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Prosecutors grill ex-lawmaker over suspicions linked to Seongnam developer

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Kwak Sang-do, a former lawmaker of the ruling People Power Party, appeared before prosecutors Wednesday for questioning over suspicion of concealing criminal proceeds from a land developer at the center of a high-profile de
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22 busking stages set up at Han River parks

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The city of Seoul has established 22 busking zones at parks along the Han River, where street singers can perform year-round free of charge, city officials said Wednesday. The project aims to centralize busking performances
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Vice defense chief to attend int'l security forum in China

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Vice Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho will attend an international defense forum in China next week for talks on regional security, defense officials in Seoul said Wednesday.Kim, who took office last week, wil
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N. Korea to close its embassy in Uganda: report

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to close its embassy in Uganda as part of efforts to raise the operating efficiency of the country's organizations abroad, a Ugandan media report has said.North Korea's Ambassador to Uganda, Jong T
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(LEAD) S. Korea to complete LSD vaccinations by early Nov.: ministry

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more details in paras 2-5)SEJONG, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's agricultural ministry said Wednesday it plans to complete the vaccination of cattle against lumpy skin disease (LSD) by early next month, as i
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Confirmed cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle rise to 29

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Confirmed cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle rose to 29 in South Korea, officials said Wednesday, with health authorities speeding up efforts to administer vaccines to livestock nationwide.South Korea reported its first-
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SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Wednesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul22/13Cloudy20Incheon21/14Sunny10Suwon22/11Cloudy20Cheongju23/12Cloudy10Daejeon22/
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500 bird strikes reported in past 5 years: data

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- A total of 500 aircraft incidents involving bird collisions have been reported in airports across South Korea over the past five years, according to data Wednesday.According to the data unveiled by Rep. Heo Jong-sik of the
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Blinken warns of 'swift, decisive' response in case of Iranian attack on U.S. troops amid Middle East conflict

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Tuesday that America will respond "swiftly and decisively" in the event of Iranian or proxy group attacks on American personnel in the Middle Eas
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Yoon attends opening of Korean pavilion at Horticultural Expo in Qatar

By Lee Haye-ahDOHA, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the opening of the Korean pavilion at the 2023 International Horticultural Exposition in Doha on Tuesday.Titled "Green Desert, Better Environment," the
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Yoon pitches S. Korea's investment appeal to Middle East

By Lee Haye-ahDOHA, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday pitched his country's appeal as an investment and business partner for the Middle East.In a speech during the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh, du
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Saudi crown prince gives Yoon a ride to investment forum

By Lee Haye-ahDOHA, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol a ride to a high-profile investment conference in Riyadh on Tuesday, saying he hopes the two will be able to ride in a locally pr
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4 S. Korean tourists die in Vietnam floods

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Four South Korean tourists were killed in Vietnam Tuesday as their car was swept away by floodwater following dayslong heavy rains, the foreign ministry and foreign media said.The South Korean nationals were in a jeep when
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Yoon arrives in Qatar for 2-day state visit

By Lee Haye-ahDOHA, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for a two-day state visit expected to focus on expanding economic ties.Yoon is scheduled to hold a summit with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad
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(5th LD) 4 N. Koreans cross eastern sea border in apparent defection bid

(ATTN: CHANGES dateline; ADDS details in paras 4-6)By Chae Yun-hwanSEOUL/SOKCHO, South Korea, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- A group of four unidentified individuals from North Korea crossed the eastern maritime inter-Korean border on a wooden boat early Tuesda
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Defense chief, U.S. envoy discuss joint efforts to deter N. Korean threats

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Shin Won-sik met with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg on Tuesday for talks on regional security and joint efforts to deter North Korea's military threats, Seoul's defense ministry sai
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(LEAD) Civic groups call for release of last beluga whale from Lotte World Aquarium

(ATTN: UPDATES with comments by Lotte World official)By Kim Hyun-sooSEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Civic groups called Tuesday for the release of Bella from Lotte World Aquarium in Seoul, in the latest appeal to send back the only surviving female beluga
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Yoon says S. Korea hopes to cooperate with Qatar in defense, high-tech industries: interview

By Lee Haye-ahRIYADH, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said he hopes to expand cooperation with Qatar to encompass investment, the defense industry, agriculture and other sectors, according to an interview published Tuesda
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New law to restrict high-risk sex offenders' place of residence

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- High-risk sex offenders will be barred from freely choosing their place of residence and must live in facilities designated by the state under a new legislation preannounced by the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday.The draft l
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(4th LD) 4 N. Koreans cross eastern maritime border in apparent defection attempt

(ATTN:CHANGES headline; UPDATES with more details throughout)By Chae Yun-hwanSEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- A group of four unidentified individuals from North Korea crossed the eastern maritime inter-Korean border on a wooden boat early Tuesday, officia