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KORAIL, railway union in last-minute talks ahead of planned strike

DAEJEON, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) and its labor union engaged in last-minute talks Thursday to avoid what would be the first railway workers' walkout in three years. The Korean Railway Workers' Union has
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Ex-President Moon voices deep concern over probe into slain fisheries official

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- Former President Moon Jae-in on Thursday expressed deep concern over the prosecution's ongoing investigation into the 2020 death of a South Korean fisheries official at the hands of North Korea, saying that a "matt
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S. Korean military rejects call for recognizing transgender soldier's case as 'on-duty death'

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Army has decided not to recognize Byun Hee-soo, a transgender soldier in her 20s who was found dead last year after being forcibly discharged from service, as having died in the line of duty, military authorities said Th
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(LEAD) Chinese Embassy in Seoul to open memorial alter for late Jiang

(ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead paras with embassy's plan for memorial altars)SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- China plans to set up memorial altars for late leader Jiang Zemin at the country's embassy in Seoul and consular offices in three other Sout
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Rival parties clash over dismissal motion for interior minister, budget plan

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- Rival political parties on Thursday clashed over whether to hold a plenary session of the National Assembly amid disagreements over a national budget bill and a dismissal motion against the interior minister over the deadly
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Arrest warrants sought for 4 police officers as part of Itaewon crush probe

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The police sought warrants to detain four senior officers Thursday as part of their investigation into the bungled response to the deadly crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood.The four are Lee Im-jae,
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S. Korean envoy to Beijing pays respect to late Chinese leader Jiang

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Ambassador to China Chung Jae-ho visited a mourning altar in Beijing to pay his respects to former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, the embassy said Thursday.Jiang died the previous day at age 96 after suffering from
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(LEAD) U.S. working with S. Korea, Japan for 'effective mix' of steps to strengthen extended deterrence: Sullivan

(ATTN: UPDATES with additional comments on N. Korea, Inflation Reduction Act in last 4 paras)By Chang Dong-wooSEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- A senior White House official said Thursday the United States is seeking an "effective mix" of measure
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Parliamentary committee OKs revision bill banning rallies near presidential office, residences

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly's interior committee on Thursday approved a revision bill aimed at prohibiting rallies held within a 100-meter radius of the presidential office, and the residences of current and former presidents.
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Gov't considering issuing return-to-work order to striking fuel tanker drivers

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- The government is considering issuing an additional return-to-work order to striking truckers, this time on fuel tanker drivers, officials said Thursday, as their walkout in its eighth day has taken a toll on gasoline suppli
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U.S. working with S. Korea, Japan for 'effective mix' of steps to strengthen extended deterrence: Sullivan

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- A senior White House official said Thursday the U.S. is seeking an "effective mix" of measures to bolster extended deterrence for its Northeast Asian allies against evolving military threats by North Korea."
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Nongshim Shrimp Cracker to achieve first annual sales of 100 billion won in 51 years since its launch

SEOUL, December 1 (Yonhap) -- Nongshim Shrimp Cracker is expected to achieve 100 billion won in annual sales for the first time this year, 51 years after its launch. Shrimp Crackers, Spicy Shrimp Crac
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Vietnamese president to make state visit to S. Korea from Dec. 4-6

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc will pay a state visit to South Korea from Dec. 4-6 at the invitation of President Yoon Suk-yeol, the presidential office said Thursday.The office said President Phuc will become the fir
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S. Korea not to send condolence delegation to Jiang's funeral: official

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided not to send an official condolence delegation to the funeral of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, a ranking official at the presidential office said Thursday."It has been known that the Chinese
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N.K. leader meets Air Force commanders, pilots over last month's massive warplane protest against S. Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ordered the promotion of hundreds of officers involved in last month's warplane activities apparently targeting South Korea, according to Pyongyang's state media Thursday.Kim congratul
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PM discusses resource cooperation with Mozambique president

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi and discussed ways to expand energy and resource cooperation during his visit to the African country, Han's office said Thursday.During their meeting
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 60,000 amid concerns of winter surge

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell below 60,000 on Thursday amid lingering concerns over a virus resurgence during the cold winter months.The country reported 57,079 new COVID-19 infections, including 43 cases from ov
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 62 COVID-19 deaths, total at 30,568: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 57,079 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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(LEAD) N. Korea to hold key party meeting to unveil next year's policy direction

(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES throughout with details; ADDS photo, byline)By Yi WonjuSEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea will hold a key party meeting later this month to review this year's achievements and discuss plans for the new year, Py