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(LEAD) Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations
(LEAD) Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- A former aide to ex-ruling party Rep. Kang Sun-woo ap...

Yoon's lawyers blast court for being politically charged in sentencing ex-president
Yoon's lawyers blast court for being politically charged in sentencing ex-president

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Legal representatives for former President Yoon Suk Y...

New Padres player Song Sung-mun suffers oblique injury: source
New Padres player Song Sung-mun suffers oblique injury: source

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- San Diego Padres infielder Song Sung-mun has suffered...

Foreign maids under gov't pilot project overworked, underpaid: poll
Foreign maids under gov't pilot project overworked, underpaid: poll

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign housekeepers employed locally under a governm...

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Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations
Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- A former aide to ex-ruling party Rep. Kang Sun-woo ap...

S. Korean announcement of World Cup base camp postponed on FIFA recommendation
S. Korean announcement of World Cup base camp postponed on FIFA recommendation

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean football federation announced Saturd...

South Korea reports first African swine fever case in 2 months
South Korea reports first African swine fever case in 2 months

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday confirmed its first case of A...

(2nd LD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official
(2nd LD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration wil...

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

(LEAD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official
(LEAD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration wil...

Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official
Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration wil...

(URGENT) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for 'separate' countries: U.S. official
(URGENT) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for 'separate' countries: U.S. official

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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that oppose U.S. acquisition of Greenland
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that oppose U.S. acquisition of Greenland

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened...

N. Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: ex-U.S. envoy
N. Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: ex-U.S. envoy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A former U.S. nuclear envoy said Friday that Nor...

U.S. to urge allies to boost defense spending, allow greater access to its defense industry: State Dept.
U.S. to urge allies to boost defense spending, allow greater access to its defense industry: State Dept.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The State Department will work to encourage alli...

(LEAD) 'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North
(LEAD) 'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A joint military-police team said Friday that it is i...

Coach vows to be better in knockouts after group stage woes at U-23 football tournament
Coach vows to be better in knockouts after group stage woes at U-23 football tournament

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Given South Korea's subpar performances in the group ...

'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North
'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A joint military-police team said Friday that it is i...

Lee stresses mutually beneficial relations with Japan
Lee stresses mutually beneficial relations with Japan

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that Seoul and To...

(4th LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges
(4th LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five ...

Ex-Marine investigator takes office as acting head of defense investigative unit
Ex-Marine investigator takes office as acting head of defense investigative unit

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A former Marine Corps chief investigator who was acqu...

(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly passes new special probe bill against ex-President Yoon, wife
(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly passes new special probe bill against ex-President Yoon, wife

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic P...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

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

(2nd LD) Lee, political leaders discuss joint efforts to resolve Coupang data leak, other pending issues
(2nd LD) Lee, political leaders discuss joint efforts to resolve Coupang data leak, other pending issues

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged bipartisan co...

(3rd LD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines
(3rd LD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended at a fresh record high abov...

Revised law allows disciplinary action against JCS chairman, Army chief
Revised law allows disciplinary action against JCS chairman, Army chief

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and t...

Kiwoom Heroes reunite with ex-MVP Seo Geon-chang
Kiwoom Heroes reunite with ex-MVP Seo Geon-chang

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes announced Friday they have reacquir...

(2nd LD) 2 seriously hurt, another 11 injured after bus plows into pedestrians in Seoul
(2nd LD) 2 seriously hurt, another 11 injured after bus plows into pedestrians in Seoul

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A bus plowed into pedestrians after veering off a roa...

(2nd LD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines
(2nd LD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended at a fresh record high abov...

(3rd LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges
(3rd LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five ...

Football greats believe S. Korea can win World Cup someday
Football greats believe S. Korea can win World Cup someday

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The FIFA World Cup Trophy is the holy grail of footba...

Summary of external news of North Korea this week

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North ...

Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North ...

Summary of inter-Korean news this week

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ...

Key developments on North Korea this week

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Ko...

(LEAD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines
(LEAD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended at a fresh record high abov...

(3rd LD) About 200 people displaced by fire in low-income town in Seoul; blaze extinguished
(3rd LD) About 200 people displaced by fire in low-income town in Seoul; blaze extinguished

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- About 200 people were displaced by a fire Friday that...

Korean won slips again as 'Bessent effect' fades amid dollar strength, weak yen
Korean won slips again as 'Bessent effect' fades amid dollar strength, weak yen

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell below the 1,470 won le...

(URGENT) Lee to hold press conference for new year Jan. 21: Cheong Wa Dae
(URGENT) Lee to hold press conference for new year Jan. 21: Cheong Wa Dae

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Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines
Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended at a fresh record high abov...

(2nd LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges
(2nd LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five ...

Samsung family to attend U.S. event marking late chairman's art collection
Samsung family to attend U.S. event marking late chairman's art collection

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Members of the Samsung founding family are set to att...

(LEAD) 2 seriously hurt, another 11 injured after bus plows into pedestrians in Seoul
(LEAD) 2 seriously hurt, another 11 injured after bus plows into pedestrians in Seoul

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A bus plowed into pedestrians after veering off a roa...

(LEAD) FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Seoul for showcase
(LEAD) FIFA World Cup Trophy arrives in Seoul for showcase

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The iconic championship trophy for the FIFA World Cup...

(LEAD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges
(LEAD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five ...

(URGENT) Court sentences ex-President Yoon to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges
(URGENT) Court sentences ex-President Yoon to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges

(END)

Acting budget minister says addressing demographic crisis top priority
Acting budget minister says addressing demographic crisis top priority

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Acting Budget Minister Lim Ki-geun said Friday that S...

Unification, foreign ministries launch regular consultative channel on N. Korea policy
Unification, foreign ministries launch regular consultative channel on N. Korea policy

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The unification and foreign ministries launched their...

HD Korea Shipbuilding wins 175.8 bln-won gas carrier order from Europe
HD Korea Shipbuilding wins 175.8 bln-won gas carrier order from Europe

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co.,...