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Main opposition calls on Yoon to apologize over gov't compensation plan for forced labor victims

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- The floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to apologize over the government's decision to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labor without th
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Yoon says S. Korea sought solution to forced labor row in both countries' interests

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that South Korea decided to compensate wartime forced labor victims without Japanese firms' involvement after looking for a way to settle the dispute in the interest of
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'Troubling' signs of activity at N. Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site: IAEA chief

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Tuesday "deeply troubling" signs of activity are continuously being detected at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear testing site.Rafael Grossi, director general of th
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S. Korea eases travel advisories for Spain, Tunisia to lowest level

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government has eased travel advisories for six countries, including Spain and Tunisia, to the lowest level in line with its latest COVID-19 guidelines, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.The level 2
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Over half of young women willing to give birth: survey

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- Over half of young women in South Korea said they are willing to give birth, a government survey showed Tuesday, as the nation is struggling to boost the world's lowest fertility rate. According to the survey of 15,000
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(LEAD) N. Korea warns of 'overwhelming' actions against U.S.-S. Korea military drills

(ATTN: TRIMS headline; UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS photo)SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned Tuesday the North is ready to take "overwhelming" actions against milita
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Six of S.Korean brand participates in 'Seoul Fashion Week exhibition' in Paris

SEOUL March 7 (Yonhap) -- Seoul City Government addressed on Tuesday that six of the South Korean brands has been provided with an opportunity to market and sell their products at the Tranoi exhibiti
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases rebound to over 12,000 amid eased virus curbs

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases rebounded to over 12,000 on Tuesday amid eased COVID-19 virus curbs, with health authorities considering further easing antivirus measures in the coming months.The country reported 12,28
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Top U.S. general may visit Seoul later this month: source

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and U.S. military authorities are in consultations on a possible visit to Seoul by U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley later this month, an informed source said Tuesday.If agreed, he is like
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 15 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,049: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 12,284 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Yoon's visit to Japan this month under strong consideration

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol could visit Japan this month for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following Seoul's decision to compensate wartime forced labor victims without Japanese firms' involvement, th
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SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Tuesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul18/06Cloudy0Incheon13/07Cloudy0Suwon18/05Cloudy0Cheongju20/05Sunny0Daejeon20/05Clou
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N. Korea set to take 'overwhelming' actions against U.S.-S. Korea military drills, Kim Yo-jong says

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, warned Tuesday the North is ready to take "overwhelming" actions against military activities by the United States and South Korea, as its rivals are st
(URGENT) N. Korea ready to take 'overwhelming' actions against U.S.-S. Korea military activities, Kim Yo-jong says

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(LEAD) U.S. will continue to strengthen cooperation with S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

(ATTN: UPDATES with additional remarks from department spokesperson, more information from 9th para)By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The United States will continue to strengthen its trilateral cooperation with South Korea and Japan, a
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U.S. will continue to strengthen cooperation with S. Korea, Japan: State Dept.

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The United States will continue to strengthen its trilateral cooperation with South Korea and Japan, a state department spokesperson said Monday, shortly after Seoul and Tokyo announced steps aimed at im
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(2nd LD) Civic groups condemn S. Korea's proposal to end forced labor dispute with Japan

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 10-13)SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean civic groups supporting the victims of Japan's wartime forced labor condemned the Seoul government's plan Monday to compensate them through a public foundati
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Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Hankook Tire's chief

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- An arrest warrant has been requested for the chief of Hankook Tire & Technology Co. on embezzlement and other charges, prosecutors said Monday.Chairman Cho Hyun-bum is suspected of having lent around 13 billion won (US$10 m
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Forced labor compensation plan faces legal obstacles

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The government's plan to compensate the victims of Japan's wartime forced labor with funds from domestic companies is facing legal obstacles that could result in new court battles over compensation. The foreign mini