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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Oct. 21.Korean-language dailies-- Presidential protocol secretary resigns over child's alleged bullying (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Interest rates on U.S. sovere
Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul15/05Cloudy0Incheon16/08Cloudy0Suwon16/04Cloudy0Cheongju17/06Cloudy
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(Yonhap Interview) Retiring USFK officer cherishes memories from truce village separating two Koreas

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The truce village of Panmunjom is the last remaining Cold War frontier inside the heavily-guarded demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, but to Kim Young-gyu, the longest-serving public affairs o
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Biden announces release of 2 Americans held hostage by Hamas

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The United States has secured the release of two Americans taken hostage by the Hamas militant group, President Joe Biden said Friday, expressing his appreciation to Qatar and Israel for their assistance
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Yoon to embark on state visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to embark on a series of state visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday with economic cooperation high on the agenda despite ongoing turmoil over the war between Israel and
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(LEAD) U.S. envoy renews grave concerns over China's repatriation of N. Korean escapees

(ATTN: ADDS more remarks in paras 15-16)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights issues reiterated "grave" concerns Friday over China's reported repatriation of North Korean defec
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U.S. envoy renews grave concerns over China's repatriation of N. Korean escapees

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The new U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights issues reiterated "grave" concerns Friday over China's reported repatriation of North Korean defectors last week, as she stressed the inte
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(2nd LD) S. Korea issues 'serious' alert following first outbreak of lumpy skin disease

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead, photo; UPDATES with latest details in paras 2-4)By Oh Seok-minSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea issued a "serious" warning Friday after confirming the first-ever case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cows
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(LEAD) Presidential protocol secretary resigns over child's alleged bullying

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with secretary's resignation; ADDS photo)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Facing allegations that his daughter had bullied a schoolmate, Kim Seung-hee, the presidential secretary for protocol, resign
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Ex-top security adviser calls for 'economic extended deterrence' with U.S. against economic coercion

By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea should establish an "economic extended deterrence" mechanism with the United States against potential economic coercion by a third country, as a way to cope with geopolitical uncerta
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Top general inspects Hoguk military exercise at mechanized unit

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top general visited a mechanized unit Friday to check its readiness and participation in an ongoing military exercise, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.JCS Chairman Gen. Kim Seung-kyum made the inspect
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Russia's appeal for security talks with N. Korea to counter Seoul-Washington-Tokyo cooperation 'misleading': S. Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Russia's recent call for regular security talks with North Korea and China to counter what it characterizes as "intensifying" and "dangerous" military activity between South Korea, the United Sta
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PM says medical personnel increase is crucial

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Friday that an increase in the number of medical personnel is essential in the latest push to address a shortage of doctors providing essential medical services, especially in
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(3rd LD) NK leader vows to build 'forward-looking' ties with Russia in talks with FM

(ATTN: ADDS remarks in paras 11-12)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to build a "forward-looking" relationship with Russia during his meeting with its foreign minister, state media said Frida
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.------------Oct. 16 -- 2 Russian ships made 5 trips between N. Korea, Russia since mid-Aug. in suspected arms transfers: WPS. Korea, U.S., Japan install tri
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week.------------S. Korea, U.S. defense chiefs discuss deterrence against N.K. threats in phone talksSEOUL -- South Korea's new defense minister held phone
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------(Yonhap Interview) S. Korea mulling sanctions amid suspected N. Korea-Russia arms deal: ministerSEOUL -- South Korea has no choice but to seek "pow
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------(2nd LD) NK leader vows to build 'forward-looking' ties with Russia in talks with FMSEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed
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Defense chiefs of S. Korea, Mongolia hold talks in Seoul

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministers of South Korea and Mongolia held talks in Seoul on Friday on ways to step up security and arms industry cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.The talks between Defense Minister Shin Won-sik an
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(LEAD) S. Korea reports first case of lumpy skin disease in cows at local farm

(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 4 paras, byline)By Oh Seok-minSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday confirmed the first-ever case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cows raised at a local farm, the agriculture ministry said.The owner of the c