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Prosecutors seek arrest warrant for Thai Eastar Jet CEO

JEONJU, South Korea, March 2 (Yonhap) -- An arrest warrant has been requested for the South Korean head of a Thai low-cost carrier on breach of trust and other charges, the prosecution said Thursday.The pretrial detention warrant for Park Seok-ho, CE
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall to 7,000s

SEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea reported 7,561 new COVID-19 cases Thursday due to fewer tests a day earlier.The figure is a drop of 4,730 from the previous day as fewer tests were conducted on the March 1 Independence Movement Day.Compared wit
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(LEAD) N. Korean leader calls for attaining grain production goal amid reports of severe food shortages

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 4 paras; TRIMS 7th para; CHANGES photos)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on all farms across the country to focus on stepping up their grain production and meeting
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S. Korean Navy gets new frigate with reinforced anti-sub capabilities

SEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Navy has received a new frigate with enhanced anti-submarine capabilities, the state arms procurement agency said Thursday, amid the country's stepped-up efforts to strengthen readiness against growing
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 15 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,003: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 7,561 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Interest Limitation Act upheld as constitutional

SEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Interest Limitation Act that criminally punishes lenders charging higher interest rates than the legally allowed maximum rate of 20 percent a year is constitutional, officials sai
Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul07/-3Sunny0Incheon05/-2Sunny0Suwon06/-3Sunny0Cheongju07/-1Sunny0Daejeon08/-4Sunny0
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N. Korean leader calls for attaining grain production goal amid reports of severe food shortages

SEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on all farms across the country to focus on stepping up their grain production and meeting their goals for this year "without fail," wrapping up a four-day session of a
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U.S. lawmakers reintroduce bill on ending Korean War, improving relations between U.S., N. Korea

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 1 (Yonhap) -- A group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday reintroduced a bill calling for U.S. efforts to declare a formal end to the Korean War and improve relations with North Korea.The bill, "Peace on the Korean P
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U.S. supports Yoon's vision for S. Korea-Japan relations: State Dept.

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 1 (Yonhap) -- The United States supports South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's vision for cooperative relations between Seoul and Tokyo, a state department spokesperson said Wednesday.Department Press Secretary N
U.S. imposes sanctions on 3 entities, 2 individuals generating illicit revenue for N. Korea

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, March 1 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three companies and two individuals illicitly generating revenue for North Korea's weapons development programs.The U.S. Department of Treasury sai
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(LEAD) Lee accuses Yoon administration of humiliating forced labor victims

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with remarks during rally; CHANGES headline)SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung accused the government of President Yoon Suk Yeol of humiliating victims of Japan's wartime forced labor by treating
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(LEAD) S. Korea reports 12,291 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

(ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 7 paras; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea reported 12,291 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday amid a gradual slowdown in the pace of infections.The figure is slightly higher than the previous day's
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(LEAD) Yoon calls Japan 'partner' in tackling security, economic challenges

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more remarks by Yoon, background; ADDS photo)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday called Japan a "partner" in tackling security and economic challenges as he marked t
Lee criticizes gov't for pushing to mend relations with Japan without compensation

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SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday criticized the government of President Yoon Suk Yeol for trying to mend relations with Japan, saying trust-building is impossible unless Japan takes responsibility and offers leg
Full text of President Yoon Suk Yeol's speech on 104th March 1 Independence Movement Day

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SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- The following is a translation of President Yoon Suk Yeol's speech to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement. It was provided by his office.Fellow Koreans, 7.5 million Korean compatriots
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Yoon calls Japan 'partner' in tackling economic, security challenges

SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday called Japan a "partner" in tackling security and economic challenges as he marked the anniversary of the nation's 1919 independence movement against Japanese colonial ru
(URGENT) Yoon says S. Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation more important than ever

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(URGENT) Yoon calls Japan 'partner' sharing same universal values

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