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Defense chief orders robust posture of intelligence, cybersecurity forces

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense chief on Thursday urged military intelligence and cybersecurity forces to maintain a robust posture to deter growing security threats in emerging battlefields.Defense Minister Shin Won-sik visited
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(URGENT) S. Korea scrambles fighter jets after Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter air defense zone: S. Korean military

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PPP to transition into emergency leadership system after resignation of party leader Kim

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) will transition to an emergency leadership committee system, following the resignation of party leader Kim Gi-hyeon, the party's floor leader said Thursday.Rep. Yun Jae-ok delivered t
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Gender ministry orders punitive measures against 130 parents for not paying child support

By Kim Hyun-sooSEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Thursday it has ordered punitive measures for 130 parents who failed to pay child support after divorcing their spouses.A review committee under the ministry or
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BOK says to keep restrictive stance, remain watchful on household debt

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank said Thursday it will maintain its current restrictive policy stance, given still high inflation, and keep close tab on a rise in household debt.In its monetary policy report to the parliament
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S. Korea's population set to dip to 36.2 mln by 2072 amid low births

SEJONG, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's current population of around 51.6 million is expected to decline significantly to 36.2 million by 2072 amid the critically low birth rates, a statistics report showed Thursday.The portion of seniors aged
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S. Korea joins U.S.-led humanitarian operation with Japan, Canada

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea joined an annual U.S.-led humanitarian operation along with Japan and Canada to deliver humanitarian aid to Micronesian islands ahead of the Christmas season, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Thursday. Air For
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IMF chief calls for rules, infrastructure to avoid risks of crypto assets

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged the world to set clear rules and solid infrastructure to avoid the risks of crypto assets, warning that cryptocurrencies could event
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S. Korea, Netherlands hold defense talks to deepen security cooperation

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho held talks with the Netherlands' top defense official this week to bolster security and arms industry ties, Seoul's defense ministry said Thursday. Kim met Dutch D
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Top court finalizes life sentence for woman over murder of husband in collusion with teenage son

DAEJEON, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court finalized a life sentence for a woman on charges of murdering her husband in collusion with her teenage son, judicial officials said Thursday. The 43-year-old was indicted on charges of stabbing her husb
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School violence victims hit 10-yr peak: survey

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The proportion of elementary to high school students who said they have experienced school violence reached the highest level in 10 years this year, a survey showed Thursday.The result was revealed in a school violence surv
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(Yonhap Interview) Saudi Arabia open to joint investment in global mines with S. Korea: Riyadh minister

By Chang Dong-woo and Kim Dong-kyuSEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- Saudi Arabia is open to partnering with South Korea in joint mine investments in third countries to help Seoul strengthen its supply chain resilience involving rare earth minerals, a senior
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(LEAD) N. Korea condemns missile warning data sharing between S. Korea, U.S., Japan

(ATTN: ADDS details from another article in last four paras)SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday denounced a plan by South Korea, the United States and Japan to launch a real-time missile warning data sharing system this month as an &q
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Police to clear G-Dragon of drug suspicions

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- Police decided not to refer K-pop star G-Dragon to the prosecution over suspicions of illegal drug use as they plan to wrap up their investigation next week, officials said Thursday.The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency sa
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N. Korea condemns missile warning data sharing between S. Korea, U.S., Japan

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday denounced a plan by South Korea, the United States and Japan to launch a real-time missile warning data sharing system this month as an "extremely dangerous military act" to invade the No
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Deputy veterans secretary of Virginia congratulates S. Korean vice veterans minister on appointment

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The deputy veterans secretary of Virginia has sent a letter to South Korea's new Vice Veterans Minister Lee Hee-wan to congratulate him on his appointment, Seoul's veterans ministry said Thursday.Jason Pak, the depu
Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul09/08Rain70Incheon09/07Rain70Suwon10/07Rain70Cheongju12/08Rain70Daejeon12/07Sunny7
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(LEAD) (News Focus) Prospects for U.S.-N. Korea dialogue remain dim amid skepticism in Washington

(ATTN: ADDS more info in 7th para)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Prospects for the resumption of dialogue between the United States and North Korea appear to be growing dimmer as Washington's diplomatic overtures have fallen on de
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(2nd LD) Trump denies media article on N. Korea negotiation plan as 'fake news'

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; CHANGES headline, lead)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed as "fake news" a media report that he is considering a negotiation plan under which Nort
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 14.Korean-language dailies-- Kim Gi-hyeon resigns amid mounting pressure, ruling party propels reshuffle for general elections (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Kim G