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Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------S. Korea slaps first sanctions on N. Korea over crypto theft, cyberattacks SEOUL -- South Korea on Friday announced its first independent sanctions on No
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week.------------S. Korea, U.S. to resume 'live, virtual, constructive' elements in springtime allied drills: USFK SEOUL -- South Korea and the United
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------(LEAD) N.K. leader calls for stronger military power in photo session with parade participantsSEOUL -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called
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(LEAD) Lawmaker fined 15 mln won for embezzling funds donated to sexual slavery victims

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last two paras)SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Independent lawmaker Youn Mee-hyang was sentenced by a court to a fine of 15 million won (US$11,900) on Friday for embezzling funds donated to help support women who were f
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(LEAD) Former Deutsch Motors head gets suspended prison term for stock manipulation

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more details)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The former head of Deutsch Motors Inc., a BMW car dealer in South Korea, was convicted and given a suspended prison term on Friday for manipulating the company's
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Gov't offers condolences over death of former S. Korean POW

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The government has expressed condolences over the death of a former South Korean prisoner of war, who was held in North Korea for five decades before returning home, the defense ministry said Friday.Han Jae-bok died at the
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(2nd LD) N.K. leader calls for stronger military power in photo session with parade participants

(ATTN: UPDATES with details of Kim's daughter in paras 12-19; ADDS photo)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for bolstering the country's military strength at an unprecedented pace, during a photo sess
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Lawmaker fined 15 mln won for embezzling funds donated to sexual slavery victims

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Independent lawmaker Youn Mee-hyang was sentenced by a court to a fine of 15 million won (US$11,900) on Friday for embezzling funds donated to help support women who were forced into wartime sexual slavery by Japan during W
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Yoon promises to empower regional governments

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Friday to empower regional governments and help regions find their own growth engines.Yoon made the remark while presiding over a meeting on cooperation between central and local governments at
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(LEAD) PPP picks four candidates to run for party leader

(ATTN: ADDS more info on national convention)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) shortlisted the top four contenders in the race for party leader Friday, including front-runners Reps. Kim Gi-hyeon and Ahn Cheol-
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(2nd LD) Opposition leader appears for questioning in corruption probe

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with new info and photos)By Park BoramSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung appeared before prosecutors for questioning in a development corruption investigation Friday, accusing the Yoon Suk Yeol govern
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(2nd LD) Opposition leader appears for questioning in corruption probe

(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES with new info)By Park BoramSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung appeared before prosecutors for questioning in a development corruption investigation Friday, accusing the Yoon Suk Yeol government
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Former Deutsch Motors head gets suspended prison term for stock manipulation

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The former head of Deutsch Motors Inc., a BMW car dealer in South Korea, was convicted and given a suspended prison term on Friday for manipulating the company's stock prices.The Seoul Central District Cou
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Mongolian PM to make official visit to S. Korea next week

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene will make an official visit to South Korea next week as the two nations seek to strengthen political and economic ties, Seoul officials said Friday. Luvsannamsrai will arri
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PPP picks four candidates to run for party leader

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) shortlisted the top four contenders in the race for party leader Friday, including front-runners Reps. Kim Gi-hyeon and Ahn Cheol-soo.In addition to the two, Chun Ha-ram, a la
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S. Korea slaps first sanctions on N. Korea over crypto theft, cyberattacks

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday announced its first independent sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang's cryptocurrency theft and other illicit cyber activities.South Korea has decided to impose its own sanctions on fo
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(2nd LD) S. Korea to resume short-term visa issuance for travelers from China

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in 4th, 6th paras)SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will resume issuing short-term visas for travelers from China this weekend, a ranking government official said Friday.The government made the decision to restart i
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(LEAD) N.K. leader calls for stronger military power in photo session with parade participants

(ATTN: ADDS photo, more info in paras 5-6, 9-11)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for bolstering the country's military strength at an unprecedented pace, during a photo session with the participants of
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 20,000 for 9th day

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 20,000 for the ninth consecutive day Friday amid a downward trend in new infections.The country reported 13,504 new cases, including 38 from overseas, bringing the total cas
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(LEAD) S. Korea to resume short-term visa issuance for travelers from China

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info from 4th para)SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will resume issuing short-term visas for travelers from China this weekend, a ranking government official said Friday.The government made the decision to restart issui