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Thousands of unionized workers hold rallies nationwide to denounce return-to-work order

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- Thousands of unionized workers staged protest rallies across the country on Tuesday to denounce the government's return-to-work order issued to break up the ongoing strike by cargo truckers. Members of the Korean Confede
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Yoon's office sues ex-lawmaker over alleged false claim on relocation of presidential residence

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol said Tuesday it sued a former lawmaker on charges of spreading false claims that a fortune teller was involved in the site selection process for the new presidential residence. Kim Jong-
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S. Korea opens specialized research center for reusable unmanned space vehicles

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea opened a specialized research center to develop reusable unmanned space vehicles Tuesday, the state arms procurement agency said, amid the country's drive to acquire more advanced space technologies.The Reusa
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Assembly speaker, Vietnamese leader discuss improving bilateral cooperation

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo met with Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Tuesday and discussed improving bilateral cooperation. During the meeting held at the National Assembly, Kim touted the close relationsh
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Justice minister seeks 1 billion-won in damages against opposition lawmaker over luxury party allegations

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon has launched a compensation suit against Rep. Kim Eui-kyeom of the main opposition Democratic Party, seeking 1 billion won (US$763,000) for spreading groundless allegations about
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(LEAD) S. Korea to revive 'enemy' expression for N.K. regime, military in defense white paper: sources

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 4 paras)By Song Sang-ho and Yi WonjuSEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to revive a reference to the North Korean regime and its military as an "enemy" in its defense white paper to be publish
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Couple face arrest for abandoning dead daughter in kimchi container for 3 years

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- A divorced couple accused of keeping the body of their dead infant daughter in a plastic container for three years to hide her death attended their arrest warrant hearing at a court Tuesday.A 34-year-old woman surnamed Seo a
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PM vows stern response against strike by unionized truckers

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Tuesday that the government will sternly deal with an ongoing strike by unionized truckers, as the nationwide walkout has disrupted supplies of key industrial materials.The government will &
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Opposition lawmaker quizzed over bribery, illegal political fund allegations

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday brought in four-term opposition lawmaker Noh Woong-rae for questioning on suspicion he received 60 million won (US$46,040) from a businessperson in 2020 in return for business favors.Noh of the main op
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S. Korea, Japan should focus on future ties despite past problems: SK chairman

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stressed Monday that South Korea and Japan should focus on the future of their relations despite disputes over shared history."We know that there are some problems in the South Korea
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N.K. military orders artillery firing into sea to protest allies' live-fire drills near border

By Kim Soo-yeonSEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's military said Tuesday it has ordered artillery firing into the sea in response to live-fire drills between South Korea and the United States near the inter-Korean border.The General Staff of
(URGENT) N.K. military says it has ordered artillery firing into sea in response to S. Korea's military actions near border Tuesday

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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases top 77,000 amid concerns of seasonal surge

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases sharply rose Tuesday to reach the highest total in 83 days amid lingering concerns that the country may face a winter surge of virus infections. The country reported 77,604 new COVID-19 i
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 24 COVID-19 deaths, total at 30,793: KDCA

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S. Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War following an excavation two years earlier, the defense ministry said Tuesday.The ministry's excavation team an
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 77,604 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Tuesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Tuesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul04/-3Snow20Incheon05/-2Snow30Suwon05/-4Snow30Cheongju06/-4Sleet60Daejeon06/-4Sleet60
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(World Cup) Yoon encourages S. Korean team after World Cup exit

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Tuesday gave words of encouragement for South Korean players and their coaches following their exit from the World Cup with a defeat by Brazil. "Twenty-six players, including captain Son Heun
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S. Korea to revive 'enemy' expression for N.K. regime, military in defense white paper: sources

SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to revive a reference to the North Korean regime and its military as an "enemy" in its defense white paper to be published next month under the conservative administration of President Yoon Suk-
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S. Korea, Japan cooperation critical to dealing with N. Korea, economic challenges: envoys

By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan must work closely together bilaterally and also trilaterally with the United States to deal with the various challenges at hand such as North Korean provocations and supply chain res