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S. Korea, U.S. to sign agreement on strengthening defense supply chains this month: DAPA

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are expected to sign an arrangement aimed at bolstering bilateral security supply chains this month, Seoul's arms procurement agency said Monday, amid the allies' efforts to step up
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U.S. strategic bomber B-52 to land at S. Korean air base this week: sources

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. strategic bomber B-52 is set to arrive at a South Korean air base later this week, multiple sources said Monday, in the latest show of force against North Korea's missile and nuclear threat.It woul
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Defense ministry to host annual international security forum this week

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it will host an annual international security forum this week to discuss efforts to promote peace and cooperation, amid global security uncertainties highlighted by Hamas' recent attack
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N. Korea slams Japan's plan to move up U.S. missile purchase as 'arrogant choice'

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday condemned Japan's move to accelerate its planned acquisition of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States as an "arrogant choice," warning that it will heighten regional tensions.
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Over 4,000 people have fallen victim to jeonse frauds this year: police data

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- A total of 4,481 people have fallen victim to home rental scams this year, with their combined financial damage reaching 510.5 billion won (US$377.3 million), police data showed Monday.Police apprehended 2,582 suspects of s
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Top nuclear envoys of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to hold talks in Jakarta this week

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and the United States are set to meet in Indonesia on Monday to discuss North Korea's nuclear and missile developments, Seoul's foreign ministry said.Kim Gunn, the special repre
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Yoon's approval rating falls to 34 pct

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has dropped to 34 percent, marking the lowest level since May, a poll showed Monday.The opinion poll, conducted by polling agency Realmeter, showed the positive as
Monday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul19/09Sunny0Incheon18/11Sunny0Suwon19/09Sunny0Cheongju19/11Sunny0Daeje
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Oct. 16.Korean-language dailies-- Ruling party to keep current leadership intact (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Teachers outnumber students in 254 schools across nation
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Discussions on need for dialogue on N. Korea denuclearization diminish in U.S.: ambassador

By Song Sang-ho, Cho Joon-hyung and Kim Kyung-heeWASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Discussions regarding the need for dialogue to address North Korea's nuclear quandary in the United States have dwindled, South Korea's top envoy in Washington s
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(LEAD) Ruling party decides to pursue reforms with current leadership intact

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details)SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) said Sunday it has decided to pursue reforms in the wake of its recent by-election defeat while keeping its current leadership intact.PPP floor leader Rep
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Ruling party decides to pursue reforms with current leadership intact

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) said Sunday it has decided to pursue reforms in the wake of its recent by-election defeat while keeping its current leadership intact.PPP floor leader Rep. Yun Jae-ok said the decision wa
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FM visits USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier in Busan

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Park Jin visited the USS Ronald Reagan in the southeastern port city of Busan on Sunday, saying the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier's visit to South Korea showed the "watertight" security c
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Japan thanks S. Korea for helping nationals leave Israel

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Japan's top diplomat thanked her South Korean counterpart Sunday for helping Japanese nationals depart from Israel last week, Seoul's foreign ministry said, amid the deadly conflict in the country with the Palestini
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(LEAD) Senior policymakers set to hold meeting on medical school quota, pension reform

(ATTN: ADDS medical associations' response in paras 6-11, photo)SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Senior officials from the ruling party, the government and the presidential office were set to hold a meeting Sunday to discuss plans to increase the numbe
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First lady attends breast cancer awareness festival

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Keon Hee visited an annual festival held to raise breast cancer awareness in Seoul on Sunday, the presidential office said.Kim highlighted the importance of regular breast cancer examinations and improved awa
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Financial regulator moves to fine two IBs for illegal short selling

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Sunday that it plans to fine two global investment banks (IBs) for illegal stock short selling.The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said the two Hong Kong-based IBs are expected
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Senior policymakers set to hold meeting on medical school quota, pension reform

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Senior officials from the ruling party, the government and the presidential office were set to hold a meeting Sunday to discuss plans to increase the number of medical students and reform the nation's pension system, of
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S. Korea joins ICRC's major donor group for 1st time

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has joined a key donor group of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the first time after making major contributions last year, the humanitarian organization said Sunday.The country was recent
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Unionized workers of Seoul subway operator to complete voting for strike next month

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at Seoul Metro, the city-run operator of the subway system in Seoul, will complete voting this week on whether to go on strike next month, officials said Sunday, amid a disagreement over the company's