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N. Korea slams Japan's wastewater release from Fukushima power plant

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday lambasted Japan over the third phase of its treated wastewater discharge from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.The third phase of the discharge kicked off last Thursd
Seoul shares open higher on Wall Street gains

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SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street over a slide in Treasury yields there.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 10.84 points, or 0.44 percent, to 2,454.
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Nearly all cattle vaccinated against lumpy skin disease

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's agricultural ministry said Wednesday it has vaccinated 98 percent of cattle in the country against lumpy skin disease (LSD).The authorities have inoculated more than 3.9 million out of the country's 4.0
Wednesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Wednesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul15/03Cloudy20Incheon14/04Cloudy20Suwon15/02Cloudy20Cheongju17/03Sunny20Daejeon17/0
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Yoon's approval rating rises to 37 percent: Yonhap News survey

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating increased to 37 percent from a month ago, according to a survey conducted jointly by Yonhap News Agency and Yonhap News TV on Wednesday.The survey also showed that
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S. Korea, U.S. pursue 'wide range of actions' against N. Korea's cyberthreats: State Dept.

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are pushing for a "wide range of actions" to prevent North Korea's cryptocurrency theft, cyber espionage and other activities used to bankroll the recalci
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(LEAD) S. Korea logs current account surplus for 5th month in September

(ATTN: ADDS more details in para 5)SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea logged a current account surplus for the fifth straight month in September on the back of a widened trade surplus and increased dividend income from overseas, central bank data
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Kakao Bank's Q3 profit jumps 21 pct on higher interest income

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean online lender Kakao Bank said Wednesday its net profit jumped 21 percent from a year earlier in the third quarter, helped by higher interest income. Third-quarter net profit came to 94.5 billion won (US$72.7 mil
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(LEAD) Gov't vows to cut red tape to expedite 46 tln-won corporate investment projects

(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks in paras 3-4; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government vowed Wednesday to ease regulations and reduce administrative procedures to promote the swift and smooth implementation of major corporate inve
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N. Korea warns of 'fire shower,' military clashes over anti-Pyongyang leaflet campaign

By Kim Soo-yeonSEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday condemned a decision by South Korea's Constitutional Court to strike down a ban on the sending of anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border, threatening to launch a "fire sho
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S. Korea logs current account surplus for 5th month in September

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea logged a current account surplus for the fifth straight month in September on the back of a widened trade surplus and increased dividend income from overseas, central bank data showed Wednesday.The country's
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(URGENT) S. Korea logs US$5.42 bln current account surplus in September

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Gov't vows to cut red tape to expedite 46 tln-won corporate investment projects

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government vowed Wednesday to ease regulations and reduce administrative procedures to promote the swift and smooth implementation of major corporate investment projects, including S-Oil Co.'s petrochemi
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Blinken to arrive in S. Korea for talks on N. Korea, alliance

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday for talks on North Korea, alliance and regional issues, amid growing concerns over the North's closer military ties w
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 8.Korean-language dailies-- 'Zero disposable items' policy called off (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Paper cups won't be prohibited; environment policy
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Financial conglomerates' capital adequacy improves in H1

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Financial conglomerates' capital adequacy ratio improved in the first half of this year, as a new accounting rule helped their insurance units solidify capital structure, data showed Wednesday.The average capital adequac
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Pentagon declines to comment on whether to scrap 2018 inter-Korean military tension-reduction pact

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of Defense refused Tuesday to comment on a growing debate in South Korea over whether a 2018 inter-Korean military accord aimed at reducing border tensions should be suspended, saying
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U.S. to suspend key Cold War-era security treaty obligations in December following Russia's pullout

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- The United States will suspend the operation of its obligations under a late Cold War-era security treaty next month following Russia's withdrawal, a senior White House official said Tuesday.National
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King Charles III says he 'looks forward' to Yoon's upcoming visit to Britain

LONDON, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- King Charles III expressed his anticipation for President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to Britain this month as he addressed lawmakers Tuesday in his first parliamentary speech since his coronation."I look forward
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(LEAD) Gov't to combat bedbug infestations with major 4-week campaign

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, photo)SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday unveiled a plan to conduct massive inspections and take preventive measures against bedbug infestations over the next four weeks amid es