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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall to lowest Thursday tally in 31 weeks

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to the lowest Thursday tally in 31 weeks as the country has seen a gradual downward trend and has taken steps to fully regain pre-pandemic normalcy.The country reported 16,862 new ca
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 36 COVID-19 deaths, total at 33,522: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea's COVID-19 cases fall to 16,862: KDCA

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Thursday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Thursday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul02/-6Sunny20Incheon01/-6Sunny20Suwon02/-6Sunny20Cheongju03/-5Sunny20Daejeon04/-6Sun
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(LEAD) N. Korea warns of 'toughest' response to any U.S. military action

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; REWRITES lead, headline; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Thursday it will take the "toughest reaction" to any U.S. military action in response to the U.S. defense chief
N. Korea says it will take 'toughest reaction' to any U.S. military attempt

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SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Thursday it will take the "toughest reaction" to any U.S. military attempt under the principle of "nuke for nuke and an all-out confrontation for an all-out confrontation."The North&#
(URGENT) N. Korea says it is not interested in 'any contact' with U.S. as long as it pursues its 'hostile policy''

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(URGENT) N. Korea says it will take 'toughest reaction' to any U.S. military attempt

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U.S. will continue to work with UNSC members to hold N. Korea accountable: U.S. ambassador

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- The United States will continue to work with other members of the United Nations Security Council to hold North Korea accountable for its missile provocations, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Gre
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(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. hold combined air drills, involving B-1B bombers, F-22, F-35 stealth fighters: defense ministry

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 5-7; RECASTS 8th para)SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States staged combined air drills, involving B-1B strategic bombers and F-22 and F-35B stealth fighters from the U.S. Air Force, in a
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S. Korea, U.S. hold combined air drills, involving B-1B bombers, F-22, F-35 stealth fighters: defense ministry

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States staged combined air drills, involving B-1B strategic bombers and F-22 and F-35B stealth fighters from the U.S. Air Force, in a show of Washington's "will and capabilities" ag
(URGENT) S. Korea, U.S. hold combined air drills, involving B-1B bomber, F-22, F-35 stealth fighters: defense ministry

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Another broadcasting watchdog official arrested over alleged score rigging in cable channel relicensing

SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- An official of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) was arrested Wednesday on suspicions of score manipulation in the process of renewing a broadcasting license for a cable TV channel in 2020.The official, identified by
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S. Korea condemns deadly mosque bombing in Pakistan

SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean foreign ministry on Wednesday denounced the recent deadly bombing attack at a mosque in Pakistan, and expressed condolences to the victims and their bereaved families.At least 100 people have been confirmed
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(LEAD) S. Korea may test-fire new 'high-power' Hyunmoo ballistic missile in near future: source

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with defense ministry's response; CHANGES headline, lead)SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is looking to test-launch a new "high-power" ballistic missile in the near future, an informed source said Wednes
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(LEAD) U.S. ambassador tries to allay S. Koreans' anxiety about 'extended deterrence' commitment

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 7 paras)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- Philip Goldberg, the top American envoy here, publicly asked South Korea on Wednesday to have confidence in Washington over its "extended deterrence" commitment ag
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DP vows to push for special counsel probe into stock manipulation allegations involving first lady

SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday vowed to push for a special counsel probe into stock manipulation allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee.The DP has long accused Kim of being one of the market pl
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Ex-President Park's chief secretary acquitted of obstructing Sewol ferry panel

SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- Lee Byung-kee, who served as presidential chief of staff during the Park Geun-hye presidency, and eight other former government officials were acquitted Wednesday of charges of hindering the activities of an independent pane
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Yoon visits silicon wafer production facility

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol visited a silicon wafer production facility Wednesday, vowing to spare no assistance for companies making bold investments.Yoon visited the headquarters of SK siltron, a manufacturer of
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U.S. ambassador tries to allay S. Koreans' anxiety about 'extended deterrence' commitment

By Yi WonjuSEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- Philip Goldberg, the top American envoy here, publicly asked South Korea on Wednesday to have confidence in Washington over its "extended deterrence" commitment against North Korean threats.Goldberg ma