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Chinese cultural delegation in N. Korea to attend event for new year

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- A cultural delegation from China's northeastern province bordering North Korea has arrived in Pyongyang to attend a bilateral event for the new year, state media said Tuesday, in what would mark the first such event sin
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N. Korea forms committee to carry out regional economic policy

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has formed a committee led by a key aide of leader Kim Jong-un to oversee the construction of modernized factories in backward provinces to spur regional development, state media said Tuesday.The move came as Ki
Tuesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Tuesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul07/-2Cloudy20Incheon05/-3Cloudy20Suwon07/-4Cloudy20Cheongju07/-3Cloudy20Daejeon08/-
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 30.Korean-language dailies-- Yoon-Han meeting addresses bread-and-butter issues, not first lady's bag scandal (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Yoon, Han discuss
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce publicly opposes S. Korea's proposed online platform rules

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce expressed concerns Monday over South Korea's proposed regulations aimed at preventing unfair market activities by major online platform businesses.Charles Freeman, senior
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ABS issuance spikes over 50 pct in 2023

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of asset-backed securities (ABSs) in South Korea jumped more than 50 percent from a year earlier in 2023, led by a sharp increase in securities issued by the state-run housing finance company, data showed Tuesd
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U.S. stresses 'ironclad' security commitment to S. Korea after N.K. missile launch

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Monday reiterated its "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea as tensions flared anew following North Korea's recent test-firing of a claimed submarine-launched
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Sullivan, NATO chief voice concerns over arms transfers between N. Korea, Russia

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) expressed concerns over North Korea's export of military equipment to Russia fo
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(News Focus) Rising N.K. threats raise questions over U.S. policy efficacy

By Song Sang-ho and Kim Dong-hyunWASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's bellicose rhetoric, persistent weapons tests and pursuit of sturdier military ties with Russia are raising questions over whether it is time for the United States to r
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FM Cho praises Navy's 'hard work' to keep country safe during visit to battle unit

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul praised the work of the South Korean Navy dedicated to protecting the country during a visit to a battle unit Monday, saying strong security is what buttresses diplomacy. Cho made the remark dur
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(LEAD) Car rams into guard post at Russian ambassador's residence, injures police officer

(ATTN: RECASTS headline and article to correct the accident happened near Russian ambassador's residence, not the embassy; ADDS statement from Russian Embassy in Seoul in last 3 paras; CHANGES photos)SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- An SUV rammed into
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(3rd LD) Yoon, PPP head discuss bread-and-butter issues in 1st sit-down since clash

(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS comments from the presidential office in paras 8-10)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol and ruling party chief Han Dong-hoon discussed ways to improve the people's livelihoods as they met
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(2nd LD) Arrest warrant sought for Kia Tigers manager over bribery charges

(ATTN: UPDATES with termination of manager's contract in paras 5-8)SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors have sought arrest warrants for the sitting manager and a former general manager of the Kia Tigers professional baseball team, both on bribe
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(LEAD) DP leader Lee labels gov't 'cold-blooded' over anticipated rejection of Itaewon special bill

(ATTN: ADDS more details paras 6-8)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung criticized the government Monday for its anticipated rejection of a special bill calling for a renewed investigation into the Itaewon cro
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(LEAD) Arrest warrant sought for Kia Tigers' manager over bribery charges

(ATTN: UPDATES with specified charges in 4th para)SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors have sought arrest warrants for the sitting manager and a former general manager of the Kia Tigers professional baseball team, both on bribery charges, officials
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(LEAD) Seoul shares up for 3rd day on institutional, foreign buying

(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed higher for the third straight trading day Monday as institutions and foreign investors shored tech, bio and other blue chips. The Korean won rose against the U.S.
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(2nd LD) Yoon, PPP chief discuss public livelihood issues in first sit-down since clash

(ATTN: UPDATES with PPP floor leader's remarks)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol and ruling party chief Han Dong-hoon discussed ways to improve the people's livelihoods as they met over lunch on Monday, the pres
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Ex-PPP leader proposes requiring women to serve in military to become police officers, fire fighters

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Former ruling party leader Lee Jun-seok on Monday proposed having women serve in the military first if they want to apply for jobs as police officers or firefighters.Lee, now leader of the newly created Reformative Conserva
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Unification minister says designating day for defectors also meaningful for N. Korean people

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's point man on North Korea said Monday that designating a day for North Korean defectors would not only be meaningful for those who have settled in South Korea but also those living in the North.Unification
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S. Korea. U.S. discuss space cooperation

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Senior officials from South Korea and the United States discussed cooperation in space exploration as Seoul pushes ahead with the establishment of its independent space agency in May, officials said Monday. First Vice Scien