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Opposition leader says Japan should use Fukushima water for drinking if it's safe

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Monday rejected Japan's claims of the safety of the water set to be released from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, saying if it is safe enough to
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(3rd LD) 4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more info)By Park BoramSEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast city of Donghae on Monday, the 35th one the same area has experienced in about three weeks, leading to residents repo
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PPP to launch own investigation team over opposition lawmaker's cryptocurrency scandal

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party said Monday it plans to launch an internal task force to look into suspicions surrounding cryptocurrency dealings of opposition lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk.Kim has come under fire following revelations
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Gov't, ruling party agree on measures to ease energy cost burdens

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) agreed Monday to implement a set of support measures aimed at easing energy cost burdens on households ahead of an upcoming hike in electricity and gas rat
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S. Korea, U.S. conduct joint analysis on possible Korean War remains

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States began joint regular identification work Monday on possible remains of American soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's defense ministry said.The two-day examinations on th
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 10,000

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases dipped below 10,000 on Monday, as the country moved to end almost all COVID-19 restrictions and return to pre-pandemic normalcy. The country reported 7,178 cases, including 16 imported
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 7 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,610: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 7,178 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Yoon thanks teachers on Teachers' Day

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol thanked all teachers Monday for their love and dedication to children as he marked Teachers' Day."On Teachers' Day, I deeply thank you for your love and dedication," he wrote in a
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SEOUL, May. 15 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul27/14Sunny0Incheon24/14Sunny0Suwon27/11Sunny0Cheongju29/13Sunny0Daeje
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(2nd LD) 4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more info)SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast city of Donghae on Monday, the weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.The quake occurred in waters about 59 kilomete
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N. Korea slams U.S. for being behind Japan's military 'collusion' with NATO

SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Monday the United States is behind Japan's move to seek military "collusion" with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), denouncing Washington for aiming to build a military bloc in t
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(LEAD) 4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more info)SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast city of Donghae on Monday, the weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.The quake occurred in waters about 59 kilomete
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on May 15.Korean-language dailies-- DP cuts ties with Rep. Kim as he leaves party amid cryptocurrency scandal (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- DP lawmaker leaves party amid c
4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast

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SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coastal city of Donghae on Monday, South Korea's weather agency reported.The quake occurred in waters about 59 kilometers northeast of Donghae at 6:27 a.m., according to
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(URGENT) 4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast: weather agency

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(4th LD) DP lawmaker says he will leave party amid cryptocurrency scandal

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 14-16)SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Nam-kuk of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) said Sunday he will leave the party amid snowballing allegations of his involvement in massive cryptocurrency deal
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(2nd LD) Yoon to meet with Biden, Kishida on margins of G-7 summit

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 18-19)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol will attend a Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan, later this week and hold a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden
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(3rd LD) DP lawmaker says he will leave party amid cryptocurrency scandal

(ATTN: UPDATES with DP leader's apology; CHANGES photos)SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Nam-kuk of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) said Sunday he will leave the party amid snowballing allegations of his involvement in massive cryptoc
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(LEAD) Ruling party, gov't decide to ask Yoon to veto nursing act

(ATTN: UPDATES with results)SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the government decided Sunday to ask President Yoon Suk Yeol to veto the opposition-led nursing act amid strong protests from doctors and assistant nurses a