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Russian Embassy voices 'deep regret' over Yoon's warning on growing Pyongyang-Moscow ties

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The Russian Embassy in Seoul on Thursday expressed "deep regret" over President Yoon Suk Yeol's speech condemning military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow at the United Nations and accused him of j
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(LEAD) Seoul imposes unilateral sanctions on 10 individuals, 2 institutions linked to N.K. arms dealing with Russia

(ATTN: CHANGES lead; UPDATES with more details throughout) SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday imposed unilateral sanctions on 10 individuals and two institutions involved in North Korea's illegal weapons trade with other countrie
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National Assembly passes 4 revisions aimed at improving teachers' rights

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly passed a set of revisions aimed at improving the rights of teachers in classrooms at a plenary session Thursday. The four revisions, known as the "teacher rights restoration bills," unanim
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Seoul imposes unilateral sanctions on 10 individuals, 2 institutions linked to N.K. arms dealing with Russia

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday imposed unilateral sanctions on 10 individuals and two institutions involved in North Korea's illegal weapons trade with other countries, including Russia.Newly added to Seoul's unilateral s
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Late wife of Australian veteran of Korean War laid to rest in Busan

SEOUL/BUSAN, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The late wife of an Australian veteran killed during the 1950-53 Korean War was laid to rest in the southeastern city of Busan alongside her husband on her 100th birthday Thursday.A burial ceremony for Olywn Green, t
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N. Korea sends delegation of sports officials for Asian Games in Hangzhou

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has sent a delegation of sports officials to the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, state media said Thursday.The delegation, led by Sports Minister Kim Il-guk, left Pyongyang on Tuesday to participate in
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Opposition-controlled National Assembly passes motion calling for PM's dismissal

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The opposition-controlled National Assembly on Thursday passed a motion calling for the dismissal of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, citing alleged incompetence in his role as chief of the Cabinet.The motion passed in a 175-1
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Parliament adopts confirmation hearing report for Supreme Court chief justice nominee

By Kang Jae-eunSEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday adopted a confirmation hearing report for the nominee for Supreme Court chief justice, but the two major rival parties were discussing putting it to a vote next week.The par
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(URGENT) National Assembly passes motion calling for PM's dismissal

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(URGENT) S. Korea sanctions 10 individuals, 2 organizations connected to N. Korea's nuclear, missile programs

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(LEAD) U.S. to ensure S. Korean chipmakers' smooth operation regarding China curbs: deputy secretary

(ATTN: ADDS more comments, background info in paras 6, 9-10, photos)By Oh Seok-minSEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States will "do everything" to make sure that South Korean chipmakers are able to continue their business in China or
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Financial authorities to strengthen measures against unfair stock trading

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Financial authorities announced Thursday a set of enhanced measures to crack down on unfair stock trading following a series of stock manipulation scandals. The measures by the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the Fina
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U.S. to ensure S. Korean chipmakers' smooth operation regarding China curbs: deputy secretary

By Oh Seok-minSEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States will "do everything" to make sure that South Korean chipmakers are able to continue their business in China or elsewhere, a senior U.S. official said Thursday, one month to go be
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S. Korea, U.S. sign agreements on tech cooperation for advanced industries

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States agreed Thursday to boost cooperation on technology for chips, robots and other advanced industries through joint research projects, Seoul's industry ministry said.The two nations held
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Grandson of ex-President Chun indicted without detention over alleged drug use

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Chun Woo-won, a grandson of late former President Chun Doo-hwan, has been indicted on charges of suspected illegal drug use, prosecutors said Thursday.The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office indicted Chun withou
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Cancer, heart disease among major causes of death in 2022

By Kang Yoon-seungSEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- Cancer and heart diseases were among the major causes of death for South Koreans in 2022, data showed Thursday, with the total number of deaths hitting a new record.Last year, the total number of deaths r
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Remains of another Korean War soldier identified

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The remains of a soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War have been identified, nearly two decades after their discovery at a former battle site, the defense ministry said Thursday.The ministry's Agency for KIA Rec
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S. Korea offers to return remains of presumed N. Korean man found dead on western island

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's unification ministry said Thursday it has discovered the body of a presumed North Korean man found dead on the country's western island earlier this month and wishes to return it to the North.The rema
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Top court upholds life sentence for woman over drowning death of husband for insurance money

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a life sentence for a woman on charges of murder in the high-profile drowning death of her husband in 2019 for a hefty life insurance payout.Lee Eun-hae, 32, and her extramarital lover,
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Supreme Court confirms 20-yr sentence for 'spin kick' assailant

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year prison sentence for the so-called spin kick assailant in the southeastern port city of Busan, who caused social outrage last year due to his brutal attacks on a female strange