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Lee calls achieving self-reliant defense 'most basic of basics' over new U.S. defense strategy
Lee calls achieving self-reliant defense 'most basic of basics' over new U.S. defense strategy

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Saturday achieving a sel...

Number of visitors to Hwacheon ice fishing festival tops 1 mln mark
Number of visitors to Hwacheon ice fishing festival tops 1 mln mark

HWACHEON, South Korea, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The cumulative number of visitors to ...

Police seek arrest warrants for 73 online scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia
Police seek arrest warrants for 73 online scam suspects repatriated from Cambodia

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Police on Saturday sought arrest warrants for all 73 ...

(LEAD) Presidential aide, DP lawmakers arrive in Vietnam to support ex-PM Lee in critical condition
(LEAD) Presidential aide, DP lawmakers arrive in Vietnam to support ex-PM Lee in critical condition

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- A senior presidential aide and ruling party lawmakers...

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan in 6th place after short program at final pre-Olympic event
Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan in 6th place after short program at final pre-Olympic event

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan found himself in sixth pla...

(News Focus) New U.S. strategy signals USFK posture 'upgrade,' ups pressure on S. Korea to boost defense capabilities
(News Focus) New U.S. strategy signals USFK posture 'upgrade,' ups pressure on S. Korea to boost defense capabilities

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- A new U.S. defense strategy signaled a possible ...

Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues
Trade minister urges USTR to separate Coupang probe from Seoul-Washington trade issues

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Saturday he has stres...

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Enhypen's Sunghoon to carry Olympic torch at 2026 Winter Olympics
Enhypen's Sunghoon to carry Olympic torch at 2026 Winter Olympics

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Sunghoon of K-pop boy group Enhypen has been selected...

(2nd LD) S. Korea capable of taking 'primary' responsibility to deter N.K. with 'critical, but more limited' U.S. support: NDS
(2nd LD) S. Korea capable of taking 'primary' responsibility to deter N.K. with 'critical, but more limited' U.S. support: NDS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is capable of taking "primary" respo...

(LEAD) S. Korea capable of taking 'primary' responsibility to deter N.K. with 'critical, but more limited' U.S. support: NDS
(LEAD) S. Korea capable of taking 'primary' responsibility to deter N.K. with 'critical, but more limited' U.S. support: NDS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is capable of taking "primary" respo...

Presidential aide departs for Vietnam to support ex-PM Lee in critical condition
Presidential aide departs for Vietnam to support ex-PM Lee in critical condition

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- A senior presidential aide departed for Vietnam on Sa...

(URGENT) New U.S. defense strategy does not mention N.K. denuclearization goal
(URGENT) New U.S. defense strategy does not mention N.K. denuclearization goal

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S. Korea capable of taking primary responsibility to deter N.K. with 'critical, but more limited' U.S. support: NDS
S. Korea capable of taking primary responsibility to deter N.K. with 'critical, but more limited' U.S. support: NDS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is capable of taking "primary" respo...

FM Cho discusses deepening ties with NATO, Belgium
FM Cho discusses deepening ties with NATO, Belgium

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with the North Atlantic...

(URGENT) Despite N.K. conventional forces being 'aged,' 'poorly managed,' S. Korea must stay vigilant against threat of N.K. invasion: NDS
(URGENT) Despite N.K. conventional forces being 'aged,' 'poorly managed,' S. Korea must stay vigilant against threat of N.K. invasion: NDS

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(URGENT) Shift in balance of responsibility between S. Korea, U.S. is consistent with America's interest in updating USFK posture: NDS
(URGENT) Shift in balance of responsibility between S. Korea, U.S. is consistent with America's interest in updating USFK posture: NDS

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(URGENT) S. Korea is capable of taking primary responsibility for deterring N. Korea 'with critical but more limited U.S. support': U.S. defense strategy
(URGENT) S. Korea is capable of taking primary responsibility for deterring N. Korea 'with critical but more limited U.S. support': U.S. defense strategy

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(URGENT) N.K. nuclear forces present 'clear and present' danger of nuclear attack on American homeland: U.S. defense strategy
(URGENT) N.K. nuclear forces present 'clear and present' danger of nuclear attack on American homeland: U.S. defense strategy

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(URGENT) N. Korea poses 'direct military threat' to S. Korea, Japan: new U.S. defense strategy
(URGENT) N. Korea poses 'direct military threat' to S. Korea, Japan: new U.S. defense strategy

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

(2nd LD) PM proposes idea of U.S. sending special envoy to N. Korea in talks with Vance
(2nd LD) PM proposes idea of U.S. sending special envoy to N. Korea in talks with Vance

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Fr...

S. Korea lose to 10-man Vietnam on penalties to finish 4th at Asian U-23 football tournament
S. Korea lose to 10-man Vietnam on penalties to finish 4th at Asian U-23 football tournament

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea have finished fourth at the top Asian men...

(LEAD) PM proposes idea of U.S. sending special envoy to N. Korea in talks with Vance
(LEAD) PM proposes idea of U.S. sending special envoy to N. Korea in talks with Vance

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Fr...

(URGENT) PM proposes idea of U.S. sending special envoy to N. Korea in talks with Vance
(URGENT) PM proposes idea of U.S. sending special envoy to N. Korea in talks with Vance

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(URGENT) PM says S. Korea-U.S. ties are firm enough not to be swayed by particular company's lobbying
(URGENT) PM says S. Korea-U.S. ties are firm enough not to be swayed by particular company's lobbying

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(URGENT) PM says Vance asks him to prevent bilateral misunderstandings over Coupang issue
(URGENT) PM says Vance asks him to prevent bilateral misunderstandings over Coupang issue

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(URGENT) PM says he extended official invitation for Vance to visit S. Korea
(URGENT) PM says he extended official invitation for Vance to visit S. Korea

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(URGENT) PM says he, Vance agree on need to maintain 'hotline'
(URGENT) PM says he, Vance agree on need to maintain 'hotline'

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S. Korean PM meets Vance at White House to discuss bilateral relations
S. Korean PM meets Vance at White House to discuss bilateral relations

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok held a ...

Pragmatism drives Lee's diplomacy to navigate complex ties involving U.S., China, Japan: experts
Pragmatism drives Lee's diplomacy to navigate complex ties involving U.S., China, Japan: experts

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. experts on Friday underlined pragmatism as ...

Figure skater Lee Hae-in finishes 5th in final pre-Olympic competition
Figure skater Lee Hae-in finishes 5th in final pre-Olympic competition

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Figure skater Lee Hae-in finished fifth in her final ...

S. Korea reports 2nd African swine fever case of this year
S. Korea reports 2nd African swine fever case of this year

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The government on Friday confirmed the second case of...

(LEAD) Ex-PM Lee Hae-chan in critical condition in Vietnam, receives heart procedure after collapse
(LEAD) Ex-PM Lee Hae-chan in critical condition in Vietnam, receives heart procedure after collapse

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, curr...

Ex-PM Lee Hae-chan hospitalized during Vietnam trip
Ex-PM Lee Hae-chan hospitalized during Vietnam trip

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, curr...

(LEAD) Police raid Nat'l Assembly Secretariat in conflict-of-interest probe involving committee chief
(LEAD) Police raid Nat'l Assembly Secretariat in conflict-of-interest probe involving committee chief

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the National Assembly Secretariat on Fr...

Police raid Nat'l Assembly Secretariat in conflict-of-interest probe involving committee chief
Police raid Nat'l Assembly Secretariat in conflict-of-interest probe involving committee chief

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the National Assembly Secretariat on Fr...

Defense ministry examines operational readiness against wildfires ahead of peak season
Defense ministry examines operational readiness against wildfires ahead of peak season

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Friday held a meeting of offi...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

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

(LEAD) (Yonhap Interview) Bunjang Global offers chance for all global fans to get hard-to-find K-pop goods
(LEAD) (Yonhap Interview) Bunjang Global offers chance for all global fans to get hard-to-find K-pop goods

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Photocards -- often referred to as "poca" by fans -- ...

Both ruling, opposition parties chide budget minister nominee over lack of documents on allegations
Both ruling, opposition parties chide budget minister nominee over lack of documents on allegations

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Both ruling and main opposition parties on Friday sco...

(LEAD) 3 civilian suspects banned from leaving nation over alleged drone flights to N. Korea
(LEAD) 3 civilian suspects banned from leaving nation over alleged drone flights to N. Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- A joint team of police and military investigators has...

(LEAD) Seoul shares up for 3rd day to close at fresh peak, just shy of 5,000
(LEAD) Seoul shares up for 3rd day to close at fresh peak, just shy of 5,000

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed higher Friday at a fresh p...

(LEAD) Coupang denies involvement in U.S. investors' petition against Seoul gov't
(LEAD) Coupang denies involvement in U.S. investors' petition against Seoul gov't

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Coupang Inc. said Friday it is not involved in a peti...

Seoul shares up for 3rd day to close at fresh peak, just shy of 5,000
Seoul shares up for 3rd day to close at fresh peak, just shy of 5,000

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed higher Friday at a fresh p...

Key developments on North Korea this week

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Ko...

Summary of inter-Korean news this week

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ...

Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North ...

Summary of external news of North Korea this week

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North ...

Gov't starts process to pick 1 more contender for AI foundation model development
Gov't starts process to pick 1 more contender for AI foundation model development

SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry said Friday it has kicked off th...