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U.S. condemns N. Korea's missile launch, urges Pyongyang to engage in dialogue

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By Byun Duk-kunWASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States condemns North Korea's latest missile launch but continues to remain open to dialogue with Pyongyang, a state department spokesperson said Wednesday.North Korea fired a short-range b
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Moon expresses willingness to adopt dogs gifted by North Korean leader if gov't revises law

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Former President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday he wishes to officially adopt, if possible, a pair of dogs gifted by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, one day after he returned them to the government citing legal grounds and a la
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(3rd LD) Opposition parties submit request for parliamentary probe into Itaewon tragedy

(ATTN: UPDATES with ruling party's visit to Itaewon, police chief's comments in bottom 7 paras; ADDS photo)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) and two minor progressive parties submitted a joint req
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Prosecution takes into custody head of NGO over allegations of smuggling currency into N. Korea

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Prosecution took into custody a man suspected of colluding with Ssangbangwool Group to smuggle huge sums of foreign currency into North Korea about three years ago, according to judicial sources. The Suwon District Prosecuto
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(3rd LD) Prosecutors raid offices, home of opposition leader's close aide in bribery investigation

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with latest info in paras 2-3)By Park BoramSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors raided the home and offices of one of the closest confidants of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung Wednesday on suspicions that the a
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(3rd LD) N. Korea fires 1 SRBM toward East Sea: S. Korean military

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 5-9)SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea launched one short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the
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S. Korean, U.S., Japanese nuclear envoys condemn N.K.'s missile launch

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese nuclear envoys condemned North Korea's firing of a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea Wednesday during their phone talks, according to Seoul's foreign ministry.K
(URGENT) N. Korea's SRBM flew 290 km at apogee of 30 km at top speed of Mach 6: S. Korean military

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(2nd LD) Opposition parties submit request for parliamentary probe into Itaewon tragedy

(ATTN: UPDATES with presidential office's response)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) and two minor progressive parties submitted a joint request Wednesday for a parliamentary investigation into the It
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Yoon meets Catholic leaders to seek advice after Itaewon tragedy

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol met with Catholic leaders Wednesday to seek their advice on how to help the nation emerge from the tragedy of the Itaewon crowd crush, his office said.The meetings with Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-tai
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(2nd D) N. Korea fires 1 SRBM toward East Sea: S. Korean military

(ATTN: UPDATES with details; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea launched one short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch from an a
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(LEAD) N. Korea fires 1 SRBM toward East Sea: S. Korean military

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea launched one short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the
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(LEAD) DP leader calls for Yoon's apology over aides' gaffe

(ATTN: UPDATES with presidential secretary's apology; ADDS photo)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday called for President Yoon Suk-yeol to apologize after his aides came under fire over an inappropri
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(LEAD) Opposition parties submit request for parliamentary probe into Itaewon tragedy

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with party leaders' quotes, photos)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) and two minor progressive parties submitted a joint request Wednesday for a parli
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F-4E fighter jet crash in August caused by engine nozzle defect: Air Force

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The crash of a South Korean F-4E fighter jet in August was caused by an engine nozzle problem, the Air Force said Wednesday.It announced the outcome of its probe into the cause of the crash of the aircraft, introduced in 197
(URGENT) N. Korea fires 1 short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea: S. Korean military

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(2nd LD) Yoon to visit Cambodia, Indonesia for ASEAN, G-20 summits

(ATTN: UPDATES with details)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol will visit Cambodia and Indonesia starting later this week to attend a series of regional summits involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
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Court rules against abolition of tolls on controversial Han River bridge

SUWON, South Korea, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The provincial government of Gyeonggi, which surrounds Seoul, lost a legal battle Wednesday to make a Han River bridge toll-free.The Gyeonggi government has pushed to abolish tolls on the Ilsan Grand Bridge, whi
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S. Korea's Navy chief meets U.S. 7th Fleet commander

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Navy chief had discussions Wednesday with the commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet based in Japan on strengthening the combined defense posture against the growing threats from North Korea.Chief of Naval Operati
N. Korea fires ballistic missile toward East Sea: S. Korean military

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SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea launched an unspecified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced Pyongyang's latest provocation without immediately providing rel