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(2nd LD) S. Korea vows to bolster defense system against N. Korean missile threat

(ATTN: UPDATES with Air Force's policy report in paras 9-10)By Kim Eun-jungGYERYONG, South Korea, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military will beef up its defense capabilities against North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threat an
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Senior diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. discuss supply chains, energy

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea and the United States met Monday and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation on economic security and energy, Seoul's foreign ministry said.During their talks, Kang Jae-kwon, depu
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Defense chief reiterates call to suspend 2018 inter-Korean military agreement

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Shin Won-sik on Monday reiterated his call to suspend the 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement as he inspected a Marine Corps unit on a border island, his office said.Shin made the call du
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Doctor Ihn Yohan named as PPP's innovation committee chief

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Ihn Yohan, the newly-appointed chairman of the ruling People Power Party's (PPP) innovation committee, is not only the first foreigner to pass the country's medical licensing examination but also the f
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(LEAD) Corporate direct financing soars 20.1 pct in September

(ATTN: CORRECTS throughout as FSS revises data; CHANGES headline)SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Corporate direct financing in South Korea surged 20.1 percent from a month earlier in September on a spike in stock sales, data showed Monday.Local companies
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Seoul mayor vows to stick to job cuts for Seoul Metro

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Monday he will push ahead with the planned manpower reduction for Seoul Metro, the operator of the capital's subway service, despite threats of a strike by unionized subway workers.Seoul Metr
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Police to deploy over 1,000 personnel to manage high-density alleyways during Halloween week

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police on Monday announced plans to deploy over 1,000 personnel in narrow streets in Seoul to prevent overcrowding during Halloween week, as officials brace for massive gatherings on the holiday, one year after the crowd cr
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(LEAD) S. Korea vows to bolster defense system against N. Korean missile threat

(ATTN: UPDATES with Army chief's remark on independence fighter in last four paras; CHANGES photo)By Kim Eun-jungGYERYONG, South Korea, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military will beef up its defense capabilities against North Korea's
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(LEAD) Korean economy set for mild recovery, but bumpy road still ahead: BOK

(ATTN: ADDS photo, more details in paras 8-9, 14, 17-19)SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy will post a mild recovery amid a slowdown in inflation but face heightened uncertainties amid geopolitical tensions and higher rates in major
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Another suspected marijuana sales flyer found at university; police launch probe

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Another flyer advertising suspected marijuana sales was found at Konkuk University in Seoul on Monday, prompting the police to search for the distributor. According to officials at the university, a business card-sized flye
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Gangneung to host next year's meeting of U.N. General Assembly presidents

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's east coast city of Gangneung has been chosen to host next year's meeting of the Council of Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly (UNCPGA), an annual gathering of past U.N.
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S. Korea attends int'l forum on Arctic region to discuss multilateral cooperation

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has attended the biggest international forum on the Arctic to discuss multilateral cooperation and promote its interests in the region, the foreign ministry said Monday.Park Chong-suk, the ministry's ambassa
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AMCHAM delegation to visit U.S. for meetings with Biden admin officials, lawmakers

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) said Monday it will send a delegation to Washington this week to promote the business and trade relationship between South Korea and the United States.The delegation led by
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(2nd LD) Naturalized Korean doctor Yohan Ihn appointed as PPP innovation committee chief

(ATTN: ADDS comments from professor Yohan Ihn in paras 4-6; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Monday approved Yohan Ihn, South Korea's first special naturalized citizen, as the chairman of the party&#
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S. Korea to host U.N. preparatory meeting on plastic pollution pact next year

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will host a United Nations committee meeting next year on negotiating to develop an internationally binding agreement on tackling plastic pollution, the foreign ministry said Monday. The fifth and final intergov
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Rights watchdog urges main opposition party to designate board members for launch of N. Korean Human Rights Foundation

By Kim Hyun-sooSEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's human rights watchdog called Monday for the speedy designation of board members from the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) to facilitate the launch of a foundation aimed at conducting re
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(LEAD) N. Korea blames U.S. for instigating Israel-Hamas conflict

(ATTN: ADDS Seoul official's remarks, details in paras 6-7, 9)SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday accused the United States of being behind the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, saying Washington is
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Rights groups warn of forced repatriation of N.K. defectors from China to N. Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Human rights advocacy groups in South Korea warned Monday against Beijing's possible repatriation of North Korean defectors against their will after hundreds of defectors were reportedly sent back to their repressive ho
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Defense firms clinch deals worth over US$6 bln at ADEX

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and foreign defense companies signed business contracts worth more than US$6 billion during the latest biennial arms exhibition held south of Seoul, its organizers said Monday.A total of $6.05 billion worth of
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S. Korea vows to bolster defense system against N. Korean missile threat

By Kim Eun-jungGYERYONG, South Korea, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military will beef up its defense capabilities against North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threat and asymmetric warfare tactics, the Army said Monday. In a policy