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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 18,871 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Sunday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Sunday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul04/-8Sunny30Incheon04/-5Sunny30Suwon04/-9Sunny30Cheongju05/-8Cloudy20Daejeon05/-8Clo
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(Yonhap Interview) NATO chief calls for stronger security ties with S. Korea to address China, other global challenges

By Chung Bin-na and Song Sang-hoBRUSSELS, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of beefing up cooperation between NATO and South Korea to counter China's growing
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(5th LD) Opposition leader Lee claims innocence in corruption probe

(ATTN: UPDATES with Lee's comments in 12th para)SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Saturday released a statement rejecting corruption allegations over a property development project after he appeared before prosecutors
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(4th LD) Opposition leader Lee claims innocence in corruption probe

(ATTN: UPDATES with details about Lee's questioning in paras 10-11)SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Saturday released a statement rejecting corruption allegations over a property development project after he appeared
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(3rd LD) Opposition leader Lee claims innocence in corruption probe

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with details from Lee's statement; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Saturday released a statement rejecting corruption allegations over a property developme
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Thom Browne to set up new company in Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) – Thom Browne, a luxury fashion brand based in New York City, will now focus even more on the Korean market by setting up a new company. The fashion house will establish Thom B
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U.N. rapporteur for N. Korea human rights to visit S. Korea next week

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Elizabeth Salmon, the U.N. special rapporteur for North Korea's human rights, will visit South Korea next week, diplomatic sources here said Saturday.The sources said Salmon will be here for about five days from Sunday
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(2nd LD) Opposition leader Lee appears for questioning in corruption probe

(ATTN: ADDS Lee's remarks, more details in paras 5-7)SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung appeared before prosecutors for questioning Saturday as part of a corruption investigation that he has denounced as political oppressi
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(LEAD) Opposition leader Lee appears for questioning in corruption probe

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with Lee's arrival in first 4 paras; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung appeared before prosecutors for questioning Saturday as part of a corruption investigation that h
(URGENT) Opposition leader Lee appears before prosecutors for questioning

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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 30,000

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 3, 5)SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell under 30,000 Saturday as the country plans to lift a mask mandate for most indoor places next week. The country reported 23,612 new
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 30,000

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new coronavirus cases fell under 30,000 Saturday as the country plans to lift a mask mandate for most indoor places next week. The country reported 23,612 new cases, including 48 from overseas, bringing th
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 29 COVID-19 deaths, total at 33,361: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 23,612 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul-1/-12Sunny30Incheon-1/-10Cloudy30Suwon-1/-12Sunny30Cheongju-1/-11S
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 28.Korean-language dailies-- National pension to run out by 2055 at this rate (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- National pension to be fully drained in 2055; geared u
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Opposition leader Lee to appear for questioning in corruption probe

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was set to appear before prosecutors for questioning Saturday as part of a corruption investigation that he has denounced as political oppression against the opposition.It will mark the secon
White House highlights cryptocurrency risks, citing N. Korean cyber theft

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The White House emphasized the need to enhance cyber security on Friday, highlighting cyber thefts committed by North Korean actors.It said poor cybersecurity has allowed North Korea to steal over US$1 b
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N. Korean leader's sister condemns U.S. provision of tanks to Ukraine

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued a statement Friday criticizing the United States' decision to send tanks to Ukraine to help its fight against Russia's invasion, saying that Washington is crossin