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(LEAD) DP introduces motion for FM's dismissal

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with party's decision to introduce motion, photo)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) submitted a motion calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minster Park Jin on Tuesday, step
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(2nd LD) U.S. Vice President Harris to visit DMZ during trip to S. Korea this week: PM

(ATTN: ADDS official's briefing, White House statement in last 3 paras)TOKYO, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas during her visit to South Korea this week, Sout
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N. Korea-China freight train likely to continue operations: Seoul official

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- Cargo train operation between North Korea and China is likely to continue, a South Korean government official said Tuesday, citing Beijing's confirmation of its resumption following a five-month suspension.On Monday, a
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(LEAD) Yoon calls for follow-up measures after 3-nation tour

(ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's visit to day care center, details in last 5 paras; ADDS photo)By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol instructed officials Tuesday to come up with measures to follow up on his meetings with for
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(LEAD) U.S. Vice President Harris to visit DMZ during trip to S. Korea this week: PM

(ATTN: ADDS remarks, details from para 5)TOKYO, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas during her visit to South Korea this week, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-s
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Activists urge efforts for launch of N.K. human rights foundation

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- A group of activists here on Tuesday called for the establishment of a North Korean human rights foundation that has been delayed for years due to a stalemate at the National Assembly. They issued the appeal during a press
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases rise to around 40,000 amid 'twindemic' woes

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 4-6)SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday bounced back to nearly 40,000 from a two-month low amid concerns over a "twindemic" of coronavirus and seasonal influenza.Th
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U.S. Vice President Harris to visit DMZ during trip to S. Korea this week: PM

TOKYO, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas during her visit to South Korea this week, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Tuesday.Han made the remarks duri
DP to introduce motion for foreign minister's dismissal: floor leader

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SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) will introduce a motion calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minister Park Jin on Tuesday to hold him responsible for mishandling President Yoon Suk-yeol's overseas trip last w
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Defense ministry highlights USFK's 'top priority' on addressing N. Korean threats

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's defense ministry on Tuesday stressed the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK)'s "top priority" on handling evolving North Korean threats, after a former USFK chief mentioned the possibility of USFK tr
(URGENT) U.S. Vice President Harris to visit DMZ on Thursday during trip to S. Korea: PM

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Yoon calls for follow-up measures after 3-nation tour

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol instructed officials Tuesday to come up with measures to follow up on his meetings with foreign leaders and investors during his trip to Britain, the United States and Canada last week.Yoon gave the
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Presidential office not to seek legal action over Yoon's hot mic controversy

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office has decided not to pursue legal action against what it says were inaccurate media reports about President Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks caught on a hot mic in New York last week, officials said Tuesda
S. Korea seeks to create 120 bln-won defense industry investment fund

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SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will push to create a defense industry investment fund worth around 120 billion won (US$83.9 million) by 2025 to support defense firms specializing in artificial intelligence, drones and other areas, the state
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases rise to around 40,000 amid 'twindemic' woes

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday bounced back to nearly 40,000 from a two-month low amid concerns over a "twindemic" of coronavirus and seasonal influenza.The country reported 39,425 new COVID-19
(URGENT) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases rise to 39,425: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 26 COVID-19 deaths, total at 28,272: KDCA

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Tuesday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following is the for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul28/15Sunny0Incheon25/16Sunny0Suwon28/14Sunny0Cheongju28/15Sunny0Daejeon27/13Sunny0
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PM heads for Japan to attend Abe's state funeral

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo left for Japan on Tuesday on a two-day visit to attend the state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and hold talks with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on its sidelines.Shor
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Seoul Fashion Week wears advanced technology..NFT invitation with Kwon Sang-woo's voice

SEOUL, September 27 (Yonhap) -- Seoul City's main cultural festival, "Seoul Fashion Week," is returning after three years, and is actively promoting the festival with NFT and virtual a