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S. Korea, Japan agree to enhance cooperation on combating drug smuggling, customs affairs

SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- Customs agencies of South Korea and Japan have agreed to strengthen their cooperation on the crackdown on and the prevention of drug smuggling, Seoul's customs agency said Thursday.The consensus was made during the meeti
Full text of BOK statement on monetary policy decision in May

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SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- The Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea decided today to leave the Base Rate unchanged at 3.50% for the intermeeting period. Although inflation has continued its slowing trend, upside risks to inflation have increased
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Jamsil replaces Gangnam as Seoul's busiest subway station

SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- Jamsil Station on Seoul's Subway Line No. 2 has replaced Gangnam Station of the same line as the capital's busiest station, with over 150,000 passengers using the station per day, Seoul Metro said Thursday.Jamsil Sta
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BOK freezes key rate for 11th consecutive time amid inflation woes, ups 2004 growth estimate

SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank froze its key rate for the 11th straight session Thursday given still-high inflation and a faster-than-expected growth projection for the year.In a widely expected decision, the monetary policy
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(URGENT) BOK keeps 2024 inflation estimate at 2.6 pct

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(URGENT) BOK raises 2024 growth estimate to 2.5 pct from 2.1 pct

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(URGENT) BOK freezes key rate at 3.5 pct for 11th consecutive session

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Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul26/16Sunny0Incheon22/15Sunny0Suwon26/14Sunny0Cheongju30/17Sunny0Daejeon30/16Sunny0C
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Blinken vows to ensure support for U.S. envoy for N. Korean human rights

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, May 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged Wednesday to ensure his top envoy for North Korean human rights has what she needs for her mission amid claims of insufficient internal support for the diplo
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N.K. leader praises construction workers of newly built ruling party training school

SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised construction workers of a newly built school for the country's ruling party officials, state media reported Thursday.Kim had a photo session with members of Unit 267, who parti
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Congress library boasts ancient Korean metal types, initial national flag, other materials

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, May 22 (Yonhap) -- From Korea's ancient metal types to its first national flag and centuries-old books, the Library of Congress in Washington boasts a treasure trove of materials encapsulating the Asian country's hi
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on May 23.Korean-language dailies-- Another Marine Corps official says he heard of 'president's anger' from commander over probe into Marine's death
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OECD transport ministers discuss challenges surrounding environmental sustainability, Ukraine reconstruction

By Chang Dong-wooLEIPZIG, Germany, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Top transport officials of member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) gathered in Germany on Wednesday to discuss the transport sector's role in environ
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(2nd LD) Police seek arrest warrant for popera star Kim Ho-joong over DUI hit-and-run

(ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 2, 12-13)SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Police sought a warrant Wednesday to arrest popera star Kim Ho-joong, a day after questioning him over suspicions that he rammed into a taxi and fled the scene while driving unde
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(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan discuss upcoming trilateral summit with China in phone talks

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 4,11,12)By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul spoke by phone with his Japanese counterpart, Yoko Kamikawa, on Wednesday and discussed an upcoming trilateral summit also invol
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan discuss upcoming trilateral summit with China in phone talks

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul spoke by phone with his Japanese counterpart, Yoko Kamikawa, on Wednesday and discussed an upcoming trilateral summit also involving China and other issues of mutual interest, C
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UAE president to make state visit to S. Korea next week

SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will make a state visit to South Korea next week to discuss ways to deepen bilateral ties, the presidential office said Wednesday. Mohammed will
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(LEAD) Vice FM discusses cooperation in nuclear power, nuclear security with U.S. deputy energy secretary

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info, photo) By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun has discussed cooperation in nuclear power and nuclear security areas in a meeting with David Turk, U.S. deputy
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S. Korea, U.S. hold meeting of special operations commanders amid N.K. threats

SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Key South Korean and U.S. Forces Korea special operations officials discussed ways Wednesday to enhance special warfare capabilities amid North Korea's evolving threats, Seoul's defense ministry said.The rare meeting
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U.S. envoy discusses N.K. human rights with S. Korean official ahead of visit to abduction site

SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights discussed Wednesday ways to coordinate with South Korea on promoting the rights situation in the reclusive regime during a meeting with an official here, the foreign minis