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U.S. gov't approves possible sale of up to 25 F-35A stealth jets to S. Korea

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible sale to South Korea of up to 25 F-35A radar-evading fighters and related equipment to help the East Asian ally maintain a "credible" defe
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(2nd LD) U.S. concerned about burgeoning defense cooperation between N. Korea, Russia: White House

(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from Secretary of State Blinken, minor edits in paras 11-16)By Byun Duk-kun, Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The United States is concerned about growing defense cooperation between North Korea and Russia, a N
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(LEAD) U.S. concerned about burgeoning defense cooperation between N. Korea, Russia: White House

(ATTN: UPDATES with State Department press briefing in paras 11-16)By Byun Duk-kun, Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The United States is concerned about growing defense cooperation between North Korea and Russia, a National Security Coun
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U.S. concerned about burgeoning defense cooperation between N. Korea, Russia: White House

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The United States is concerned about growing defense cooperation between North Korea and Russia, a National Security Council (NSC) official said Wednesday, adding the U.S. will take appropriate steps if
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U.S. under secretary of state due in Seoul for extended deterrence talks

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins will visit South Korea this week to attend the allies' dialogue on U.S. extended deterrence, the state depart
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(ROUNDUP) N. Korea's Kim pledges support for Putin at Russia's spaceport summit

(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks, details in first 6 paras; CHANGES headline; AMENDS byline)By Lee Minji and Yi Wonju SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday pledged to throw his full support behind Russian President Vladi
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(URGENT) Putin says N. Korea's Kim will visit Vladivostok: media

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(URGENT) Putin sees 'perspectives' for military cooperation with N. Korea: media

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(2nd LD) Industry minister nominee vows swift restoration of nuclear energy ecosystem

(ATTN: ADDS comments on KEPCO in paras 8-11)SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Industry Minister nominee Bang Moon-kyu vowed Wednesday to expedite efforts to restore and further develop the ecosystem of the country's nuclear power generatio
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(6th LD) Kim tells Putin N. Korea supports Russia's 'sacred fight' against West

(ATTN: ADDS details) By Lee Minji SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Pyongyang supports Moscow's "sacred fight" against the West as the two isolated leaders held a ra
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(profile) Ex-journalist, presidential spokesperson named as new gender minister

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- Gender Minister nominee Kim Haeng is a reporter-turned-politician who served as the first spokesperson for former President Park Geun-hye. After a parliamentary hearing process, the 64-year-old will replace Kim Hyun-sook,
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(5th LD) Kim tells Putin N. Korea supports Russia's 'sacred fight' against West

(ATTN: RECASTS first five paras, headline) By Lee Minji SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Pyongyang supports Moscow's "sacred fight" against the West as the two isol
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1.2 tln-won renovation plan announced for Incheon Int'l Airport's Terminal 1

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The operator of Incheon International Airport on Wednesday unveiled a project to modernize the more than 20-year-old Terminal 1 at the airport on a budget of 1.2 trillion won (US$902.2 million).The renovation work will beg
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N. Korea to send 191 athletes to Hangzhou Asian Games: organizers

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea will send 191 athletes in 18 sports at the upcoming Asian Games in China, data showed Wednesday.Organizers of the Hangzhou Asian Games launched their media information website "INFO" on
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(3rd LD) Yoon names new ministers of defense, culture, gender equality

(ATTN: UPDATES with details, nominees' remarks; CHANGES photo, spelling of Kim Haeng per presidential office's release)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol nominated a ruling party lawmaker and former three-star A
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(4th LD) Kim, Putin hold summit at Vostochny spaceport amid arms deal concerns

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, photo)By Lee Minji SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their rare talks at Russia's Vostochny space center Wednesday amid co
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(URGENT) Kim, Putin begin one-on-one meeting at Vostochny spaceport in Russia: media

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Gov't to keep import ban on seafood from regions near Fukushima

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The government has received no requests from Tokyo to expand imports of Japanese seafood and plans to maintain the import ban as is, officials said Wednesday, denying a news report that Japan is trying to increase seafood
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Mother of surviving Marine from post-flood search operation lodges complaint against commander

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The mother of a Marine conscript said Wednesday she will file a complaint against a Marine commander for the damage her son sustained to his health from a post-flood search operation in July that left another young Marine
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(profle) Ex-culture minister tapped to bring expertise, experience back

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- Yoo In-chon, the new culture minister nominee, is an expert in cultural-arts policies who served as culture minister from 2008-2011 during the Lee Myung-bak administration.A well-known TV and stage actor, Yoo was nominated