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U.S. seeks to require social media from last 5 yrs for ESTA applications
U.S. seeks to require social media from last 5 yrs for ESTA applications

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ...

S. Korea confirms 2 additional highly contagious bird flu cases
S. Korea confirms 2 additional highly contagious bird flu cases

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday reported two additional case...

(2nd LD) Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi dies at 85
(2nd LD) Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi dies at 85

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi, one of the most prolific s...

(2nd LD ) Lee vows support for semiconductor ecosystem in global AI race
(2nd LD ) Lee vows support for semiconductor ecosystem in global AI race

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that South Kor...

(LEAD) Special counsel seeks 4-yr prison term for ex-Unification Church official
(LEAD) Special counsel seeks 4-yr prison term for ex-Unification Church official

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel on Wednesday sought a four-year pri...

(2nd LD) Lee orders stern probe amid allegations over illegal ties between Unification Church, politicians
(2nd LD) Lee orders stern probe amid allegations over illegal ties between Unification Church, politicians

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung ordered a stern investigation...

Lee touts ex-President Kim Dae-jung's legacy in S. Korea's democracy
Lee touts ex-President Kim Dae-jung's legacy in S. Korea's democracy

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday praised late Pre...

Privacy regulator orders Coupang to revise terms, simplify membership cancellations
Privacy regulator orders Coupang to revise terms, simplify membership cancellations

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's privacy regulator on Wednesday ordered ...

S. Korea, U.S. maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all N. Korea-related issues: U.S. envoy
S. Korea, U.S. maintaining 'very close' cooperation on all N. Korea-related issues: U.S. envoy

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are maintaining a "...

Dinos sign Japanese pitcher Toda as Asian quota player
Dinos sign Japanese pitcher Toda as Asian quota player

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The NC Dinos have signed former Yomiuri Giants pitche...

S. Korea's economy to grow 2.3 pct next year: S&P
S. Korea's economy to grow 2.3 pct next year: S&P

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Global credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings pr...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency...

(LEAD) Unionized rail workers to launch indefinite strike as wage talks break down
(LEAD) Unionized rail workers to launch indefinite strike as wage talks break down

DAEJEON, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Korea Railroad Corp. said Wedn...

(LEAD) Seoul shares close slightly lower as investors await FOMC outcome
(LEAD) Seoul shares close slightly lower as investors await FOMC outcome

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed slightly lower Wednesday a...

Weaker won poses inflation risks, FX market imbalances remain concern: BOK board member
Weaker won poses inflation risks, FX market imbalances remain concern: BOK board member

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The central bank's monetary policy board is concerned...

(2nd LD) Coupang CEO resigns over data leak; CAO named interim chief
(2nd LD) Coupang CEO resigns over data leak; CAO named interim chief

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce giant Coupang Corp. said Wednesday Chief E...

Kia unveils face-lifted Seltos compact SUV with hybrid trim, larger body
Kia unveils face-lifted Seltos compact SUV with hybrid trim, larger body

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a fully-redesigned se...

Gov't asks oil industry to refrain from price hikes amid global energy price volatility
Gov't asks oil industry to refrain from price hikes amid global energy price volatility

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry on Wednesday asked major oil co...

Defense ministry dismisses drone command chief over martial law probe
Defense ministry dismisses drone command chief over martial law probe

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Wednesday it has dismissed ...

Unionized rail workers to launch indefinite strike as wage talks break down
Unionized rail workers to launch indefinite strike as wage talks break down

DAEJEON, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers of Korea Railroad Corp. said Wedn...

(LEAD) Lee vows support for semiconductor ecosystem in global AI race
(LEAD) Lee vows support for semiconductor ecosystem in global AI race

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday that South Kor...

Seoul shares close slightly lower as investors await FOMC outcome
Seoul shares close slightly lower as investors await FOMC outcome

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed slightly lower Wednesday a...

Ex-KBO pitcher Gamboa signs minor league deal with Red Sox: reports
Ex-KBO pitcher Gamboa signs minor league deal with Red Sox: reports

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- One-time Lotte Giants starter Alec Gamboa has reporte...

Film industry mourns iconic actress Kim Ji-mi
Film industry mourns iconic actress Kim Ji-mi

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Korean film community on Wednesday mourned the de...

(LEAD) Coupang CEO resigns in wake of major data leak; CAO named interim chief
(LEAD) Coupang CEO resigns in wake of major data leak; CAO named interim chief

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Wednesday that Chi...

PPP lawmakers launch sit-in protests to block ruling party-led bills
PPP lawmakers launch sit-in protests to block ruling party-led bills

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party...

(LEAD) Gov't unveils road map on creating world's largest chip cluster, securing competitiveness in post-HBM market
(LEAD) Gov't unveils road map on creating world's largest chip cluster, securing competitiveness in post-HBM market

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive ...

(LEAD) Household loan growth slows down in Nov. amid tight lending rules
(LEAD) Household loan growth slows down in Nov. amid tight lending rules

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Household loans extended by South Korean banks grew a...

51 S. Koreans nabbed in joint police raid in Cambodia; 1 victim rescued
51 S. Koreans nabbed in joint police raid in Cambodia; 1 victim rescued

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Fifty-one South Korean nationals were apprehended dur...

Seoul city, heritage agency hold first preliminary talks over high-rise project near Jongmyo
Seoul city, heritage agency hold first preliminary talks over high-rise project near Jongmyo

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's heritage authorities and the Seoul metr...

S. Korea lodges protest with China, Russia over military jets' KADIZ entry
S. Korea lodges protest with China, Russia over military jets' KADIZ entry

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Wednesday lodged a protest wi...

Gov't unveils road map for S. Korea's competitiveness in post-HBM chip market
Gov't unveils road map for S. Korea's competitiveness in post-HBM chip market

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive ...

(LEAD) Lee orders stern probe amid allegations over illegal ties between Unification Church, politicians
(LEAD) Lee orders stern probe amid allegations over illegal ties between Unification Church, politicians

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung ordered a stern investigation...

Coupang CEO resigns in wake of major data leak
Coupang CEO resigns in wake of major data leak

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Wednesday that Chi...

(LEAD) PPP lawmaker Ihn Yohan resigns with call for overcoming 'unfortunate events' over botched martial law bid
(LEAD) PPP lawmaker Ihn Yohan resigns with call for overcoming 'unfortunate events' over botched martial law bid

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Ihn Yohan of the main opposition People Power Pa...

Seoul to promote sustainable use of oceans at upcoming UNOC in S. Korea: oceans ministry
Seoul to promote sustainable use of oceans at upcoming UNOC in S. Korea: oceans ministry

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The oceans ministry said Wednesday it will promote So...

(URGENT) Coupang CEO offers to resign in wake of major data leak
(URGENT) Coupang CEO offers to resign in wake of major data leak

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Rose's 'APT.' No. 9 on Billboard year-end singles chart
Rose's 'APT.' No. 9 on Billboard year-end singles chart

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Rose and tracks from the hit Netflix anim...

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Hyundai Rotem holds ceremony for early shipment of high-speed trains to Uzbekistan
Hyundai Rotem holds ceremony for early shipment of high-speed trains to Uzbekistan

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Rotem Co., the train and defense subsidiary o...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency ...

Lee orders stern probe into religious groups' alleged ties with political circle
Lee orders stern probe into religious groups' alleged ties with political circle

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday ordered a stern ...

Household loan growth slows down in Nov. amid tight lending rules
Household loan growth slows down in Nov. amid tight lending rules

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Household loans extended by South Korean banks grew a...

(LEAD) Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi dies at 85
(LEAD) Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi dies at 85

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Veteran actress Kim Ji-mi, one of the most prolific s...

Trump says N. Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S.
Trump says N. Korea has 'stronger' border than U.S.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted his...

SK Chemicals to form China JV for waste-plastics recycling plant
SK Chemicals to form China JV for waste-plastics recycling plant

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- SK Chemicals Co. said Wednesday it will establish a j...

Seoul stocks trade flat late Wed. morning as investors await FOMC results
Seoul stocks trade flat late Wed. morning as investors await FOMC results

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading nearly flat late Wed...

Lee vows to enhance climate change cooperation with Pacific Island countries
Lee vows to enhance climate change cooperation with Pacific Island countries

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday met with foreign...

KOTRA hosts event to promote S. Korea-Australia cooperation in critical minerals, energy
KOTRA hosts event to promote S. Korea-Australia cooperation in critical minerals, energy

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) s...

PM vows strict action in case of legal violations in Coupang data breach
PM vows strict action in case of legal violations in Coupang data breach

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed Wednesday to take s...