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(2nd LD) Korea's Q3 growth beats estimate on exports; outlook still murky

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more details in paras 2-4, 7-8)SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy grew at a higher-than-expected rate on the back of reviving exports and domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday, raisin
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Police to clamp down on wearing, selling police costumes during Halloween week

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they will launch a crackdown on those wearing or selling police costumes during Halloween week to prevent confusion with real police officers on duty. The National Police Agency said they have been moni
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S. Korea, U.S. stage combined maritime drills in Yellow Sea

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have been conducting a large-scale maritime exercise in the Yellow Sea to strengthen the allies' defense posture and interoperability, the South's Navy said Thursday.
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(LEAD) Fiance of two-time Olympic fencing medalist Nam briefly detained on stalking charges

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 8-11) SEONGNAM, South Korea, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The dubious fiance of two-time Olympic fencing medalist Nam Hyun-hee was briefly detained on stalking charges Thursday, after she reportedly expressed a desire
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Belgian veteran of Korean War to be laid to rest in Busan

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- A late Belgian veteran of the 1950-53 Korean War will be laid to rest in South Korea's southeastern city of Busan next month, Seoul's veterans ministry said Thursday.A burial ceremony for Leon Bosquet will take plac
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Fiance of two-time Olympic fencing medalist Nam briefly detained on stalking charges

SEONGNAM, South Korea, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The dubious fiance of two-time Olympic fencing medalist Nam Hyun-hee was briefly detained on stalking charges Thursday, after she reportedly expressed a desire to break up following allegations that her boyf
Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul21/15Sunny80Incheon20/16Sunny80Suwon21/13Sunny80Cheongju23/13Sunny60Daejeon22/13Su
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Resolution to designate Nov. 22 as 'Kimchi Day' to be sent to House floor in Dec.

By Song Sang-ho and Ko Il-hwanNEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- A resolution on the designation of Nov. 22 as "Kimchi Day," named after a Korean traditional side dish, will be brought to the floor of the U.S. House of Representativ
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Yoon returns home from state visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home Thursday from a series of state visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, where he focused on diversifying economic cooperation and unlocking new business opportunities for South
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(LEAD) S. Korean economy grows 0.6 pct in Q3

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 7-13)SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's third-quarter economic growth was on par with the second quarter's expansion, as exports and private spending rebounded, central bank data showed Thursday.The cou
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S. Korean economy grows 0.6 pct in Q3

SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's third-quarter economic growth was on par with the second quarter's expansion, as exports and private spending rebounded, central bank data showed Thursday.The country's real gross domestic product
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(URGENT) S. Korea's economy grows 0.6 pct on-quarter in Q3: BOK data

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Oct. 26.Korean-language dailies-- Military's excuse over failing to spot N. Korean wooden boat 'wavers' (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- 'Please live life
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Domestic politics could pose risks to S. Korea-U.S.-Japan summit agreements: experts

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The potential change of government and other domestic political factors could pose risks to the sustainability of agreements from this year's landmark summit among South Korea, the United States and
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(3rd LD) U.S. House picks new speaker, ends weeks of leadership vacuum

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 7-8)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. House of Representatives elected its new speaker Wednesday, ending three weeks of leadership vacuum created by the unprecedented ouster of former Speaker Kevin
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(2nd LD) U.S. House picks new speaker, ends weeks of leadership vacuum

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 2, 8)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. House of Representatives elected a new speaker Wednesday, ending three weeks of leadership vacuum created by the unprecedented ouster of former Speaker Kevin
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(LEAD) U.S. House picks new speaker, ends weeks of leadership vacuum

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Johnson's remarks, details; CHANGES photo)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. House of Representatives elected a new speaker Wednesday, ending three weeks of leadership vacuum created by the unpr
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U.S. House picks new speaker, ends weeks of leadership vacuum

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. House of Representatives elected a new speaker Wednesday, ending three weeks of leadership vacuum created by the unprecedented ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) wa
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3.4 magnitude quake hits central city of Gongju: weather agency

DAEJEON, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- A 3.4 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the central city of Gongju on Wednesday night, South Korea's weather agency said, with no casualties or damage being immediately reported.The quake struck the city, South Chu
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(News Focus) Yoon's trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar raises hope for 2nd Middle East business boom

By Lee Haye-ahDOHA, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol wrapped up a five-day trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Wednesday after a series of summits and events aimed at expanding the playing field for South Korean businesses in th