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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases over 20,000 for 2nd day amid eased virus curbs

(ATTN: ADDS new mpox infections in last 4 paras)SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed above 20,000 for the second consecutive day Thursday as the daily caseload continued to log on-week growth on eased virus restrict
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Prosecution expands probe into massive stock manipulation scandal

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors investigating a suspected case of large-scale stock manipulation have secured detailed transaction data for the stocks allegedly used by price manipulators, informed officials said Thursday.The Korea Exchange'
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Army, Navy to hold ROTC commissioning ceremony twice a year

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Army and Navy plan to hold a commissioning ceremony for the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) twice a year, officials said Thursday, in a move to ensure a stable supply of military officers amid th
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(LEAD) PM Han departs for Britain for King Charles III's coronation on 4-nation European trip

(ATTN: UPDATES with departure)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo left for Britain on Thursday for King Charles III's coronation as part of a weeklong trip to Europe that also includes stops in Sweden, Austria and R
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S. Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, about 13 years after their discovery in the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, the defense ministry sai
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PM Han to depart for Britain for King Charles III's coronation on 4-nation European trip

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was set to depart for Britain on Thursday for King Charles III's coronation as part of a weeklong trip to Europe that also includes stops in Sweden, Austria and Romania.Han will f
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases over 20,000 for 2nd day amid eased virus curbs

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed above 20,000 for the second consecutive day Thursday as the daily caseload continued to log on-week growth on eased virus restrictions.The country reported 20,146 cases, includin
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N. Korea steps up criticism of S. Korea-U.S. deterrence plan

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korean workers and members of social groups have joined the North's criticism of a recent summit agreement between South Korea and the United States on strengthening U.S. extended deterrence, according to state medi
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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 7 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,512: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 20,146 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Around 210,000 students treated for depression, anxiety disorders since 2019: report

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 210,000 children and teens in South Korea visited a hospital for depression or anxiety disorders over the past four years, data from the National Health Insurance Service showed Thursday.According to the data submitted
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SEOUL, May. 04 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul26/15Sunny80Incheon24/15Sunny80Suwon26/14Sunny70Cheongju25/15Sunny80Daejeon25/14Su
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Foreign reserves grow in April on dollar's fall

SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves grew in April as the dollar's descent increased the conversion value of holdings in other currencies, central bank data showed Thursday.The country's foreign reserves came to US$426.
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U.S. working with S. Korea, Japan to address N. Korea's human rights violations

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, May 3 (Yonhap) -- The United States is working closely with South Korea and Japan to address human rights violations committed by North Korea, including the abduction of foreign nationals, a state department spokesperson sa
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(LEAD) Defector-turned-lawmaker denies illegal political donation allegations

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 3 paras)By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Tae Yong-ho of the People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday flatly denied allegations that he received an illegal political donation around last year's loc
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Yoon voices hope for deeper S. Korea-Japan friendship

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol voiced hope Wednesday for deeper friendship and cooperation between South Korea and Japan as he prepares to hold a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida this weekend, his offi
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Top general visits western border units amid N. Korean threats

SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military officer visited Army units near the western border Wednesday to inspect their readiness against North Korean threats, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.JCS Chairman Gen. Kim Seung-kyum's
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Defector-turned-lawmaker denies illegal political donation allegations

By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Tae Yong-ho of the People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday flatly denied allegations that he received an illegal political donation around last year's local elections amid several other looming controver
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Ruling party heaps praise on Yoon for breakthrough in relations with Japan

By Kang Jae-eunSEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) praised President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday for making a breakthrough in long-stalled relations with Japan after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will visi
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Unification Minister urges efforts to persuade N. Korea to make 'right' decision

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Kwon Young-se on Wednesday called for efforts to persuade North Korea to make the "right" decision for the sake of all members of the Korean Peninsula, although Pyongyang has shown