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(URGENT) N. Korean 'military spy satellite' assessed to have entered into orbit: S. Korean military

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(LEAD) N. Korea says spy satellite transmitted photos of U.S. air base in Guam

By Lee Minji(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details, remarks from English-language statement, photos)SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- A military spy satellite that North Korea claimed it has put into orbit has taken pictures of Andersen Air Force Base and A
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(LEAD) S. Korea plans naval drills with U.S., Japan involving aircraft carrier: defense chief

(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES throughout with defense chief's aircraft carrier visit; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said Wednesday South Korea plans to hold joint maritime drills with the United States and
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S. Korean railway firms sign MOU with Ukraine for railway reconstruction projects

SEJONG, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- A group of South Korean railway companies signed an initial agreement with Ukraine's railway operator to cooperate in the war-torn nation's railroad reconstruction projects, Seoul's transport ministry said Wedn
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N. Korea says spy satellite transmitted photos of U.S. air base in Guam

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- A military spy satellite that North Korea claimed it has put into orbit has taken pictures of Andersen Air Force Base and Apra Harbor on the U.S. territory of Guam and transmitted them to Pyongyang, state media reported.Nor
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(URGENT) N. Korea says it has received photos of U.S. air base in Guam from spy satellite

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(URGENT) N. Korea says reconnaissance satellite to begin mission starting Dec. 1

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Footballer Hwang's sister-in-law charged with disclosing his private videos

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- A sister-in-law of football player Hwang Ui-jo was referred to the prosecution on Wednesday for a possible indictment on charges of disclosing his private photos and videos without permission and threatening him with additi
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(2nd LD) Gov't unveils measures against drug crimes, including enhanced border inspection

(ATTN: UPDATES with strengthened punishment measures for drug criminals)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The government rolled out a comprehensive set of measures on Wednesday to tackle illegal drug trafficking and usage, with a particular em
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S. Korea to operate consumer report center on 'shrinkflation' practices

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The government will set up a center to receive consumers' reports about corporate downsizing of products while maintaining prices without notice as part of efforts to better protect the people's rights and ease thei
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(LEAD) Gov't unveils measures against drug crimes, including enhanced border inspection

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout; ADDS photo)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The government rolled out a comprehensive set of measures on Wednesday to tackle illegal drug trafficking and usage, with a particular emphasis on enhancing
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Police refer three Russians to prosecutors for pickpocketing wallets inside Seoul subways

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Police have referred three Russian nationals to the prosecution with detention on charges of pickpocketing wallets from passengers inside subways in Seoul on multiple occasions this month, officials said Wednesday.The pickp
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Samsung affiliates to launch new CSR projects

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Group affiliates Cheil Worldwide Inc. and S-1 Corp. will launch new projects to increase corporate social responsibility (CSR), officials said Wednesday. Cheil Worldwide, Samsung's advertisement arm, will open a
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Gov't unveils measures against drug crimes, including enhanced border inspection

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The government rolled out a comprehensive set of measures on Wednesday to tackle illegal drug trafficking and usage, with a particular emphasis on enhancing border inspections.The latest measures involve crack
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(News Focus) Seoul pushes to restore surveillance capabilities after N.K. spy satellite launch

By Chae Yun-hwanSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has partially suspended an inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement in the first response against North Korea, a day after Pyongyang launched a military spy satellite in defiance of inte
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(LEAD) N. Korea releases photos of spy satellite launch success

(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 9-11, photo)SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday released photos of its leader Kim Jong-un celebrating with engineers and officials the successful launch of a spy satellite that was condemned as a violation
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DP imposes 6-month membership suspension on ex-lawmaker for using inappropriate language

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) decided Wednesday to impose a six-month party membership suspension on one of its members for using a word meaning a female animal to apparently refer to first lady Kim Keon Hee.For
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Rival parties condemn N. Korea's satellite launch

By Kang Jae-eunSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The rival parties on Wednesday condemned North Korea's latest launch of a purported spy satellite as a grave violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) also c
(News Focus) N. Korea makes progress in satellite program amid deepening defense ties with Russia

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By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korea appears to have made progress in its satellite program with technological assistance from Russia to enhance its surveillance on South Korea and effectiveness of its ballistic missiles and nuclear
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Seoul Winter Festa 2023 to kick off next month, including countdown, bell-ringing event

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government on Wednesday announced plans to launch Seoul Winter Festa, a network of various festivals across the city starting next month, including a New Year's countdown and bell-ringing event.Seoul Wint