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(URGENT) Yoon to pay state visit to U.S. from April 24-29: official

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S. Korea's nuclear envoy discusses N.K. denuclearization with German diplomat

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator met with a senior German diplomat in Berlin to discuss cooperation on denuclearization of North Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.During the meeting with the Germa
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White House announces details on Yoon's state visit to U.S. next week

WASHINGTON, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The White House on Wednesday announced detailed plans on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the United States next week, which it said will highlight the two countries' "ironclad"
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8 furniture firms, 12 officials indicted for alleged price-fixing

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors indicted eight furniture companies and 12 of their former and incumbent officials Thursday on charges of colluding to rig biddings for built-in furniture worth about 2.3 trillion won (US$1.7 billion) for nearly
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PPP, gov't discuss support for 'jeonse' scam victims, but reject proposal to publicly procure affected homes

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the government discussed a series of measures to support victims of home rental scams Thursday, but rejected a proposal from the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) t
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Yoon vows to work toward fair opportunities for disabled people

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to work harder to create a society where disabled people enjoy the same fair opportunities as non-disabled people.Yoon made the remark in a message marking the 43rd Day of People with
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New right turn rules to be enforced starting Saturday

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A new road traffic law obligating drivers to stop when turning right at intersections to better protect pedestrians will be formally enforced, beginning this weekend, after a three-month grace period, the National Police A
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S. Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, after their discovery at a former battle site in 2020, the defense ministry said Thursday.The ministry's ex
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Gov't seeks legislation giving rental scam victims priority to recoup deposits

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The interior ministry is pushing for a law revision that would give victims of home rental scams priority to recoup their security deposits before taxes are collected when their rented homes go up for auction, officials sa
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 10,000 for 3rd day amid eased virus curbs

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases stayed above 10,000 for the third straight day Thursday amid eased virus curbs aimed at regaining pre-pandemic normalcy. The country reported 14,094 cases, including 22 imported case
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Video of Korean War heroes to be aired in Times Square

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A video honoring notable U.S. and South Korean veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War will be aired in New York's Times Square this week, the veterans ministry said Thursday, as the two countries celebrate the 70th anniver
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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 9 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,401: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 14,094 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Navy to get new submarine with stronger covert mission capabilities, survivability

SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Navy is set Thursday to receive a new 3,000-ton submarine with reinforced capabilities to conduct covert underwater missions and precision strikes, the state arms procurement agency said.The delivery cere
Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul18/15Rain20Incheon16/13Rain10Suwon19/14Rain20Cheongju25/17Cloudy20Daejeon25/16Clo
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on April 20.Korean-language dailies-- Yoon hints at providing lethal weapons to Ukraine; 'one-way' diplomacy accelerates (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Yoon hints
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Biden-Yoon to show unity on N. Korea with many 'deliverables' for alliance: U.S. experts

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, April 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden will likely show strong unity on how to deal with threats posed by North Korea while they are expected to produce many deliverable agree
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(2nd LD) DP official at center of 'cash envelope' campaign scandal questioned again

(ATTN: UPDATES with arrest warrant for Kang in para 5)SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors questioned a key suspect in the "cash envelope" campaign scandal rocking the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) for the second time this week
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(2nd LD) Striking bus drivers in Changwon to return to work Thursday

(ATTN: UPDATES with a city government official's comment in para 5)CHANGWON, South Korea, April 19 (Yonhap) -- Unionized bus drivers in the southeastern city of Changwon decided Wednesday to resume work, ending their one-day walkout to demand hig
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(3rd LD) Yoon says S. Korea could provide non-humanitarian aid to Ukraine

(ATTN: UPDATES with positions from the Kremlin and Russian Embassy in Seoul in last four paras)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol has said South Korea could provide aid beyond humanitarian or financial support if Ukrain