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S. Korean police search for 2 Kazakhstanis who fled airport

INCHEON, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean police are trying to capture two Kazakhstanis who fled Incheon International Airport on Sunday, after they were denied entry into the country for unspecified reasons, officials said. The two foreigners climb
Sunday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Sunday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul14/07Sunny0Incheon12/06Sunny0Suwon14/06Sunny0Cheongju16/08Cloudy0Daejeon17/07Cloudy
Arrest warrant request for son of former Gyeonggi gov. dismissed

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SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean court on Saturday dismissed a police request to issue an arrest warrant for the eldest son of a former Gyeonggi governor accused of taking illegal drugs.The Suwon District Court rejected the request to arres
2.4 magnitude quake hits waters off S. Korea's northwest coast

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SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck in waters off South Korea's northwest coast Saturday, but no damage has been reported, authorities said. The quake took place in waters about 65 kilometers southwest of the country'
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Major labor union holds rally in downtown Seoul

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Members of a major South Korean umbrella union rallied in downtown Seoul on Saturday to condemn the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, jamming traffic in the neighborhood.Some 13,000 union members of the Korean Confederation of
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N. Korea holds general meeting of Olympic Committee

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a general meeting of its Olympic Committee to discuss plans for this year, vowing to win more medals in international competitions, its state media said Saturday, after the country was reinstated for t
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New COVID-19 cases over 10,000 for 5th day amid eased restrictions

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases topped the 10,000 threshold for the fifth consecutive Saturday, with more people traveling mask-free amid eased virus restrictions in public areas.The country reported 10,448 new COVID-
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,217: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 10,448 new daily COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on March 25.Korean-language dailies-- N. Korea boasts undersea drone on South's West Sea Defense Day (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Yoon mourns deaths of 55 on West S
Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Mar. 25 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul18/07Cloudy30Incheon15/06Cloudy30Suwon18/06Cloudy30Cheongju17/09Sunny60Daejeon16/0
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(LEAD) Unification minister discusses cooperation on N. Korea with top Japanese officials

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 5-7)SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's unification minister had discussions with top Japanese government officials on ways to bolster cooperation over North Korea's nuclear and missile problems
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(3rd LD) S. Korea to seek extradition of crypto fugitive Kwon from Montenegro

(ATTN: UPDATES with reports on criminal complaint against Kwon, extradition hearing in paras 6-8)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean prosecutors said Friday they will seek the extradition of Do Kwon, the wanted co-founder of Terraf
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Arrest warrant sought for broadcasting watchdog chief in score rigging

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors sought an arrest warrant Friday for the chief of the broadcasting regulator on suspicion of score manipulation during the renewal of a broadcasting license for a cable TV network in 2020.Korea Com
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Minor opposition tables bill for special counsel probe into stock manipulation allegedly involving first lady

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The minor opposition Justice Party tabled a bill Friday calling for a special counsel investigation of first lady Kim Keon Hee over stock manipulation allegations.Kim is accused of being involved in the stock manipulation
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(LEAD) U.S. Forces Korea holds first deployment training of THAAD 'remote' launcher

(ATTN: UPDATES with air drills in last 3 paras; RECASTS 5th para)SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said Friday it has conducted the first training on the deployment of a "remote" launcher of its Terminal High Altitu
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.------March 20 -- N. Korea holds nuclear counterattack simulation drills; Kim urges perfect readiness: KCNA21 -- S. Korea seeks to block N. Korea from acqu
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------S. Korea calls on N. Korea to pay back US$80 mln loanSEOUL -- South Korea's unification ministry Friday called on North Korea to repay its 2007 loan
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------(LEAD) N. Korea tests 'underwater nuclear attack drone,' cruise missiles for nuclear warhead: KCNASEOUL -- North Korea tested a new u
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week.------------(LEAD) N. Korea fired 4 cruise missiles Wednesday: defense ministerSEOUL-- South Korea's Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said Thursday that