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Presidential office stresses need to cut corporate tax

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office on Friday stressed the importance of lowering corporate tax, a key sticking point that has hindered the National Assembly from handling the state budget proposal for next year, while calling for bipa
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Seoul city gov't's record 47 tln-won budget for next year passes council

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Metropolitan Council on Friday approved the metropolitan government's record budget bill worth 47.19 trillion won (US$36.13 billion) for next year.The budget passed by a vote of 70 to 15 during the council'
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Students activists nabbed for trespassing at ruling party headquarters

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Six university students affiliated with a progressive group were arrested Friday for trespassing at the headquarters of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), police said.The members of the Korean University Pro
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(LEAD) SPC Chairman Hur indicted on breach of trust charges

(ATTN: UPDATES with SPC reaction in last 2 paras)SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Friday indicted Hur Young-in, the chair of the nation's largest bakery chain, SPC Group, on breach of trust charges for underselling stocks held by group a
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.------Dec. 12 -- U.S. has 'strong support' from majority of UNSC members against N.K. provocations: mission13 -- Unification minister vows efforts t
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------S. Korean groups send 1.2 bln won worth of nutritional goods to N. Korea in aid program: ministrySEOUL -- Three South Korean civic groups have sent nutri
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------N. Korea says it tested high-thrust solid-fuel engine to develop new strategic weaponSEOUL -- North Korea has successfully conducted a test to
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week.------------IAEA to play 'constructive role' for communication channels on N.K. denuclearization: agency chief SEOUL -- The International Atomic E
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Ruling party urges main opposition to cooperate with launch of N.K. human rights foundation

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Friday called for the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) to cooperate with the launch of a North Korean human rights foundation, after the passage of a United Nations&#
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(LEAD) Yoon nominates infectious disease expert as new chief of KDCA

(ATTN: UPDATES headline, details throughout with nomination)SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol has nominated an infectious disease expert to head the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) following the resignation offer o
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SPC Chairman Hur indicted on breach of trust charges

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Friday indicted Hur Young-in, the chair of the nation's largest bakery chain, SPC Group, on breach of trust charges for underselling stocks held by group affiliates in a suspected attempt to evade the gif
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N. Korea seems to be prepping military parade in Pyongyang: Seoul official

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has shown signs of preparing for another military parade in Pyongyang apparently in connection with a major political schedule next year, a South Korean military official said Friday.NK News, a media outlet on t
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(2nd LD) N. Korea says it tested high-thrust solid-fuel engine to develop new strategic weapon

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more info)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has successfully conducted a test to verify the "high-thrust solid-fuel motor" features in developing another "new-type strategic weapon syst
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N. Korea likely to focus on building 'three axes' of its weapons system next year: expert

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is likely to push forward with the development of its strategic and tactical nuclear weapons as well as reconnaissance satellites next year as Pyongyang seeks to strengthen its nuclear and missile capabilities,
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IAEA to play 'constructive role' for communication channels on N.K. denuclearization: agency chief

By Chang Dong-wooSEOUL, Dec. 16 (Joint Press Corps-Yonhap) -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be able to play a constructive role in opening up channels of communication in efforts for the denuclearization of North Korea, the head
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Yoon renews promise to support technically skilled people

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol held a luncheon with participants of this year's WorldSkills Competition on Friday and lauded their achievement in placing second overall.South Korea sent 51 contestants to the WorldSkills Compet
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4 1/2-year prison term finalized for ex-lawmaker for embezzlement, bribery

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court finalized a prison term of 4 1/2 years for a former four-term lawmaker, Hong Moon-jong, on Friday for embezzlement and bribery.The top court also upheld an appellate court's order for a f
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Court holds hearings to decide on arrest of 2 men in property development scandal

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Two close aides to a key suspect in a high-profile real estate development scandal attended court hearings Friday to determine whether they should be arrested for helping the suspect conceal his assets.The sca
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2-yr prison term finalized for Air Force officer in sexual harassment case

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Friday finalized a two-year prison sentence for an Air Force officer charged with threatening a female subordinate who suffered sexual harassment not to file a formal complaint.The 53-year-old warrant o
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Yoon's approval rating rises to 36 pct: poll

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rating rose to 36 percent, a poll showed Friday, breaking through the mid-30 percent range for the first time in five months.Positive assessment of Yoon's performance added 3 perce