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PPP leader says DP leader turned down his get-together offer

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) said Thursday he had suggested a get-together with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung over a meal or drink, but Lee turned the offer down.Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon told re
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Process begins to seek parliamentary consent to arrest lawmakers in DP election scandal

SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court asked the government Thursday to win parliamentary consent to the potential arrests of two lawmakers, after prosecutors sought arrest warrants for them over a cash-for-vote campaign scandal involving the 2021 c
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(URGENT) 2 top election watchdog officials offer resignation over alleged hiring favors for children

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N. Korea vows to expand relations with African nations

SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday highlighted its past relations with African nations and vowed to expand their relations of "friendship and cooperation." "We are committed to fully supporting the African countries i
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S. Korea, U.S. to stage massive live-fire drills marking 70th alliance anniv. amid N.K. threats

By Song Sang-hoPOCHEON, South Korea, May 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are set Thursday to conduct their largest-ever live-fire drills in a northeastern border city to mark the 70th anniversary of their alliance, amid their stepped
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Gov't fully committed to supporting climate industry: PM

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The government is fully committed to investing in and supporting the development of the country's climate industry, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursday. Han made the remark during an opening ceremony
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Industrial technology leaks on sharp rise

SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Police have apprehended 31 people on charges of industrial technology leaks abroad between January and April, an 81 percent jump from 17 caught during the same period of last year, an opposition lawmaker said Thursday.In one
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SEOUL, May. 25 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul27/16Cloudy20Incheon24/15Cloudy20Suwon26/14Cloudy20Cheongju27/16Clo
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Ammunition aid to Ukraine will be considered after reviewing situation on ground: security adviser

SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The issue of whether to send ammunition aid to Ukraine will be considered after reviewing the situation on the ground, National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong has said.Cho made the remark during a meeting of the parliamentary
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(LEAD) Court rejects arrest warrant request for actor Yoo Ah-in over drug use

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info from 4th para)SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has rejected an arrest warrant requested by police for actor Yoo Ah-in on charges of using five different illegal drugs, officials said Thursday.The Seoul Central Dis
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Court rejects arrest warrant request for actor Yoo Ah-in over drug use

SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has rejected an arrest warrant requested by police for actor Yoo Ah-in on charges of using five different illegal drugs, officials said Thursday.The Seoul Central District Court made the decision Wednesday nigh
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Japan's resurgenceTokyo must remember Asians' sufferings during WWIIKorea-Japan relations have never been as good as now in the last quarter of a century.Last Sunday, President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid tribute to Ko
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 25)

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Revive law enforcementPolice officers should be exempt from liability for fulfilling dutiesPresident Yoon Suk Yeol slammed the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions on Tuesday for its overnight street rally last week. Yoon said its actions infringed o
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U.S. working with allies to secure support for Ukraine: State Dept.

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, May 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States is working to secure support for the Ukrainian military from its allies and partners, a state department spokesperson said Wednesday.Department Press Secretary Matthew Miller made the re
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(2nd LD) S. Korean experts complete two-day inspection of Fukushima plant's water treatment facilities

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more details thorughout; ADDS photo)TOKYO/SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean team of experts visiting the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant on Wednesday completed their two-day on-site inspection
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(LEAD) Yoon gives children tour of presidential office

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's meeting with children; CHANGES headline)SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol gave a tour of the presidential office to a group of children who were scheduled to join him to watch a live broadcast of the lau
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S. Korea's defense chief meets Malaysian prime minister

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup met with Malaysia's prime minister Wednesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral defense and arms industry cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.Lee paid a courte
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PPP lawmaker leaves party over illegal political fund allegations

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Ha Young-je of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday announced his departure from the party amid allegations of receiving illegal political funds."I leave the PPP today so as to not put even the small b
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Top S. Korean, Swedish generals discuss regional security, bilateral cooperation

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Kim Seung-kyum held talks with the visiting top Swedish general Wednesday to discuss regional security and bilateral military cooperation, Kim's office said.Kim
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Nuclear envoys of S. Korea, U.S. hold meeting over N.K. spy satellite, provocations

SEOUL, May 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's deputy nuclear envoy Lee Joon-il met his U.S. counterpart to discuss ways to counter North Korea's evolving military threats, including the North's plan to launch a military spy satellite, the forei