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National Assembly set to vote on motion calling for dismissal of interior minister

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly was set to vote Sunday on a motion calling for the dismissal of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min over the bungled government response to the deadly Itaewon crowd crush.The motion, introduced last week by
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 40 new COVID-19 deaths, total at 31,069: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 54,319 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kritenbrink to visit Seoul

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink will visit South Korea next week for consultations on a range of regional and bilateral issues, the State Department said Saturday
Sunday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Sunday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul07/-3Sunny0Incheon05/-2Sunny0Suwon06/-3Sunny0Cheongju07/-2Sunny0Daejeon09/-3Sunny0Ch
Rival parties agree to put to vote dismissal motion for interior minister Sunday

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SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties on Saturday agreed to put to a vote at a plenary session the following day a motion calling for the dismissal of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min over the bungled government response to the I
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KCTU members hold rally demanding extension of basic freight rate system

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Unionized public service and transport workers affiliated with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) staged a rally Saturday, demanding the government widen and make permanent a policy for minimum freight rates.Ar
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Annual badminton tournament for multicultural families kicks off in Goyang

GOYANG, South Korea, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- An annual badminton tournament for multicultural families was held in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, Saturday to strengthen ties and facilitate communication among the families through the sport.Some 370 pla
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N. Korea hails its pandemic response as greatest achievement this year

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's main newspaper on Saturday lauded the country's "victory" over the coronavirus pandemic as its greatest achievement for this year amid ongoing efforts to highlight the leadership of Kim Jon
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases over 60,000 for 5th day, as virus continues to spread

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 60,000 for the fifth consecutive day Saturday amid lingering concerns of another surge as the government mulls easing the indoor mask mandate.The country reported 62,738 new
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 54 new COVID-19 deaths, total at 31,029: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 62,738 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul07/-1Cloudy30Incheon06/00Cloudy30Suwon07/-2Cloudy30Cheongju07/-1Clo
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 10.Korean-language dailies-- Striking truckers end walkout after 16 days (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Truckers end strike as gov't issues stern measures (Koo
(LEAD) U.S. designates N. Korean border guard bureau, others for corruption, human rights violations

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(ATTN: UPDATES with reports of a joint press conference by U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in last 5 paras)By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a number of individuals and entities, incl
U.S. designates N. Korean border guard bureau, others for corruption, human rights violations

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a number of individuals and entities, including North Korea's border guard bureau, for serious human rights violations and other crimes.The move came a
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N.K. dogs gifted to Moon find new home in Gwangju zoo

GWANGJU, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- A pair of dogs that were gifted to former President Moon Jae-in by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have found a new home at a public zoo in the southwestern city of Gwangju, officials said Friday.Moon returned the dogs to
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(LEAD) Ex-national security adviser indicted over slain official case

(ATTN: RECASTS lead, ADDS details)SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon was indicted Friday on charges of irregularities surrounding the 2020 death of a South Korean government official at the hands of North Korea in the
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Ex-national security adviser indicted over slain official case

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- Former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon was indicted Friday on charges of irregularities surrounding the 2020 death of a South Korean government official at the hands of North Korea. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors
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(2nd LD) Opposition leader's closest aide indicted in real estate development scandal probe

(ATTN: ADDS quotes by opposition leader)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- A key aide to opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was indicted Friday on charges of receiving bribes amid speculation that the investigation will now head toward Lee.The Seou