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S. Korea, U.S. to discuss 'concerns' over U.S. Chips Act: trade minister

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 8 (Yonhap) -- There exist concerns over the United States' Chips and Science Act that it may require too much information in exchange for U.S. government subsidies, South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun sa
S. Korea, U.S. pledge to step up efforts to cut off illicit funds to N. Korean weapons program

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have agreed to intensify their joint efforts to cut off illicit funds being funneled to North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs, the South Korean fore
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N. Korea likely to conduct nuclear test amid continued missile testing: U.S. report

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is expected to conduct a nuclear test as it continues to develop its missile capabilities in an attempt to drive a wedge between the United States and South Korea, a U.S. intelligence report
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(3rd LD) 4 dead, 4 seriously injured in truck crash in Sunchang

(ATTN: UPDATES with death toll; AMENDS headline) SUNCHANG, South Korea, March 8 (Yonhap) -- A small truck rammed through a crowd of about 20 people in the southwestern county of Sunchang on Wednesday, leaving four people dead and four others seriousl
2 firms fined for naked short selling

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SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Two financial firms operating in South Korea were slapped with fines Wednesday for violating short selling rules, the financial regulator said.The Securities & Futures Commission under the Financial Services Commission (FSC
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Yoon orders all-out efforts to swiftly put out wildfire in Hapcheon

SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday instructed relevant authorities to make all-out efforts to swiftly put out a large wildfire in a southeastern county. The instruction came after the fire prompted the evacuation of about
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(4th LD) Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon elected new leader of ruling party

(ATTN: UPDATES with Kim's acceptance speech, photo, details)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Four-term lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon was elected new leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday in a boon for President Yoon Suk Yeol se
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(3rd LD) Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon elected new leader of ruling party

(ATTN: CORRECTS numbers in para 3)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Four-term lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon was elected new leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday in a boon for President Yoon Suk Yeol seeking to strengthen his grip o
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(2nd LD) Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon elected new leader of ruling party

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with election result, photos)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Four-term lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon was elected new leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday in a boon for President Yoon Suk Yeol seeking to
(URGENT) Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon elected new leader of ruling party

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(LEAD) S. Korea to accelerate Quad working group participation: official

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(ATTN: UPDATES with China's response in last 2 paras; CHANGES dateline)WASHINGTON/BEIJING, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to "proactively accelerate" its participation in the Quad working group, while it has not yet formally jo
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Yoon calls for unity at ruling party convention

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the ruling People Power Party's (PPP) national convention Wednesday, and called for unity among its members and soon-to-be leaders.Yoon gave congratulatory remarks at the c
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Former activist returns to sexual slavery protest following court ruling on corruption scandal

SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Youn Mee-hyang, a lawmaker who previously led a civic group supporting victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, returned to the group's street rally Wednesday after a three-year absence, during which she struggled
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Key figure in development corruption case additionally indicted

SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- The owner of an asset management firm at the center of a high-profile development corruption scandal was additionally indicted Thursday on charges of concealing criminal proceeds. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Offi
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Minister requests Britain's role in persuading N. Korea to give up nukes, missiles

SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's unification minister on Wednesday asked for Britain's role in persuading North Korea to abandon its nuclear and missile programs, and return to talks, citing London's diplomatic ties with Pyongyang
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(2nd LD) 3 dead, 5 seriously injured in truck crash in Sunchang

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more info)SUNCHANG, South Korea, March 8 (Yonhap) -- A small truck rammed through a crowd of about 20 people in the southwestern county of Sunchang on Wednesday, leaving three people dead and five others seriously injur
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S. Korea to help Turkey build temporary homes for earthquake survivors

SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to help Turkey set up shelters for the survivors of last month's devastating earthquake in the European country, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.The decision was made at an interagency meeting on w
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Yoon calls for bold measures to address low birth rate

SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol called Wednesday for bold measures to address the country's record-low birth rate, his office said.Yoon issued the order while receiving a briefing on the operation plans of the Presidential Comm
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(LEAD) Ruling party holds national convention to pick new leader

(ATTN: UPDATES with event opening, photo)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) held a national convention Wednesday to pick a new leader to head the party through next year's general elections and help move Pr
S. Korea to accelerate Quad working group participation: official

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WASHINGTON, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to "proactively accelerate" its participation in the Quad working group, while it has not yet formally joined the U.S.-led team also involving Australia, India and Japan, a senior Seoul of