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Senate-proposed resolution calls for stronger U.S.-S. Korea alliance

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, April 24 (Yonhap) -- A bipartisan group of senators on Monday introduced a resolution welcoming South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the United States and calling for efforts to use the opportunity to f
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(LEAD) U.S. will do what is necessary to defend S. Korea under any circumstances: Kirby

(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks from Kirby, more background in last 5 paras)By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States will do whatever is necessary to help defend its key ally South Korea, a National Security Council (N
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U.S. will do what is necessary to defend S. Korea under any circumstances: Kirby

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States will do whatever is necessary to help defend its key ally South Korea, a National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson said Monday, after Russia threatened to arm North Korea should Sou
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(LEAD) S. Korea evacuates 28 nationals from war-torn Sudan via military aircraft

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with presidential office's explanation; ADDS photo)SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea evacuated its nationals from war-torn Sudan using a military aircraft Monday, Seoul's presidential of
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S. Korea, U.S. simultaneously sanction N. Korean involved in WMD financing

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States announced Monday unilateral sanctions on a North Korean individual involved in the financing of Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction programs through illegal cyber activities, Seoul
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China steps up criticism of Yoon's remarks on Taiwan

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- China on Monday reiterated its call for South Korea to adhere to the "One China" policy amid a growing diplomatic spat between the two neighbors over Taiwan. The two countries have traded harsh words since Pres
Bus carrying S. Koreans in war-torn Sudan arrives at Port Sudan airport

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SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- A bus carrying South Korean nationals in Sudan arrived at an airport in the country's eastern region Monday, Seoul's presidential office said, as part of efforts to evacuate them from the war-torn country.The bus c
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(LEAD) Yoon says he cannot accept notion Japan 'must kneel because of our history 100 years ago'

(ATTN: UPDATES with presidential office's statement in paras 7-10)SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed his commitment to moving relations with Japan forward, saying in an interview published Monday that he cannot accept
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Yoon says he cannot accept notion Japan 'must kneel because of our history 100 years ago'

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed his commitment to moving relations with Japan forward, saying in an interview published Monday that he cannot accept the notion Japan "must kneel because of our history 100 years ag
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Scandal-plagued former DP leader Song returns home

SEOUL/YEONGJONGDO, South Korea, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Song Young-gil, the embattled former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) at the center of the "cash envelope" electioneering scandal engulfing the party, returned home M
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2 opposition lawmakers referred to prosecution for alleged defamation of first lady

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Police have referred two lawmakers of the main opposition Democratic Party to the prosecution for investigation and potential indictment on charges of spreading false information against first lady Kim Keon Hee, a police o
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S. Korea reports 10 more mpox infections

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea confirmed 10 more cases of mpox Monday, bringing the country's total to 30, health authorities said.Six of them are living in Seoul, three in Gyeonggi Province and one in North Chungcheong Province, while o
(LEAD) Yoon embarks on state visit to U.S.

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(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's departure in headline, lead)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol departed for Washington on Monday for a six-day state visit expected to strengthen the allies' response to North Korea
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Hiring of school teachers to be cut by up to 30 pct by 2027

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to slash hiring of new teachers across all elementary, middle and high schools by 20-30 percent by 2027 amid a steep fall in the school-age population, the education ministry said. The decision was rel
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PM expects S. Korea-U.S. summit to bring benefits for future generations

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Monday he expects President Yoon Suk Yeol's upcoming state visit to the United States this week to bring various tangible benefits for future generations.Han made the rema
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 10,000

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell below 10,000 on Monday due to fewer tests over the weekend as the country is well on track to pre-pandemic normalcy.The country reported 5,027 cases, including 20 imported cases
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S. Korea to promulgate laws on relocation of military airports

SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government plans to promulgate a set of special acts later this week to facilitate efforts to relocate military airports in the southern cities of Daegu and Gwangju, the defense ministry said Monday.The pr
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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 8 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,427: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 5,027 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Monday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, April 24 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Monday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul22/11Sunny10Incheon20/11Sunny20Suwon22/09Sunny20Cheongju20/12Sunny20Daejeon20/10Clo