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(LEAD) Sentencing hearing begins on Samsung chief in controversial 2015 merger case

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 1-5; REPLACES photo)SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court began a sentencing hearing Monday for Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong on charges of stock price rigging and accounting fraud connected
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DP leader decides to keep current system of allocating proportional seats in April elections

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung decided Monday to keep the current system of allocating proportional seats in the upcoming National Assembly elections despite criticism it encourages major parties to create temporary paper a
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Over 90 pct of S. Koreans say N. Korea's denuclearization impossible

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Nine out of 10 South Koreans are skeptical about the possibility of North Korea abandoning its nuclear program, a survey showed Monday, as the reclusive country continues to advance its nuclear weapons and missile programs.A
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(LEAD) Yoon underscores importance of public education in childcare

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 2 paras)SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol reiterated the importance of public education in childcare Monday, underscoring the government's commitment to expanding after-school programs to all
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Police tracking individual suspected of calling 20 taxis to presidential residence

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- An unidentified person called about 20 taxis to the presidential residence in central Seoul early Monday morning, prompting the police to open an investigation. According to the Yongsan Police Station, the taxis arrived near
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Yoon underscores importance of public education in childcare

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol reiterated the importance of public education in childcare Monday, underscoring the government's commitment to expanding after-school programs to all elementary schools.Yoon made the remarks durin
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S. Korea's sovereign fund books investment return of 11.6 pct last year

By Kim Na-young SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's sovereign wealth fund said Monday it reported an 11.6 percent return on investment last year, fueled by gains in stock and bond investments. The Korea Investment Corp. said its return on inv
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Seoul's Yongsan district to house 100-story skyscraper, unique sky trail

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- The development plan for an abandoned train maintenance depot site in the central Seoul district of Yongsan has become more concrete, as the city government said Monday it will permit the construction of a landmark building
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S. Korea to push for DNA tests on bodies of N. Koreans Pyongyang refuses to accept

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Monday it will push to conduct genetic testing on the bodies of North Koreans found in South Korean waters or coastlines in case North Korea refuses to accept them.The move is aimed at helping t
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S. Korea to join U.S.-led space security training event this month

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will participate in a U.S.-led multinational training event on space security this month, the Air Force said Monday, amid Seoul's efforts to boost defense capabilities in the increasingly important domain.Per
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Regulator vows measures to prevent contagion from risks of property financing

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Financial authorities will spare no effort this year to prevent risks of real estate project financing from spreading into overall financial markets, the head of the financial regulator said Monday.Lee Bok-hyun, governor of
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S. Korea, Saudi Arabia agree to expand defense industry cooperation

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pave the way for cooperation in the defense industry and joint weapons development, Seoul's arms procurement agency said Monday. Defense Acq
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N. Korea slams Seoul defense chief's anti-Pyongyang warning as 'catalyst' for clash

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday denounced South Korea's defense minister over his latest warning that Pyongyang will face the end of its regime in the event it wages war, calling his remark a "catalyst" for a physical
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Court set to rule on Samsung chief in controversial 2015 merger case

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court is set to deliver its ruling on Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Monday on charges of stock price rigging and accounting fraud connected to the controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliate
Monday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul04/03Sleet80Incheon03/03Sleet80Suwon04/03Sleet80Cheongju05/04Sleet80Daejeon05/04Sleet
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Feb. 5.Korean-language dailies--Kim Gyeong-yul to not run for seat in parliamentary elections; nominations to be centered around Yoon (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Up t
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Foreign reserves fall in Jan. on strong dollar

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves declined in January due to the decreased conversion value of non-dollar assets, central bank data showed Monday.The country's foreign reserves had come to US$415.76 billion as of end-Ja
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(LEAD) New party led by DP defectors sets sail ahead of April elections

(ATTN: UPDATES with launch of party, other details; CHANGES headline, photo)SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- A new political party led by defectors of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) set sail Sunday, with around two months to go until the April 10
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Yoon records New Year's interview with KBS amid first lady controversy

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday recorded a New Year's interview with public broadcaster KBS, his office said, as all eyes are on what he will say regarding allegations his wife accepted a luxury handbag a
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DP leader Lee visits ex-President Moon ahead of April elections

SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- Former President Moon Jae-in met with main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Sunday and called for unity to win April's general elections.Moon stressed that a sense of urgency and earnest desire are crucial in winning e