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Eximbank raises AU$850 mln via debt sale in Australia

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) said Wednesday it has issued AU$850 million (US$580 million) in bonds in Australia, the largest ever raised by any South Korean lender.The "Kangaroo" bonds co
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S. Korea completes environmental assessment of U.S. THAAD missile defense base

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea completed an environmental impact assessment of a U.S. THAAD missile defense unit in a southern county Wednesday, the defense and environment ministries said, clearing the way for its full-fledged deployment.The
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Yoon asks Macron to help ensure EU trade laws do not harm S. Korean businesses

By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has asked French President Emmanuel Macron to help ensure new European Union trade laws do not discriminate against South Korean businesses, according to a presidential off
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SEOUL, Jun. 21 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Wednesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul26/20Rain60Incheon25/20Rain30Suwon25/19Rain30Cheongju27/21Rain60Daejeon27/20Rain6
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N. Korea calls Blinken's visit to China 'disgraceful begging trip'

SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday called U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's latest visit to China a "disgraceful begging trip," claiming it demonstrated the U.S. failure in its policy of putting pressure on Bei
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First ladies of S. Korea, France discuss cultural exchanges

By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, June 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee and French first lady Brigitte Macron discussed cultural exchanges between their two countries as they had lunch together at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday, South Ko
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on June 21.Korean-language dailies-- Oceans ministry's radiation test has 'holes' (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Risky betting on cryptocurrencies; external tr
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Biden extends declaration of national emergency with regard to N. Korea

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, June 20 (Yonhap) -- President Joe Biden has notified U.S. Congress of his intention to extend the national emergency declaration period with regard to threats posed by North Korea, the White House said Tuesday.In a letter s
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Yoon meets with young people of S. Korea, France to discuss innovation

By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, June 20 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a group of young people from South Korea, France and other nations on Tuesday to discuss innovation as a force for overcoming challenges and crises facing the world.The meeting
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U.S. defense commitment to allies will not be shaken by N. Korean provocation: Pentagon

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States' commitment to the defense and security of its allies remains strong and will not be shaken by military provocations staged by North Korea, a Pentagon spokesperson said Tuesday.Sabr
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First lady visits exhibition on Busan with reporters in France

By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, June 20 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Keon Hee visited a special exhibition on Busan, the South Korean city bidding to host the 2030 World Expo, at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris on Tuesday.Kim, who arrived in Paris with Presid
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(2nd LD) Yoon says S. Korea, France will cooperate closely against N. Korea's provocations

(ATTN: UPDATES with French president's remarks; CHANGES photos)By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, June 20 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that South Korea and France will cooperate closely to deal with North Korea's unlawful provocations a
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Yoon says Busan Expo will be best of all time

By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, June 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is ready to make the 2030 World Expo the best of all time if it succeeds in bringing the event to the southeastern city of Busan, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday, highlighting the country'
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(3rd LD) S. Korea ordered to pay Elliott US$53.59 mln in investor-state suit

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- An international tribunal ordered South Korea on Tuesday to pay around US$53.59 million plus interest to U.S.-based hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, bringing a
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(2nd LD) S. Korea ordered to pay Elliott US$53.59 mln in investor-state suit

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- An international tribunal ordered South Korea on Tuesday to pay around US$53.59 million plus interest to U.S.-based hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, bringing a
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(LEAD) S. Korea ordered to pay Elliott US$53.59 mln in investor-state suit

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout: ADDS byline)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- An international tribunal ordered South Korea on Tuesday to pay around US$53.59 million plus interest to U.S.-based hedge fund Elli
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(LEAD) Gov't to conduct radiation tests on beach waters ahead of summer vacation season

(ATTN: ADDS minister's remarks in last 5 paras, photo)SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- The government will conduct emergency radiation tests on the waters at 20 major beaches ahead of the summer vacation season to alleviate concerns over Japan's pl
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(LEAD) Yoon says S. Korea, France will cooperate closely against N. Korea's provocations

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's remarks before summit; CHANGES headline, dateline; ADDS photos)By Lee Haye-ahPARIS, June 20 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that South Korea and France will cooperate closely to deal with North Korea
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(LEAD) Teenager arrested for attempting to open plane door mid-flight

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details in paras 1-4, 9-10)INCHEON, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday arrested a teenager who attempted to open an emergency door during a flight the previous day.The Incheon District Court in Incheon, about 30
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Seoul to seek more consular access to arrested S. Korean football player in China: ministry

SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it will seek more consular access to a South Korean midfielder based in China who is being arrested by public security authorities reportedly for a bribery case.Son Jun-ho, who plays for Sh