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N.K. science commission's 2023 research to focus on agriculture, key industries

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's commission in charge of science and technology has set the development of agriculture and the country's key industries as its main research goals for the new year, Pyongyang's main newspaper said F
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Downpours, strong winds hit Jeju, disrupting airport operations

JEJU, South Korea, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- About 300 mm of heavy rain soaked Jeju Island's mountain areas amid strong winds over the past day, causing flight cancellations and delays, the weather agency said Friday.The Jeju Regional Meteorological Ad
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Opposition lawmaker's office, house raided over alleged bribery

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the home and the office of Rep. Lim Jong-seong of the main opposition Democratic Party on Friday as part of an investigation into bribery allegations.The National Police Agency (NPA) probing the case sent inve
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N. Korea stresses Cabinet's role as economic command tower

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday stressed the Cabinet's role as a control tower for economic policy as it pushes to implement economic goals laid out for this year, according to its state media Friday.At a plenary meeting of the N
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S. Korea's COVID-19 cases fall to lowest Fri. tally in 11 weeks

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to the lowest Friday tally in 11 weeks, with health authorities staying on high alert over rising imported cases from China and other regions. The country reported 39,726 new COVID-
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78 people nabbed in massive house rental scam

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Police said Friday they have arrested 78 people in a massive housing rental scam that caused a combined unpaid sum of 8 billion won (US$6.5 million) in deposits belonging to dozens of tenants.An investigation
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 51 COVID-19 deaths, total at 32,867: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 39,726 new COVID-19 cases

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Yoon's office allows MBC reporters to board presidential jet

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol has allowed local broadcaster MBC's reporters to board the presidential jet for his upcoming overseas trip, officials said Friday, after banning them earlier over controversial cove
Friday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Friday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul11/07Rain60Incheon09/07Rain60Suwon11/06Rain30Cheongju13/05Rain60Daejeon13/08Rain60Ch
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 13.Korean-language dailies-- Forced labor issue to be solved the way Japan 'wishes' (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Gov't to seek third-party compensati
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(LEAD) Biden says 'Katchi Kapshida' on Korean American Day

(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of statement from President Biden throughout; CHANGES headline, lead)By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden underscored the importance of a strong U.S.-South Korea alliance on Thursday, say
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(LEAD) U.S. remains fully committed to defense of S. Korea with extended deterrence: Pentagon

(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of a state department press briefing, more information in paras 3, 11-14; ADDS photo)By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- The United States remains ready and capable to deter and counter any potential aggression
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U.S. remains fully committed to defense of S. Korea with extended deterrence: Pentagon

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- The United States remains ready and capable to deter and counter any potential aggression against South Korea under its extended deterrence, a Pentagon spokesperson said Thursday, in apparent opposition
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Biden to highlight importance, strength of U.S.-S. Korea alliance on Korean American Day

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Joe Biden will underscore the importance of a strong U.S.-South Korea alliance while also highlighting the strength the Korean American community brings to his country, White House officia
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N. Korea likely to continue provocations despite completely failed economy: Amb. Cho

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is widely expected to continue its provocations this year, presenting a very serious challenge for the entire international community, South Korea's ambassador to the United States Cho Ta
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Drug safety ministry raided over suspicions related to process of approving coronavirus medicine

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors raided the drug safety ministry Thursday over possible illegal activities in clinical trials during the approval process for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, officials said.The Seoul Western District Prosecutor
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(LEAD) Ex-Ssangbangwool chief said to return home this week after arrest in Thailand

(ATTN: ADDS last 2 paras; MODIFIES 3rd para)SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- An underwear tycoon nabbed in Thailand earlier this week in connection with the prosecutors' ongoing investigation into opposition leader Lee Jae-myung's corruption allega
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Ex-Ssangbangwool chief said to return home this week after arrest in Thailand

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- An underwear tycoon nabbed in Thailand earlier this week in connection with the prosecutors' ongoing investigation into opposition leader Lee Jae-myung's corruption allegations is willing to voluntarily return home
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Yoon's comment on nuclear armament indication of will to defend nation: official

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol's recent comment on the possibility of South Korea's own nuclear armament was an expression of his firm commitment to defending the nation against North Korea's growing nuclear threat, hi