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S. Korean envoy, Russian vice FM hold talks on regional, int'l issues
S. Korean envoy, Russian vice FM hold talks on regional, int'l issues

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Ambassador to Russia Lee Sok-bae held t...

(4th LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges
(4th LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday sought a 10-year pri...

Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs: report
Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs: report

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Russia are jointly developing new tou...

Shinsegae affiliate reports leak of personal data involving some 80,000 employees
Shinsegae affiliate reports leak of personal data involving some 80,000 employees

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae I&C Inc., the information technology (I...

Defense ministry dismisses general-level officer over martial law involvement
Defense ministry dismisses general-level officer over martial law involvement

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Friday dismissed an Army brig...

(LEAD) Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors
(LEAD) Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday further indicted for...

(3rd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges
(3rd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday sought a 10-year pri...

(URGENT) Court to deliver verdict on Jan. 16 in ex-President Yoon's obstruction-of-justice case
(URGENT) Court to deliver verdict on Jan. 16 in ex-President Yoon's obstruction-of-justice case

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LG Energy Solution says 3.9 tln-won battery deal with U.S. firm canceled
LG Energy Solution says 3.9 tln-won battery deal with U.S. firm canceled

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. sa...

S. Korea clinches 850 bln-won deal to deliver 2 more frigates to Philippine Navy
S. Korea clinches 850 bln-won deal to deliver 2 more frigates to Philippine Navy

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has clinched a contract worth some 850 bi...

Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors
Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday further indicted for...

(2nd LD) Ex-top security officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 border killing by N. Korea
(2nd LD) Ex-top security officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 border killing by N. Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Former top security officials from former President M...

(LEAD) S. Korea to permit public access to N. Korea's main newspaper
(LEAD) S. Korea to permit public access to N. Korea's main newspaper

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Friday the government w...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

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

Ex-President Yoon additionally indicted for violating election law during presidential run
Ex-President Yoon additionally indicted for violating election law during presidential run

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday additionally indicte...

Coupang says probe into former employee conducted in close cooperation with gov't
Coupang says probe into former employee conducted in close cooperation with gov't

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Friday the investi...

Suwon Samsung nearing deal with MVP-winning defender
Suwon Samsung nearing deal with MVP-winning defender

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- As they pursue promotion back to the top football lea...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks end higher on chip rally; won sharply up
(LEAD) Seoul stocks end higher on chip rally; won sharply up

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended higher Friday, driven by sh...

(URGENT) Special counsel team indicts ex-President Yoon on charges of speaking falsehood during presidential run
(URGENT) Special counsel team indicts ex-President Yoon on charges of speaking falsehood during presidential run

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(LEAD) Lee pays respects to sacrifices of fallen officers in line of duty
(LEAD) Lee pays respects to sacrifices of fallen officers in line of duty

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday paid his respects t...

Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North ...

Summary of external news of North Korea this week

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North ...

Summary of inter-Korean news this week

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ...

Key developments on North Korea this week

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Ko...

Defense chief vows to 'swiftly' push for project to build nuclear-powered subs
Defense chief vows to 'swiftly' push for project to build nuclear-powered subs

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Friday vowed to "swi...

Ex-vice land minister, 2 others indicted in presidential residence relocation case
Ex-vice land minister, 2 others indicted in presidential residence relocation case

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday indicted former Vice...

Seoul stocks end higher on chip rally; won sharply up
Seoul stocks end higher on chip rally; won sharply up

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended higher Friday, driven by sh...

Korean won jumps to near 2-month high on pension fund's strategic hedging
Korean won jumps to near 2-month high on pension fund's strategic hedging

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rose to its highest level in nea...

(LEAD) Ex-top security officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 border killing by N. Korea
(LEAD) Ex-top security officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 border killing by N. Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Former top security officials from former President M...

Korea Aerospace signs deal to upgrade Philippines' FA-50PH fighter jets
Korea Aerospace signs deal to upgrade Philippines' FA-50PH fighter jets

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), a South Korean...

Navy's 1,000-ton corvette to retire after 36 years in service
Navy's 1,000-ton corvette to retire after 36 years in service

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The Navy's 1,000-ton Gwangmyeong corvette is set to r...

Former top officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 murder of fisheries official by N. Korea
Former top officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 murder of fisheries official by N. Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Former top security officials from former President M...

Lee commutes to presidential office for last time before formally returning to Cheong Wa Dae
Lee commutes to presidential office for last time before formally returning to Cheong Wa Dae

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung commuted to the presidential ...

(URGENT) Former top security adviser, ex-spy chief, ex-defense chief acquitted in alleged cover-up of 2020 murder of fisheries official by N. Korea
(URGENT) Former top security adviser, ex-spy chief, ex-defense chief acquitted in alleged cover-up of 2020 murder of fisheries official by N. Korea

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Unification ministry reviewing permitting public access to N. Korea's newspaper
Unification ministry reviewing permitting public access to N. Korea's newspaper

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Friday it is in talks w...

Nat'l baseball team's WBC camp open to U.S.-based players: official
Nat'l baseball team's WBC camp open to U.S.-based players: official

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- When South Korea holds training camp next month to pr...

Cyber intrusion crimes double in 10 yrs: data
Cyber intrusion crimes double in 10 yrs: data

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of cyber intrusion crimes, including hacki...

Today in Korean history

Dec. 27

R&D spending takes up 5 pct of GDP in 2024: report
R&D spending takes up 5 pct of GDP in 2024: report

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's combined spending on research and devel...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

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

Customs agency begins special probe amid large customs clearance and payment gap
Customs agency begins special probe amid large customs clearance and payment gap

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Customs authorities said Friday they have launched a ...

Nat'l Pension Fund resumes strategic FX hedging: sources
Nat'l Pension Fund resumes strategic FX hedging: sources

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The national pension fund has resumed strategic forei...

S. Korea selects 12 won-yuan direct trading market makers for 2026
S. Korea selects 12 won-yuan direct trading market makers for 2026

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean central bank said Friday it has sele...

S. Korea's GRDP grows 1.9 pct in Q3 on chip, auto output
S. Korea's GRDP grows 1.9 pct in Q3 on chip, auto output

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) ...

Resettlement centers for N. Korean defectors to be integrated next year
Resettlement centers for N. Korean defectors to be integrated next year

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Friday it plans to inte...

(2nd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges
(2nd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday sought a 10-year pri...

Seoul stocks up late Fri. morning on Samsung, SK hynix
Seoul stocks up late Fri. morning on Samsung, SK hynix

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded higher late Friday morning...

DP leader reaffirms commitment to judicial reform initiatives
DP leader reaffirms commitment to judicial reform initiatives

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) said F...

Police analyze suspect's laptop in Coupang data leak probe
Police analyze suspect's laptop in Coupang data leak probe

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police investigating the massive data leak at e-comme...

SPC bakery brand opens 24-hour outlets with unmanned system
SPC bakery brand opens 24-hour outlets with unmanned system

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- SPC Group, a major South Korean food and beverage com...