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(LEAD) Decision on additional return-to-work order for striking truckers likely to be delayed

(ATTN: ADDS media briefing in last 4 paras)SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be delaying a decision on whether to impose additional return-to-work orders for striking truckers, apparently shifting to a letup f
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Yoon offers condolences over death of former Chinese leader Jiang

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday offered his condolences over the death of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin as he visited a memorial altar at the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, Yoon's office said. Yoon is also expected to s
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Prosecution demands 5-year prison term for ex-justice minister

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Friday demanded five years in prison and a fine of 12 million won (US$9,225) for former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, who stands accused of academic irregularities involving his children and interference with an i
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.------Nov. 28 -- N. Korea shows no signs of imminent nuclear test ahead of major anniversary: ministry29 -- U.S. working to improve early warning system agai
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------N. Korea ramps up efforts to attain 2022 economic goals amid food shortageSEOUL -- North Korea has modernized agricultural facilities in a bid
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------(2nd LD) S. Korea slaps sanctions on eight individuals, seven agencies involved in N.K. ICBM testSEOUL -- South Korea announced additional sanctions on No
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week.------------U.S. imposes sanctions on 3 N. Korean party officials related to weapons development programWASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Treasury on Th
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Yoon meets with head of U.S. think tank

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol met with John Hamre, the president of the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS), on Friday and discussed issues ranging from South Korea-U.S. relations to North Korea's provocations, h
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Ruling party slams ex-President Moon for criticizing probe into slain official case

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Friday slammed former President Moon Jae-in for criticizing the prosecution's ongoing investigation into the 2020 death of a South Korean fisheries official at the hands of North Ko
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National Assembly misses legal deadline to pass gov't budget bill

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly missed the legal deadline Friday to handle the government's budget proposal for next year, as rival parties refused to budge in their standoff over the budget plan and a dismissal motion against the
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Senior defense official discusses regional security issues with CSIS experts

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Vice Defense Minister Shin Beom-chul met with a visiting group of U.S. experts Friday to discuss North Korean threats, the bilateral alliance and other issues, his ministry said.The group included John Hamr
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Decision on additional return-to-work order for striking truckers likely to be delayed

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- The office of President Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be delaying a decision on whether to impose additional return-to-work orders for striking truckers, apparently shifting to a letup from its previous hard-line stance.The presi
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N. Korea ramps up efforts to attain 2022 economic goals amid food shortage

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has modernized agricultural facilities in a bid to help tackle its food shortage as it seeks to achieve its economic goals set for this year, according to Pyongyang's state media Friday.The North has moderniz
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Sales of padded jacket, coat, gloves drastically increased due to sudden severe cold

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Sales of winter fashion items such as padded jacket, coat, gloves, etc. are soaring as severe cold is continuing, morning temperatures dropping below 0 degrees and nationwide
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S. Korean Air Force chief to visit UAE on defense cooperation mission

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Jung Sang-hwa will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for talks with senior defense officials there over arms industry cooperation and other issues, his office said Friday.Du
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Institutions' foreign securities holdings down 5 pct in Q3

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean institutions' investment in foreign securities shrank 5 percent in the third quarter due to estimated losses from their bond and stock holdings, central bank data showed Friday.The outstanding value of forei
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(2nd LD) S. Korea slaps sanctions on eight individuals, seven agencies involved in N.K. ICBM test

(ATTN: UPDATES with Seoul foreign ministry's statement in last 3 paras)SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea announced additional sanctions on North Korea on Friday in response to growing security threats from North Korea, highlighted by its long
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(LEAD) PM arrives in Ghana to discuss bilateral ties, World Expo bid

(ATTN: UPDATES with details)SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has arrived in Ghana to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and promote South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in the southeastern port city of Bu
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Terraform co-founder attends court hearing to decide his arrest over cryptocurrency collapse

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Daniel Shin, co-founder of Terraform Labs, attended a court hearing Friday to determine whether he should be arrested for allegedly gaining illegal profits before the massive collapse of the blockchain firm'
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Ex-national security adviser attends court hearing to decide his arrest over slain official

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Former National Security Adviser Suh Hoon attended a court hearing Friday to determine whether he should be arrested for the alleged irregularities surrounding the 2020 death of a South Korean government offici