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Seoul subway fares likely to rise next year due to budget problem, officials say

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- Subway fares in Seoul and some nearby cities are expected to rise next year after a yearslong freeze, as operators have failed to secure sufficient funds to compensate for a growing deficit.On Saturday, the National Assembl
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Han River freezes early this year amid continued cold wave

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- The Han River in Seoul was declared frozen by South Korea's state weather agency for the first time this winter Sunday, as a cold snap has continued for days.The first freeze of the river was observed on the river runni
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Yoon considering New Year's address on economy, reform plans: officials

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to deliver a New Year's Day speech to be broadcast live nationwide on his major policy plans for the coming year, his aides said Sunday.Yoon is positively considering issuing his mess
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N. Korea to hold key party meeting this week for 2023 policies

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- North Korea plans to hold a key ruling party meeting this week to review this year's policies and discuss major tasks in 2023.Drawing keen attention from the outside world is the possibility that the reclusive Kim Jong-
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COVID-19 cases below 70,000 for 3rd day

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed below 70,000 for the third straight day Sunday, as the government is seeking to phase out mask-wearing regulations in certain places.The country confirmed 58,448 new coronavirus i
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 46 COVID-19 deaths: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 58,448 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Sunday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Sunday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul00/-9Sunny0Incheon00/-6Sunny10Suwon00/-10Sunny0Cheongju01/-8Sunny0Dae
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Ex-national security adviser indicted over slain official case seeks bail

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- Former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon has applied for bail, about two weeks after he was indicted on charges of irregularities surrounding the 2020 death of a South Korean government official at the hands of North Korea
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COVID-19 cases below 70,000 for 2nd day; deaths hit 3-month high

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases remained below 70,000 for the second straight day Saturday, while new coronavirus-related deaths hit a three-month high. The country reported 66,211 new COVID-19 infections, including 66
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 70 COVID-19 deaths: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 66,211 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 24 (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-3/-13Sunny10Incheon-4/-13Cloudy10Suwon-2/-14Cloudy10Cheongju-1/-13
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(LEAD) Court issues arrest warrants for 2 senior police officers over Itaewon tragedy

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with latest details)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Two senior district police officers were arrested Friday for failing to promptly respond to the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon n
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PM reaffirms S. Korea's support for Ukraine in phone talks

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reaffirmed South Korea's support for Ukraine to help its fight against Russia during phone talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Denys Shmyhal, on Friday, his office said. In their first phon
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(3rd LD) N. Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea: S. Korean military

(ATTN: UPDATES nuclear envoys' phone talks in 6th para)SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea on Friday, the South Korean military said, less than a week after its launch of two m
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(LEAD) Cold spell, heavy snowfall hit South Korea

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with latest details; ADDS photo)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- A cold snap accompanied by heavy snowfall gripped South Korea on Friday, disrupting flights and causing car accidents on frozen
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(LEAD) N. Korea denounces U.S.-led UNSC discussions against its missile launches

(ATTN: UPDATES with Seoul foreign ministry's response at bottom)SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's foreign ministry on Friday slammed the U.S. push for a presidential statement of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemning th
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(LEAD) Former President Lee, ex-South Gyeongsang governor tapped for presidential pardons

(LEAD) FormerPresident Lee, ex-South Gyeongsang governor tapped for presidential pardons(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with more details; REPLACES photo)SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Justice decided Friday to recommend
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(2nd LD) N. Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea: S. Korean military

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with military's explanation)SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) into the East Sea on Friday, the South Korean military said, less than a week after its launch of two me