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N. Korea still one of worst countries for human rights, freedom: report

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea was once again labeled one of the worst countries in terms of freedom, a recent report by a U.S.-funded freedom watchdog showed Friday.In an annual Freedom House report titled "Freedom in the World 2023,
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(2nd LD) N. Korean leader inspects 'actual war' readiness of artillery unit targeting enemy's airfield: KCNA

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS photos, comments from defense and unification ministries)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a "fire assault drill" of an artillery unit as he urged the mili
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59 pct oppose forced labor compensation plan: poll

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 60 percent of South Koreans are against the government's plan to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labor on its own without involving Japanese firms, a poll showed Friday.In the poll of 1,002 adul
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Prosecution mulls additionally charging JMS leader for sexual assault

DAEJEON, March 10 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors said Friday they are considering bringing additional sexual assault charges against Jeong Myeong-seok, the leader of a controversial religious group, as his detention period is set to expire soon.Jeong -- the
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Opposition leader blames prosecution for death of former aide

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung on Friday blamed the prosecution for the death of one of his former chiefs of staff, saying he cannot forgive what he calls the prosecution's "excess
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Lee's deceased former aide said to complain of probe by prosecutors in suicide note

SEONGNAM, South Korea, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of staff to opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who was found dead Thursday night in an apparent suicide, is said to have left a note complaining about being investigated by prosecutors in conne
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Assembly speaker attends MIKTA parliamentary leaders' meeting in Turkey

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo discussed issues ranging from North Korea's missile threats to climate change in a meeting in Turkey of the assembly speakers from five middle-power nations.The parliamentary leade
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S. Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, the defense ministry said Friday.The ministry's excavation team recovered the remains of Pfc. Kim Bong-hak
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S. Korea, U.S. to continue discussing concerns over Chips Act: trade minister

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States will continue to consult closely over Seoul's concerns regarding the U.S. Chips and Science Act, Seoul's trade minister said Thursday.The U.S. has also agreed to
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 10,000 for 4th day amid eased virus curbs

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed over 10,000 for the fourth straight day Friday amid eased COVID-19 virus curbs, with health authorities mulling further easing antivirus measures.The country reported 10,335 new
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 12 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,093: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 10,335 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Friday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Friday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul22/06Sunny0Incheon16/06Sunny0Suwon22/04Sunny0Cheongju25/06Sunny0Daejeon25/05Sunny0C
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(LEAD) N. Korean leader inspects tactical guided weapons test apparently targeting S. Korean military airport: state media

(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info, photos)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea announced Friday its leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a "fire assault drill" of an artillery unit a day earlier as he stressed
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Upgrading US allianceSummit with Biden brings focus to nuke deterrence, IRA and CHIPS Act issuesSeoul and Washington said President Yoon Suk Yeol will pay a state visit to the US on April 26.Yoon will have his third meeting with US President Joe Bide
N. Korean leader inspects 'fire assault drill' on Thursday to prepare to 'deter war': state media

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SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea announced Friday that its leader Kim Jong-un inspected a "fire assault drill" of an artillery unit a day earlier as he stressed the need to "overwhelmingly respond" to any war preparatio
(URGENT) N.K. leader stresses need for training to overwhelmingly contain 'war preparation moves' by enemy

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(URGENT) N. Korea says it conducted artillery drills on Thursday inspected by leader Kim

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Cost of provocation will increase until N. Korea changes behavior: State Dept.

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea will continue to face increased consequences unless it changes its behavior, a state department spokesperson said Thursday, hours after Pyongyang potentially fired multiple ballistic missiles
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U.S. intensifying 'every leg of nuclear triad' to ensure deterrence: Gen. Cotton

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States is enhancing every component of its nuclear capabilities to deter any potential aggression from North Korea, Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, said Thursday.The