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S. Korea should be ready against possible N.K. interference in general elections: PPP floor leader

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea should maintain a firm readiness posture against North Korea's possible attempts to influence April's general elections, the ruling party's floor leader said Friday, after the spy agency said it sees
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(LEAD) Inspection shows massive cryptocurrency trading by Rep. Kim Nam-kuk

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission said Friday that lawmakers had conducted virtual asset transactions totaling over 125.6 billion won (US$97.6 million) ov
Today in Korean history

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Dec. 301970 -- Korea Telecom launches direct distance dialing nationwide, enabling customers to make long-distance calls without the assistance of an operator.1990 -- Former President Chun Doo-hwan returns to his home in Seoul from Baekdam Temple in
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S. Korea approves plan to purchase new maritime helicopters from overseas

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense authorities on Friday approved a plan to purchase new maritime operations helicopters from overseas to replace the Navy's aging fleet of choppers, the state arms procurement agency said.The Def
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Gender ministry offers counseling, housing to 371 stalking crime victims this year

By Kim Hyun-sooSEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Friday it has provided accommodations and mental counseling to 371 victims of stalking crimes this year and will expand the support program next year.In a pilot
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Defense chief says N. Korea's light-water reactor likely to be in full operation next summer

By Chae Yun-hwanSEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's experimental light-water nuclear reactor is expected to be in full-fledged operation next summer, South Korea's defense chief has said, although it is unlikely to be used to produce plu
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Hiring of foreigners to be expanded to hotel, other labor-intensive industries

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- The hiring of foreigners will be further expanded in South Korea's labor-intensive industries, beginning next year, the government said Friday, finalizing a plan to bring in an all-time high of 165,000 non-professional
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Inspection shows over 125.6 billion won in virtual asset transactions by lawmakers

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission said Friday that lawmakers traded virtual assets totaling over 125.6 billion won (US$97.6 million) over the past three years, with irregularities detected in som
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N.K. leader invites contributors in economic sector to New Year's celebrations

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has invited people who contributed to attaining this year's key economic goals to Pyongyang for New Year's celebrations, state media reported Friday.North Korea is preparing to hold c
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Yoon appoints 4 ministers, broadcasting watchdog chief

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed four ministers and the chief of the broadcasting watchdog on Friday, his office said.Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who also serves as deputy prime minister for the economy, Agriculture Mi
Friday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Friday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul06/-2Cloudy30Incheon05/-2Cloudy30Suwon06/-2Cloudy30Cheongju06/-2Cloudy30Daejeon07/-3
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S. Korea to expand liquidity supply programs over Taeyoung E&C's workout application

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Friday that the government is ready to expand liquidity facilities to minimize the potential impact of Taeyoung Engineering & Construction Co.'s debt workout application on the financ
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N. Korea discusses light industry, state budget at party meeting

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has discussed ways to develop the light industry and reviewed a state budget proposal for next year at a key party meeting, state media reported Friday.In the third-day session of the plenary meeting of the ruli
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Dec. 29)

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100 days to electionsCompete with visions and policies instead of mudslingingThe 22nd general election, which will reshape the parliamentary power landscape, will take place 100 days after New Year's Day.As election day approaches, a sense of cri
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Dec. 29)

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Fix 52-hour workweekPolicymakers must fix work hour limit following Supreme Court's latest rulingThe Supreme Court's latest ruling on the 52-hour workweek system is expected to offer some relief to companies as well as workers in need of a mo
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 29.Korean-language dailies-- Defense ministry document describes Dokdo as disputed territory (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- President's chief of staff replaced
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(LEAD) U.S. reaffirms 'no hostile intent' to N. Korea after Kim calls for stronger war preparations

(ATTN: ADDS more info in 3rd para)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The United States has "no hostile intent" toward Pyongyang and remains committed to diplomacy, a State Department spokesperson said Thursday, after North Kor
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N. Korean human rights bill unlikely to pass Congress this year again

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. bill to reauthorize the expired North Korean Human Rights Act appears unlikely to pass Congress this year again, with the House of Representatives adjourning for a holiday recess.According to Congress' websi
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U.S. reaffirms 'no hostile intent' to N. Korea after Kim calls for stronger war preparations

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The United States has "no hostile intent" toward Pyongyang and remains committed to diplomacy, a State Department spokesperson said Thursday, after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for
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Former Trump aide says S. Korea's proposed tech rules would be 'gift' to China

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's proposed regulations to prevent unfair market activities by major online platform businesses would be a "gift" to China, a former White House advisor said Thursday, warning