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Deputy nat'l security adviser visits U.S. for cyber security meetings

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Deputy National Security Adviser In Seong-hwan is currently visiting Washington to attend a trilateral meeting with his U.S. and Japanese counterparts on cyber security, the presidential office said Wednesday.I
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Former S. Korean POW who won damages suit against Pyongyang dies at 91

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Kim Seong-tae, a former prisoner of war (POW) who won a compensation suit against North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un, has died at the age of 91, a human rights organization said Wednesday.Dream makers for NK said Kim die
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Number of non-wage workers edges up in 2023: data

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The number of non-wage workers, such as the self-employed, in South Korea rose 0.56 percent on-year in 2023, data showed Wednesday.There were 6.72 million non-salaried workers as of August, up 38,000 from the same period in
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S. Korea signs U.N. agreement on marine biological diversity

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has signed a U.N. agreement on promoting the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, joining the multilateral initiative to better protect the sea an
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Yoon donates 5 mln won toward construction of memorial for ex-President Rhee

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday donated 5 million won (US$3,685) toward the construction of a memorial for South Korea's first President Syngman Rhee, his office said.The donation was sent to the Rhee
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Human rights chief meets U.N. official, urges resolving N. Koreans' repatriation

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The head of the state human rights commission has held a meeting with the United Nations deputy high commissioner for human rights and called for international efforts to address the repatriation of North Koreans from China,
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JCS chairman nominee says 2018 inter-Korean military agreement poses limitations

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The nominee to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Wednesday the 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement poses limitations to the South Korean military, vowing to bolster the co
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Seoul's budget to decrease for 1st time in 13 years in 2024

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government disclosed its annual budget of 45.72 trillion won (US$33.75 billion) for next year Wednesday, which marks a reduction of 3.1 percent, or 1.47 trillion won, from this year's budget of 47.19 trill
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N. Korea's main newspaper marks 78th founding anniversary

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Rodong Sinmun, Pyongyang's main newspaper, on Wednesday vowed to become a "loyal spokesperson" for North Korea's ruling party as it marked the 78th anniversary of its first issue.The newspaper is an o
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N. Korea closes embassy in Spain following shutdown of missions in Africa

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has permanently closed its embassy in Madrid, a document showed Wednesday, the latest in a series of the reclusive regime's moves to shut down several diplomatic missions due apparently to economi
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Memorial park for independence fighter to open in Kazakhstan

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- A memorial park commemorating Hong Beom-do, a revered Korean independence fighter against Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule, will open at his former burial site in Kazakhstan later this week, Seoul's veterans ministry sa
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S. Korea rolls out pest control program to contain lumpy skin disease

SEJONG, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Agricultural authorities launched a nationwide pest control campaign against blood-feeding insects amid growing concerns over the spread of lumpy skin disease among cattle, officials said Wednesday.The program, which will r
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Turkmen deputy PM voices hope for biz opportunities for S. Korean firms

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Turkmen deputy prime minister in charge of the energy sector has expressed hope that more opportunities will come along for new projects in energy and infrastructure with South Korean companies, Seoul's foreign minis
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Seoul Metro to pilot seatless subway cars during rush hour

SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Metro, the operator of Seoul subway lines No. 1-8, plans to pilot seatless subway cars next year to alleviate overcrowding during the morning and evening rush hour, officials said Wednesday.Under the pilot project set
Wednesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Nov. 01 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Wednesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul23/15Rain60Incheon22/17Rain60Suwon23/14Cloudy30Cheongju24/13Cloudy20Daejeon24/13C
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U.S. lawmaker submits bill calling for Pentagon report on allies' defense 'burden sharing'

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill requiring the Pentagon to annually submit to Congress a report on contributions that South Korea and other allies make to "common defense" eff
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N. Korean envoy rejects report on Hamas using N. Korean arms as 'groundless'

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday dismissed a recent report on the Hamas militant group's alleged use of North Korean weapons in its war against Israel as "
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Nov. 1.Korean-language dailies-- Ruling party floats 'mega-Seoul' plan, burying balanced development (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Ruling party considers fieldi
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U.S. will continuously monitor N. Korea's satellite launch plan: Pentagon spokesperson

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The United States will continue to monitor North Korea's stated plan to make a third attempt to launch a military spy satellite, the Department of Defense said Tuesday, as the recalcitrant regime did
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N. Korea, China, Russia engage in cyber operations to target U.S. research: FBI director

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The United States has seen North Korea, China and Russia employing cyber operations to target American research, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) chief said Tuesday.FBI Director Christopher Wray