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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 17 COVID-19 deaths, total at 33,697: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 13,504 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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S. Korea to resume short-term visa issuance for travelers from China

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will resume issuance of short-term visas for travelers from China on Saturday, a ranking government official said.The government made the decision as China's COVID-19 infection wave has peaked and begun to s
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N.K. leader calls for stronger military power in photo session with parade participants

SEOUL, 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 a military parade held earlier this week, Pyongyang's s
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S. Korea, U.S. to resume 'live, virtual, constructive' elements in springtime allied drills: USFK

By Song Sang-hoSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States plan to incorporate "live, virtual and constructive" (LVC) training elements in this year's springtime combined military exercise for the first time in five y
(URGENT) S. Korea to resume short-term visa issuance for travelers from China

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Friday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Friday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul08/02Sleet10Incheon06/01Sleet10Suwon08/01Sleet10Cheongju08/02Sleet20Daejeon09/01Slee
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Opposition leader to appear for questioning in corruption probe

By Park BoramSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was set to appear before prosecutors for questioning Friday as part of a development corruption investigation that he condemned as politically motivated.Lee is scheduled to show
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U.S. offer for dialogue remains on table, but will not reduce sanctions on N. Korea: State Dept.

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States continues to remain open to dialogue with North Korea but will not reduce sanctions on the reclusive country just to bring Pyongyang back to the dialogue table, a state department spokes
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S. Korean, U.S. intelligence agencies issue joint security advisory against N.K. cyber threat

SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Intelligence agencies of South Korea and the United States on Friday issued a joint security advisory against illicit North Korean cyber activities aimed at stealing cryptocurrencies through ransomware attacks.The joint adv
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S. Korea's talk of nuclear armament warranted, but should focus on U.S. extended deterrence: U.S. expert

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- Discussions about South Korea developing its own nuclear capabilities may be warranted amid increasing nuclear threats from North Korea but the country is not at a point where it should actually consider
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(3rd LD) S. Korean team rescues 5 survivors in quake-hit Turkey

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details in para 5; ADDS photos)ANTAKYA, Turkey, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's disaster relief team operating in quake-struck Turkey rescued five survivors Thursday, according to on-site team off
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(4th LD) N. Korean leader attends military parade; ICBMs on display

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 14-17)By Kim Soo-yeon and Song Sang-hoSEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has staged a massive military parade in Pyongyang to mark the 75th founding anniversary of its armed forces, its state media confirm
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(2nd LD) S. Korean team rescues 4 survivors in quake-hit Turkey

(ATTN: CORRECTS details of survivors in para 4)ANTAKYA, Turkey, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's disaster relief team operating in quake-struck Turkey rescued four survivors Thursday, according to on-site team officials and Seoul's foreign mi
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S. Korean parliamentary speaker discusses energy cooperation with Norwegian counterpart

SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo met with his Norwegian counterpart Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation in energy and economy-related areas.In his meeting with Masud Gharahkhani, the head of Norway
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(LEAD) S. Korean team rescues 4 survivors in quake-hit Turkey

(ATTN: CHANGES dateline, headline, lead; UPDATES with details throughout)ANTAKYA, Turkey, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's disaster relief team operating in quake-struck Turkey rescued four survivors Thursday, according to on-site team officials
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(3rd LD) N. Korean leader attends military parade; ICBMs on display

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 12-13, 17; RECASTS 4th para)By Kim Soo-yeon and Song Sang-hoSEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has staged a massive military parade in Pyongyang to mark the 75th founding anniversary of its armed forces, i
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Yoon's office says gov't closely watching N.K. military parade

SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday the government is closely watching developments related to North Korea's military parade this week.North Korea staged a massive military parade in Pyongyang on Wednesda
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Court rejects lawsuit against deployment of THAAD missile defense system

SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit filed by local residents against the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense system in a southern town.In 2017, 396 residents of Seongju County and Gimcheon City in North G
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Yoon visits Turkish embassy to mourn earthquake victims

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the Turkish Embassy in Seoul on Thursday to offer his condolences over the victims of this week's devastating earthquake in Turkey, his office said.Yoon told Turkish Ambassad