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Health minister nominee vows medical reforms 'acceptable' to people, medical community

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Health Minister nominee Jeong Eun-kyeong vowed Friday to pursue medical reforms that can "gain support from both the people and the medical community" amid signs that the prolonged standoff between the governmen
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Heavy rain damages over 13,000 hectares of farmland in S. Korea

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The total area of farmland damaged by the torrential rains that pounded South Korea over the past two days is equivalent to 18,000 soccer fields, the agriculture ministry said Friday. A total of 13,033 hectares of farmland
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Defense ministry to reward soldiers who defied 'unjust' orders during martial law bid

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Friday it plans to reward soldiers who rejected "unjust" orders during former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid in a move seen as efforts to boost militar
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Nat'l Assembly adopts confirmation hearing reports for foreign, finance, industry minister nominees

By Yi Wonju SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Friday adopted confirmation hearing reports for the foreign, finance and industry minister nominees, clearing the way for President Lee Jae Myung to fill the posts.Parliamentary committe
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Not-guilty verdict finalized for key figure in Daejang-dong development scandal

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Friday finalized a not-guilty verdict for Kim Man-bae, a key figure in a high-profile development corruption scandal, acquitting him of bribing a regional council speaker to facilitate the development p
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Farmers threaten collective action against possible opening of agro market to U.S.

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Local farmers' groups on Friday intensified calls to protect South Korea's agricultural and livestock industries in ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, threatening to take collective action if the Se
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Lee urges thorough measures to prevent damage from heavy rains

By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung called on the government Friday to mobilize all available resources to prevent damage and accidents caused by the ongoing heavy downpour.Lee made the call during his visit to the Centr
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No abnormality found in contamination tests over suspected N.K. uranium wastewater discharge

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has found no abnormal levels of radioactive or heavy metal contamination in tests related to a suspected wastewater release from a North Korean uranium refining plant, the unification ministry announced Friday.I
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Seoul shares turn lower late Fri. morning on profit taking

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares turned lower late Friday morning as investors offloaded stocks to lock in profits amid lingering worries over U.S. tariff policies.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 14.57 points, or 0
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SEOUL, Jul. 18 (Yonhap) -- as posted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial news and information arm of Yonhap News Agency, at 11:00 a.m.TermToday (%)Previous Session (%)1-W2.502.501-M2.512.512-M2.512.513-M2.512.516-M2.522.5212-M2.522.52(END)
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Lee's approval rating edges up to 64 pct

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rebounded to 64 percent, a survey showed Friday.In the Gallup Korea survey of 1,001 adults conducted between Tuesday and Thursday, positive assessment of Lee's performance a
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(2nd LD) Court begins hearing on legality of ex-President Yoon's arrest

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES para 2-3)SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court held a hearing Friday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's request to challenge his arrest amid a special counsel probe into his botched attempt to impose mar
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Hanwha Aerospace creates new CEO position to lead European, British operations

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense systems giant Hanwha Aerospace Co. has created a new chief executive officer (CEO) position for its operations in Europe and Britain, underscoring the company's strategic focus on regional expansion
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Heavy rains leave 4 dead, 1 missing, over 5,000 evacuated

By Yi WonjuSEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Heavy rains that battered South Korea for three days have left four people dead, another missing and more than 5,000 people evacuated, officials said Friday, as weather authorities warned of more torrential rains
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Lee's special envoy highlights efforts to boost ties with France

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A presidential delegation visited France this week to meet with top French officials and lawmakers on behalf of President Lee Jae Myung and highlighted efforts to further enhance relations with the Europea
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Troops from 6 countries take part in K9 howitzer, K2 tank training in S. Korea

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Foreign troops from six countries are taking part in an education program in South Korea aimed at training them on the K9 self-propelled howitzer and the K2 main battle tank in the South, the Army said Friday.Some 70 milita
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(LEAD) Ex-President Yoon appears for hearing on legality of his arrest

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's arrival at court; RECASTS headline) SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court was set to hold a hearing Friday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's request to challenge his arrest amid a special counsel probe into his
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Seoul shares open higher on U.S. gains

SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened higher Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street following the release of strong economic data despite lingering concerns over U.S. tariffs. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 4.54
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(LEAD) 1 dead, another 2 in cardiac arrest in apartment fire in Gwangmyeong

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; CHANGES headline, dateline)GWANGMYEONG, South Korea, July 18 (Yonhap) -- One person was killed, another two in cardiac arrest and some 60 others injured after a fire broke out in an apartment parking lot in Gwangmyeong, jus