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(2nd LD) USS Nimitz carrier in S. Korea amid N. Korea's saber-rattling

(ATTN: UPDATES with U.S. official's remarks in paras 6-9; RECASTS 4th para)SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday, in yet another show of America's militar
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Hong Konger referred to prosecution for beating airport workers in baggage dispute

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Police referred a traveler from Hong Kong to the prosecution Tuesday for investigation and possible indictment on charges of beating two airport workers in a dispute over baggage handling.The 32-year-old man has been arres
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S. Korea welcomes U.N. report on N. Korea's abduction, enforced disappearances

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Tuesday welcomed a new report by the United Nations Human Rights Office condemning North Korea's abductions and human rights violations.In the report published Tuesday, the Office of the
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Remains of some 40 Korean War massacre victims unearthed in Asan

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Multiple remains believed to be civilians massacred for collaborating with North Korea during the Korean War (1950-53) have been discovered in central South Korea, a state truth panel said Tuesday.The Truth and Reconciliat
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S. Korea approves plan to buy CH-47F Chinook helicopters

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea endorsed a defense project Tuesday to purchase an unspecified number of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to replace the Army's aging heavy-lift choppers, the state arms procurement agency said.The Defense Project
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan to hold joint exercise involving USS Nimitz: U.S. official

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States and Japan will soon hold a trilateral maritime exercise, involving an American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, a U.S. Navy official said Tuesday.Rear Adm. Christopher Sweeney, the commander
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PM calls for utmost efforts to boost exports

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday urged South Korean diplomatic mission chiefs to make utmost efforts to help local firms increase exports and address supply chain disruptions. Han made the remarks at a meeting with m
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KF-21 prototypes successfully conduct 1st armament flight tests

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea successfully carried out the first armament tests on two prototypes of its homegrown KF-21 fighter Tuesday, the state arms procurement agency said, in a step to vet its combat capabilities. The prototypes under
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(LEAD) Yoon calls for full disclosure of N.K. human rights violations

(ATTN: UPDATES with details)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that North Korea's human rights abuses should be fully laid bare around the world, as the government prepares to publish a report on the No
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(LEAD) USS Nimitz carrier in S. Korea amid N. Korea's saber-rattling

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead, 2nd para; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday, in yet another show of America's military might against growing
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(LEAD) N. Korean leader urges more production of weapons-grade nuclear materials; photos of tactical nuclear warheads released

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS photos)By Kim Soo-yeonSEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has "guided" the country's nuclear weaponization project, calling for expanding the production of weap
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Yoon calls for full disclosure of N.K. human rights violations

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol called Tuesday for fully disclosing North Korea's human rights violations to the international community.Yoon said during a Cabinet meeting that the government is preparing to publish a report o
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases continue on-week growth amid eased curbs

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases rose to over 12,000 on Tuesday to report on-week growth for eight days in a row amid the relaxation of most antivirus restrictions to regain pre-pandemic normalcy.The country reported 1
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USS Nimitz carrier to arrive in S. Korea in apparent warning to N. Korea

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- An imposing U.S. aircraft carrier is set to arrive in the southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday, officials here said, in yet another show of America's military might against growing North Korean threats.The nuclea
(URGENT) S. Korea adds 8 more COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,231: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 12,129 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Tuesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Tuesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul16/05Cloudy0Incheon13/05Cloudy0Suwon16/02Cloudy0Cheongju18/03Cloudy0Daejeon17/02Cl
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Grandson of ex-President Chun apprehended at Incheon Int'l Airport over drug use

SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Police apprehended a grandson of late former President Chun Doo-hwan at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday over suspected illegal drug use. Chun Woo-won, the 27-year-old grandson, was detained by officers from the Se
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Four labor group officials arrested for alleged unauthorized contact with N. Korea spies

SUWON, South Korea, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Four current or former executives of a major umbrella labor group have been arrested on charges of making unauthorized contact with North Korean spies, according to court officials Tuesday.The Suwon District C
(URGENT) N. Korea again tested nuclear-capable underwater weapon system from March 25-27: KCNA

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