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(URGENT) SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully places S. Korea's spy satellite into orbit: defense ministry

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S. Korea's first spy satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first indigenous spy satellite was launched from U.S. Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Friday (local time) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 10:19 a.m. Friday and separated
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(URGENT) S. Korea's 1st spy satellite lifts off from Vandenberg Air Force Base

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(2nd LD) U.S. issues rules on 'foreign entity of concern' ineligibility for EV car tax credit

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 7-8)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Friday released proposed guidance defining a "foreign entity of concern (FEOC)" in a move to clarify its rules meant to block tax cre
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(LEAD) U.S. issues rules on 'foreign entity of concern' ineligibility for EV car tax credit

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Friday released proposed guidance defining a "foreign entity of concern (FEOC)" in a move to clarify its rules meant to block tax credits for ele
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U.S. issues rules on 'foreign entity of concern' ineligible for EV car tax credit

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Friday released proposed guidance defining a "foreign entity of concern (FEOC)" in a move to clarify its rules aimed at blocking tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) wi
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S. Korea, U.S. hold annual democracy promotion meeting in Seoul

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States held their annual diplomatic talks on the promotion of democracy and human rights in Seoul on Friday, the U.S. Department of State said.Kang Joo-yeon, director general fo
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S. Korea picked as IMO's top council member for 12th consecutive time

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has been selected as one of the top council members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 12th consecutive term, officials said Friday. South Korea was elected as a category A member of the IMO
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S. Korea, G7 and others launch 'Climate Club' on carbon neutrality

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Group of Seven (G7) economic powers, along with South Korea and 28 other countries, launched an international "Climate Club" on Friday to support green transition, the foreign ministry said. The announcement
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National security advisers of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Seoul next week

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The national security advisers of South Korea, Japan and the United States will meet in Seoul next week, government sources said Friday, amid escalating threats from North Korea following its launch of a military satellite.T
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UNC says it will continue monitoring situation on Korean Peninsula amid growing tensions

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The United Nations Command (UNC) said Friday it is monitoring the situation on the Korean Peninsula amid escalating tensions in the region, including the rearmament of North Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone that sep
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(3rd LD) Yoon vetoes pro-labor 'yellow envelope bill,' broadcasting law revisions

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with details in para 2)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday vetoed a pro-labor bill and three other contentious measures unilaterally passed by opposition parties last month.
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S. Korea, U.S. discuss efforts to tackle false information, info manipulation

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States discussed ways to tackle the spread of false information and other information manipulation activities during their bilateral talks Friday, Seoul officials said. The two sides agreed to deep
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(URGENT) Yoon vetoes pro-labor 'yellow envelope bill,' broadcasting law revisions

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Seoul High Court calls off defector group's license repeal over anti-North leafleting

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High court on Friday ordered the government to reverse its decision to revoke the license of a North Korean defectors' group for sending anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets over to the North.The court ruling cam
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(2nd LD) Cabinet passes motion requesting parliamentary reconsideration of 'yellow envelope bill'

(ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 3 paras)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Cabinet on Friday approved a motion requesting parliamentary reconsideration of a pro-labor bill and three other contentious measures unilaterally passed by oppos
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(LEAD) Late Ven. Jaseung's additional notes on last will found at his residence

(ATTN: UPDATES with content of late monk's last will in paras 2-9; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- Additional notes of the will from the late Ven. Jaseung have been found at his residence, the country's largest Buddhist sect, the Jogye O
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National Assembly votes to impeach 2 senior prosecutors

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach two prosecutors, one of them over a political meddling scandal and the other over alleged irregularities that critics say are a pretext to punish him for ov
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Finding right job still a tough mission for N. Korean defectors in S. Korea

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- For many North Korean defectors in South Korea, arriving here in one piece is one thing, but finding a job to support themselves in the capitalist society is another mission.Lee Hye-young, 39, still remembers the
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(2nd LD) N. Korean leader urges increased aerial combat posture amid tension over satellite launch

(ATTN: RECASTS with more details throughout)SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on the air force to enhance its combat posture to "immediately and powerfully" respond to military threats by enemies, Pyongy