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Top nuke envoys of S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold talks on N. Korea in Jakarta

SEOUL/JAKARTA Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- The top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States and Japan had a trilateral meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday amid speculation that North Korea may carry out another nuclear test in line with its continued provoc
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3-year prison term finalized for ex-defense security chief for power abuse

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court finalized a three-year prison term for a former Defense Security Command (DSC) chief on Tuesday for leading the military's illicit online political maneuvers during the Lee Myung-bak admi
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Moon's chief of staff quizzed over slain official case

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors questioned a former presidential chief of staff under the previous administration Tuesday over alleged irregularities surrounding the 2020 death of a South Korean government official at the hands o
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Gwanghwamun Square to light up with nightly lantern, media art shows through year end

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Two illumination festivals will hit Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul next week, lighting up the square and its surrounding areas with nightly media shows and lantern installations through the end of the year, officials s
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Yoon invited Assembly speaker to dinner at official residence

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol invited National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo to dinner at the official presidential residence last week and requested his help with passing the government's 2023 budget plan, sources said Tuesda
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S. Korea's COVID-19 cases jump to 3-month high of over 80,000

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases jumped to a three-month high on Tuesday amid looming concerns of another virus wave as the government mulls lifting the indoor mask mandate.The country reported 86,852 new COVID-19 infec
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(Yonhap Interview) Russian nuke threat won't shift Ukraine's course of action in war: Kyiv official

By Song Sang-hoSEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Russia's nuclear threat won't change Ukraine's course of action in the ongoing war between the two nations, a senior Kyiv official said, stressing the resolve to fight "as long as it require
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 29 COVID-19 deaths, total at 31,128: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 86,852 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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PM says N. Korea is ready to conduct nuclear test

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has said North Korea is ready to conduct a nuclear bomb test, but South Korea and its allies have always been prepared for the North's major provocation."We gather that they are ready,
Tuesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Tuesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul03/00Sleet70Incheon03/00Sleet70Suwon03/-1Sleet70Cheongju06/01Sunny70Daejeon06/00Sun
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Fine dust advisories issued across Seoul, central Gyeonggi

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Fine dust advisories were issued across Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi Province surrounding the capital Tuesday, authorities said.The advisories were issued at 4 a.m. for the capital and at 7 a.m. for 11 cities in central Gyeo
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U.S. will not hesitate to sanction anyone supporting N. Korea's weapons programs: State Dept.

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- The United States will not hesitate to impose sanctions on any individuals who support North Korea's illegal weapons development programs, a state department spokesperson said Monday.Ned Price also s
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(2nd LD) Top S. Korean, Chinese diplomats agree on communication for momentum in bilateral summit diplomacy: ministry

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details; REPLACES, ADDS photo)SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and China agreed during their virtual talks Monday to communicate closely with each other for continued momentum in bilateral summit di
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(LEAD) Yoon calls for bipartisan cooperation to pass 2023 budget plan

(ATTN: ADDS meeting between PM and main opposition leader in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Monday called for bipartisan cooperation to pass the 2023 budget plan, saying there can be no partisanship in handling pe
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(LEAD) Top S. Korean, Chinese diplomats agree on communication for momentum in bilateral summit diplomacy: ministry

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with results of talks)SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and China agreed during their virtual talks Monday to communicate closely with each other for continued momentum in bilateral summit diplomacy
(URGENT) Chinese foreign minister reaffirms Beijing's commitment to 'constructive role' on Korean Peninsula issue: Seoul ministry

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(URGENT) Top S. Korean, Chinese diplomats agree on communication for momentum in bilateral summit diplomacy: ministry

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Seoul to make subway trains not stop if necessary over protests by disabled advocacy group

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul metropolitan government said Monday it will make subway trains not stop at a station if necessary, amid planned subway riding protests by a disabled advocacy group to demand better mobility rights.Demanding measur
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PM orders efforts to respond to heavy snow, cold wave alert forecast

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday ordered government agencies to thoroughly prepare for heavy snow and a cold wave forecast across the central region later this week. Up to 5 centimeters of snow will likely fall across