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(2nd LD) S. Korea, Japan end working-level talks on Fukushima inspection without agreement

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead as meeting ends; ADDS more details in paras 2-5)SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan on Wednesday failed to flesh out details of Seoul's upcoming inspection of Tokyo's plan to discharge contaminated wa
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S. Korea to launch telemedicine pilot program next month

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea seeks to launch a telemedicine pilot program mainly for second-visit patients starting next month, as well as for those who cannot visit clinics due to physical illness or infectious disease, the health ministry
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Full text of joint statement adopted at S. Korea-Canada summit

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a joint statement adopted by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during their summit in Seoul on Wednesday.Leaders' Joint Statement in Commemo
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(LEAD) Yoon, Canada PM agree to deepen cooperation in key minerals, increase youth exchanges

(ATTN: UPDATES with contents of joint statement, press conference; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed Wednesday to deepen the two countries
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(URGENT) Yoon says S. Korea, Canada agree to increase working holiday program quota

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(URGENT) Yoon says he and Trudeau agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals

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(URGENT) Yoon says he and Canada PM Trudeau condemn N. Korea's nuclear program

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(LEAD) S. Korea, Japan hold additional working-level talks on Seoul's Fukushima inspection

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with details) SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held additional working-level consultations Wednesday to discuss details of Seoul's inspection of Tokyo's plan to discharge contaminated wate
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Yoon, Canada PM hold summit on critical minerals, N. Korea

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a summit Wednesday on expanding cooperation on critical minerals and over North Korea's human rights situation.Trudeau arrived in Seou
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Trudeau says Canada ready work with S. Korea on critical minerals, N. Korea

By Kim Han-joo and Kang Jae-eunSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday his country is ready to seek close partnership with South Korea in critical minerals, clean energy and other areas.Trudeau also said in an
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Yoon calls for firm response to coercive diplomacy, nuclear threats

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol called on the world Wednesday to respond firmly to forces that attempt to change the status quo by force or use nuclear weapons for blackmail.Yoon issued the call in congratulatory remar
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Seoul considering 150 won hike of subway fare in second half

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government is considering raising the city's subway fare by 150 won (US$0.11) this year in a step back from the initially planned 300 won hike in consideration of growing financial burdens on the public, s
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Japanese envoy pledges to continue efforts in advancing Seoul-Tokyo ties

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Japan's top envoy to South Korea vowed Wednesday to continue efforts in advancing the ties between Seoul and Tokyo amid the resumption of so-called shuttle diplomacy between the neighbors in over a decade.Japanese Prime
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S. Korean consul visits detained football player in China: consulate

SHENYANG, China, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean consulate in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang said Wednesday it has been granted consular access to a South Korean midfielder based in China who is being detained by public security author
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(News Focus) N. Korea's 1st military spy satellite launch likely be timed with key July anniv.: experts

By Kim Soo-yeonSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has announced the completion of preparations to mount its first military spy satellite on a rocket, but some experts predicted the North may launch it around a key anniversary in July to flex its m
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Police seek arrest warrant for singer Nam Tae-hyun over alleged drug use

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- Police on Wednesday sought arrest warrants for singer Nam Tae-Hyun and reality show star Seo Min-jae over alleged illegal drug use. The Yongsan Police Station has been investigating them after Seo posted on Instagram last Au
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Yoon says S. Korea needs immigrant policies fit for global pivotal state

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday the growing number of immigrants in the country has raised the need for South Korea to come up with immigrant policies fit for its status as a "global pivotal state.
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S. Korea, Japan to hold additional working-level talks on Seoul's Fukushima inspection

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan plan to hold additional working-level consultations on Wednesday to discuss details of Seoul's inspection of Tokyo's plan to discharge contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear powe
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Climate, energy fair in Busan to explore policies, technologies for sustainable future

BUSAN, May 17 (Yonhap) -- A major climate and energy industry fair will take place in the southern port city of Busan next week, showcasing the latest environmentally friendly technologies and offering forums on policies for a sustainable future, org
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Presidential office, NIS launch cyber crisis management team

SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The presidential National Security Office and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) on Wednesday launched a public-private partnership tasked with responding to cyberthreats, the presidential office said.The national cyber