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Sullivan voices concerns over N. Korea's weapons tests, ties with Russia in talks with Wang: official

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan raised concerns with China over North Korea's recent weapons tests and growing ties with Russia during his talks with China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, i
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Ruling party lawmaker leaves hospital after brick attack by teenager

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Bae Hyun-jin of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) was discharged from the hospital Saturday, days after she was hit in the head with a brick by a teenager. Bae described the attack she suffered as an accident that ca
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(LEAD) N. Korea's foreign minister meets visiting Chinese vice FM: state media

(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of meeting between vice foreign ministers of China, North Korea in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has met with a visiting senior Chinese diplomat in Pyongyang, its state
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N. Korea's foreign minister meets visiting Chinese vice FM: state media

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has met with a visiting senior Chinese diplomat in Pyongyang, its state media reported Saturday, as the North appears to be seeking to strengthen ties with Beijing amid its stepped
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(LEAD) S. Korea delivers state medal for U.S. Gen. MacArthur after 74 years

(ATTN: ADDS photo)SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea delivered a state military medal for late U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who led U.N. troops against North Korea in the 1950-53 Korean War, 74 years after deciding to confer the decoration, the d
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 27.-- Court acquits ex-Supreme Court chief justice in power abuse scandal (Kookmin Daily)-- Ex-Supreme Court chief justice acquitted of all 47 charges in p
Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul04/-4Cloudy10Incheon02/-4Sunny10Suwon03/-5Sunny10Cheongju04/-5Sunny
S. Korea delivers state medal for U.S. Gen. MacArthur after 74 years

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SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea delivered a state military medal for late U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who led U.N. troops against North Korea in the 1950-53 Korean War, 74 years after deciding to confer the decoration, the defense ministry sa
U.S. will work to 'make sure' it can protect allies over N. Korea threats: White House official

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By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The United States will do what it has to do to "make sure" that it can protect itself and its allies, a White House official said Friday, amid a rise in tensions caused by North Korea's b
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(LEAD) Court acquits ex-Supreme Court chief justice of all 47 charges in power abuse scandal

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yang's reaction, details; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday acquitted former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae of all 47 charges related to his alleged abuse of judiciary power, including alleg
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Court acquits ex-Supreme Court chief justice of all 47 charges in power abuse scandal

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- A court on Friday acquitted former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae of all 47 charges related to his alleged abuse of judiciary power, including allegations he unfairly influenced politically sensitive trials under
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(LEAD) FM Cho discusses bilateral ties, N. Korea issues with visiting U.S. congressman

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 7-9, photo)SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) on Friday, and discussed the bilateral alliance and other common issues, including mutual cooperation wit
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FM Cho discusses bilateral ties, N. Korea issues with visiting U.S. congressman

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) on Friday, and discussed the bilateral alliance and other common issues, including mutual cooperation with Japan and North Korea, Cho's office sai
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Foreign ministry shakes up 6 overseas ambassador posts

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea appointed new ambassadors to Iran, Germany and four other countries, the foreign ministry said Friday.Kim Jun-pyo, director general for North American affairs, will head the South Korean Embassy in Iran and Lim
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FM Cho discusses bilateral ties with Vietnamese counterpart in phone talks

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held his first phone talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, Bui Thanh Son, on Friday to discuss bilateral ties and regional security, the ministry said.During the talks, Cho called for expanded
S. Korea, U.S. hold 1st joint cyber security drill

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SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have conducted their first cyber security drills to bolster their joint posture against rising cyber threats, the defense ministry said Friday. The Cyber Alliance drill, held from Jan. 15-2
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------(LEAD) Chinese vice foreign minister visiting N. Korea: KCNASEOUL -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong has arrived in North Korea, Pyo
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week.------------Inequality worsening in N. Korea's capital, rural areas: ministrySEOUL -- The economic gap between Pyongyang and North Korea's provinc
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------S. Korea begins production of spy drones for N. Korea surveillanceSEOUL -- South Korea has begun production of medium-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.------------Jan. 21 -- N.K. says Putin expressed willingness to visit Pyongyang at early dateN. Korea condemns U.N. Security Council meeting on its hyperson