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(2nd LD) China's FM says Beijing will play role in stability of Korean Peninsula

(ATTN: RECASTS lead, headline; ADDS info in paras 1-3)By Kim Seung-yeon and Yi WonjuBUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday said his country will play a role in helping ensure the stability of the Korean Peninsula as he
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Eximbank raises US$800 mln via syndicated social loan

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) said Sunday it has raised US$800 million through a syndicated social loan to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea.Japan's Mizuho Bank was the
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(LEAD) FM Park requests China's constructive role after N. Korea scraps inter-Korean military accord

(ATTN: RECASTS lead, headline; UPDATES throughout with outcome of talks; CHANGES photos)By Kim Seung-yeonBUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Park Jin on Sunday requested that China play a "constructive" role after North Korea scra
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(LEAD) N. Korean people urged to vote as local elections take place

(ATTN: UPDATES with voter turnout, details)SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea called for residents to cast their ballots and "fulfill their duties as members of the republic" as the reclusive regime held its first local elections feat
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S. Korea to make it easier for financial firms to establish foreign branches

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The financial regulator said Sunday it will ease regulations on financial companies reporting their establishment of foreign branches and investments in offshore funds. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said an advanc
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PM leaves for Paris to attend voting for 2030 World Expo host

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo departed for France on Sunday to participate in this week's voting for the 2030 World Expo, as South Korea competes to host the mega event in its southeastern city of Busan.The
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(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan vow continued efforts to promote ties in 'future-oriented' manner

(ATTN: UPDATES with foreign ministry's briefing on Park-Kamikawa talks; CHANGES photos)By Kim Seung-yeonBUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to continue efforts to promote the bilateral relations in
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N. Korea registers 16 athletes for int'l weightlifting competition in Doha

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has registered 16 athletes to compete in an international weightlifting competition set to take place in Doha next month, according to the weightlifting governing body Sunday.Among the North Korean athletes incl
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FM Park holds talks with China's Wang ahead of trilateral talks with Japan

By Kim Seung-yeon BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Park Jin held bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Busan on Sunday, hours before the two were set to meet trilaterally with their Japanese counterpart. The talks came d
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Japan reportedly decides to support S. Korea's World Expo bid: media

TOKYO, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Japan has decided to support South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in the southeastern city of Busan, a local media report said Sunday, as the voting for the mega event is set to take place this week.The Japanes
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N. Korean people urged to vote as local elections take place

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea called for residents to cast their ballots and "fulfill their duties as members of the republic" as the reclusive regime was set to hold its first local elections featuring more than one candidate Su
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, Japan hold bilateral talks ahead of trilateral talks with China

By Kim Seung-yeonBUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Park Jin held bilateral talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa in Busan on Sunday, ahead of the trilateral gathering involving their Chinese counterpart.In the talks with Kamika
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SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Sunday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul07/-1Cloudy30Incheon06/-1Cloudy30Suwon06/-2Cloudy30Cheongju08/-1Cloudy30Daejeon08/-3
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Yoon returns home from trip to Britain, France

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Sunday from a trip to Europe that took him first to Britain for a state visit and then to France for a final campaign to bring the 2030 World Expo to Busan.Yoon and first
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Top diplomats of S. Korea, China, Japan to hold talks on resuming trilateral leaders' summit

By Kim Seung-yeon BUSAN, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- Top diplomats of South Korea, China and Japan were set to hold talks in the southeastern port city of Busan on Sunday, with discussions on resuming the long-stalled three-way summit of the three countries&
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(3rd LD) FM Park says plans for trilateral summit with China, Japan to take form at ministers' talks

(ATTN: UPDATES with Park's remarks in paras 2-6; RECASTS headline, lead)By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL/BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Park Jin said Saturday he expects the upcoming trilateral talks with his Chinese and Japanese counterparts
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Failure in network router cause of dayslong disruption of gov't service network

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government said Saturday a failure in a network device was attributable to the recent service disruption in the administrative network, but it has found no signs of hacking.The Saeol administrative network,
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(News Focus) Yoon boosts S. Korea-Britain ties, makes final push for Busan Expo

By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol wrapped up a six-day trip to Europe on Saturday after opening a new chapter in South Korea-Britain relations with the signing of an accord on the elevation of security and economic ties
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(2nd LD) Top diplomats of China, Japan in S. Korea for trilateral talks

(ATTN: CHANGES photos)By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL/BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of China and Japan arrived in South Korea on Saturday for trilateral talks with their South Korean counterpart on efforts to resume the long-suspended leaders&#
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(LEAD) Top diplomats of China, Japan in S. Korea for trilateral talks

(ATTN: UPDATES story as ministers arrived; CHANGES dateline)By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL/BUSAN, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of China and Japan arrived in South Korea on Saturday for trilateral talks with their South Korean counterpart on efforts