's high representative for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), has discussed North Korea and other pending issues with the top envoys to Seoul from the next non-permanent
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(2nd LD) Rival parties still at odds over special probe bills

(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS more info in last 6 paras, photo)SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday urged newly elected ruling People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon to show his commitment to listen
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(2nd LD) N. Korea sends some 300 trash-carrying balloons into S. Korea: JCS

(ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead, details in paras 5-6, photo)SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea again launched hundreds of trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea on Wednesday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, with some pieces of garbage la
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Bail denied for SPC chairman under trial for anti-labor charges

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Wednesday denied a bail request by Hur Young-in, the chairman of the bakery giant SPC Group, who is currently standing trial in detention on charges of coercing bakers to quit their labor union.The 74-year-
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Vice FMs of S. Korea, China hold 1st strategic talks in over 2 yrs

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Vice foreign ministers of South Korea and China held their first high-level strategic talks in more than two years on Wednesday amid deepening cooperation between North Korea and Russia.First Vice Foreign Mini
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S. Korea summons defense attache in U.S. for probe over alleged 'inappropriate' conduct

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Wednesday it has called in a defense attache stationed at the South Korean Embassy in the United States for questioning over an alleged "inappropriate" behavior.The ministry said it rec
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Supreme Court justice nominee apologizes over daughter's massive profit from stock investment

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Supreme Court justice nominee Lee Suk-yeon apologized Wednesday over revelations that her daughter had earned a 63-fold profit by selling shares to her father after purchasing them with his money.Lee has been under fire aft
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(LEAD) DP urges new PPP leader to cooperate in passing special probe bill on Marine's death

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 2 paras)SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday urged newly elected ruling People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon to show his commitment to listen more to the public by en
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Record number of fugitives repatriated from overseas in 1st half: police

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Police have repatriated 219 South Korean fugitives from overseas in the first half of this year, a record high that represents a 12.9 percent increase from last year's 194, officials said Wednesday.The National Police A
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(LEAD) N. Korea again sends trash-carrying balloons into S. Korea: JCS

(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout; CHANGES, ADDS photo)SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea again launched trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea on Wednesday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, with some pieces of garbage landing on th
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Hospitals required to set up side rooms for dignified deaths

By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Hospitals with more than 300 beds will be required to establish at least one room for patients near death to stay and prepare for the end of their life with dignity, the health ministry said Wednesday.Under t
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Senior football official booked on obstruction of business charges over nat'l team coach hiring

SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- A senior football official responsible for hiring the men's national team head coach has been booked on obstruction of business charges, police said Wednesday.Seoul Jongno Police Station said Lee Lim-saeng, technical di