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(LEAD) Yoon says S. Korea must perfectly overwhelm N. Korea in conventional military strength

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's remarks; CHANGES headline)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Wednesday that South Korea must "perfectly overwhelm" North Korea in conventional military strength even though
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DP set on railroading dismissal motion for interior minister over Itaewon tragedy

By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party decided Wednesday to continue to push for a motion calling for the dismissal of Interior Minister Lee Sang-min over the bungled government response to the Itaewon crowd crush
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N. Korea should be clearly defined as 'enemy,' S. Korea's defense chief says

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup on Wednesday highlighted the need for the country's troops to "clearly" recognize the North Korean regime and its military as an "enemy," citing its cont
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New Marine chief takes office, vows to build 'national strategic' force

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's New Marine Corps Commandant Lt. Gen. Kim Gye-hwan took office Wednesday, highlighting his resolve to make the armed service a "national strategic" force capable of countering threats from "
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Gov't likely to hold extraordinary Cabinet session to mull additional back-to-work order

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- The government is preparing to hold an extraordinary Cabinet session to consider issuing an additional back-to-work order against striking truckers, an official said Wednesday.The meeting will likely be held Thursday and be
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 70,000 for 2nd day; gov't to review indoor mask mandate

(ATTN: ADDS info in para 8-10; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 70,000 for the second consecutive day Wednesday amid lingering concerns of a winter surge in cases.The country reported 74,714 ne
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Justice minister refutes speculation of running for ruling party chief

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon on Wednesday vowed to continue serving as a minister, refuting growing speculation that he could be called upon to run for the ruling People Power Party(PPP)'s new chief."I can say wi
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Police trying to raid YouTube channel over attempt to enter justice minister's home

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Police investigating an alleged instance of attempted trespassing at the home of Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon by a group of YouTubers last month were trying to raid the channel's office on Wednesday.The Seoul Metropoli
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Police to again seek arrest warrant for ex-Yongsan police chief in Itaewon crush probe

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they plan to again seek arrest warrants for two senior officers as part of their investigation into the bungled response to the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood.Earli
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Minor-party lawmaker convicted for illegal electioneering; parliamentary seat at risk

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Lee Eun-joo of the minor opposition Justice Party was given a suspended prison term on Wednesday for illegal electioneering, a punishment heavy enough to result in the loss of her parliamentary seat if con
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(World Cup) Yoon to host dinner for nat'l football team

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol will host a dinner for the national football team this week after they return from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, his office said Wednesday.The dinner was apparently fixed for Thursday after the preside
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Yoon asks new lieutenants general to maintain seamless readiness posture

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday marked the promotion of 18 new lieutenants general and called for a seamless readiness posture amid North Korea's nuclear threats, his office said.Yoon met with new Marine Corps Comma
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Gov't vows personal protection for truckers not taking part in strike

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday urged striking truckers to return to work immediately, estimating industrial losses from the two-week-long walkout to reach 3.5 trillion won (US$2.64 billion).The government also said it will prov
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Former N. Korean diplomat working at S. Korea's state-run think tank: lawmaker

By Kim Soo-yeonSEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Jo Song-gil, a former North Korean acting ambassador to Italy, works as a researcher at a state-run think tank in South Korea, having defected here a few years ago, according to a ruling party lawmaker.Jo rece
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S. Korea to decide on indoor mask mandate by end of this month

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 7(Yonhap) -- The government will decide whether to lift the indoor mask mandate by the end of this month, Interior Minister Lee Sang-min said Wednesday.The mandate is the last remaining COVID-19 restriction South Korea has k
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U.S., Australia urge N. Korea to engage in dialogue, address human rights issues

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats and defense chiefs of the United States and Australia urged North Korea on Tuesday to engage in dialogue to completely denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, while expressing concerns over s
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Pro-Yoon lawmaker slams police probe into Itaewon tragedy, calls for prosecution takeover

By Kim Na-youngSEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Chang Je-won of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday slammed the ongoing police investigation into the deadly Itaewon crowd crush, calling on the prosecution to take over the case. Chang, one
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PM says experts thinking about lifting indoor mask mandate in late January

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has said health experts are thinking about lifting the indoor mask mandate in late January next year, suggesting that the government could drop the mandate earlier than previously anticipated. Sou
S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 70,000 for 2nd day; government to review lifting indoor mask mandate

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SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 70,000 for the second consecutive day Wednesday amid lingering concerns of a winter surge in cases. The country reported 74,714 new COVID-19 infections, including 60 from ove
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Chanel to open perfume experience spot 'Perfumer Masterclass' in Bukchon

SEOUL, December 7 (Yonhap) -- Chanel announced on Wednesday that they will open the "Perfumer Masterclass" starting from December 19 until March 25 at Hwigyumjae, in Bukchon. Visitors will