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(2nd LD) Seoul National University decides to fire ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk as professor

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last para)SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Seoul National University's disciplinary committee decided Tuesday to fire former Justice Minister Cho Kuk as law professor after a court sentenced him to a two-year prison ter
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S. Korea, U.S. stage joint logistics drills

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States were staging joint drills aimed at strengthening their combined logistics capabilities in Pohang this week, officials said Tuesday, amid the allies' efforts to bolster their readiness p
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(LEAD) Seoul National University decides to fire ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk as professor

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with more info; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Seoul National University's disciplinary committee decided Tuesday to fire former Justice Minister Cho Kuk as law professor after a court s
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(LEAD) S. Korean diplomat referred to prosecution over sexual abuse case in New Zealand

(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from foreign ministry in last para)By Kim Hyun-sooSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Police have referred a foreign ministry official to the prosecution for possible indictment on charges that he sexually abused a local embassy st
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(LEAD) S. Korea waiting for 'appropriate measure' from China over ambassador's remarks

(ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks by presidential official, Yoon's remarks; ADDS photo)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is waiting for China to take an "appropriate measure" following controversial remarks made by i
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Three U.S.-led military commands in S. Korea hold 1st forum on women's roles for peace

By Song Sang-hoPYEONGTAEK, South Korea, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Three U.S.-led military commands in South Korea held the first-ever joint forum on women's roles for security on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, highlighting their contributions of dive
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Seoul National University decides to fire ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk as professor

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Seoul National University decided Tuesday to fire former Justice Minister Cho Kuk as law professor after a court sentenced him to a two-year prison term on charges of using his influence to get academic favors for his child
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Police raid multiplexes over suspected rigging of box office numbers

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday raided three multiplexes and three film distributors on suspicion of having manipulated their box office numbers.The six entities are accused of obstructing the business of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC)
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(LEAD) S. Korea, Cuba hold high-level consultations on strengthening exchanges

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Cuba have recently held high-level consultations to discuss the strengthening of exchanges despite their lack of formal diplomatic ties, according to Seoul&#
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(URGENT) Seoul National University dismisses ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk as professor

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S. Korea waiting for 'appropriate measure' from China over ambassador's remarks

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is waiting for China to take an "appropriate measure" following controversial remarks made by its ambassador in Seoul over South Korea's ties with the United States, a presidential official said
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(URGENT) S. Korea waiting for 'appropriate measure' from China over ambassador's remarks: presidential office

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BAI asks for prosecution probe into 13 people over irregularities in energy projects under Moon

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The state audit agency has requested the prosecution to investigate corruption allegations involving a number of energy projects pursued under the previous Moon Jae-in administration, officials said Tuesday.Th
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Yoon to visit France to promote Expo bid, Vietnam for state visit

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit France next week to promote South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo and then travel to Vietnam for a state visit, his office said Tuesday.Yoon will visit Paris from
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S. Korean diplomat referred to prosecution over sexual abuse case in New Zealand

By Kim Hyun-sooSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Police have referred a foreign ministry official to the prosecution for possible indictment on charges that he sexually abused a local embassy staffer when stationed in New Zealand in 2017, officials said Tue
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(URGENT) Yoon to visit France, Vietnam from June 19-24: presidential office

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PPP, gov't to change revised bill on interest deferral for student loans

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The People Power Party (PPP) and the government agreed Tuesday to reduce the number of students eligible for the government's student loan interest deferrals, saying the bill, which the main opposition unilaterally pass
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Number of Seoul airport bus passengers surges over 2 mln in 5 months

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The number of airport bus passengers in Seoul has exceeded 2 million during the first five months of this year, driven by the expansion of travel demand as coronavirus cases decreased, the Seoul metropolitan government said
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S. Korea, Cuba hold high-level consultations on strengthening exchanges: sources

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Cuba have recently held high-level consultations to discuss the strengthening of exchanges despite their lack of formal diplomatic ties, according to informed sources Tuesday.The meeting between Foreign Mini
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(LEAD) N. Korea's FM reaffirms stronger cooperation with Russia

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 5 paras; ADDS photo)SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has sent a congratulatory message to her Russian counterpart over Moscow's key national holiday and vowed stronger