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New Swiss Embassy building symbolizes hope for stronger ties with Korea: ambassador

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No significant activity at N.K. missile site: U.S. monitor

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(LEAD) Former vice justice minister arrested for alleged bribery

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Danish crown prince to visit S. Korea next week

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(Yonhap Interview) New single 'Ah Yeah' embodies everything about band WINNER

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Kia Tigers manager Kim Ki-tai offers to quit after slow start

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Retiring speed skater hopes to be remembered as 'living legend'

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(LEAD) Army demonstrates military drones for tactical operations

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Celltrion to invest 40 tln won, create 110,000 jobs by 2030

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Samsung Heavy ordered to pay US$180 mln to U.K. driller

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(LEAD) Moon urges more active fiscal policy for growth, welfare

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(LEAD) Seoul closely monitoring the won's decline

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Gyeonggi governor found not guilty in abuse-of-power, election law violation cases

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Trump to visit S. Korea for talks on N. Korea, alliance

U.S. President Donald Trump will visit South Korea next month for talks with President Moon Jae-in on the denuclearization of North Korea and alliance issues, Moon's office announ...

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Auto shares shine on reports of U.S. auto tariff delay

Shares in Hyundai Motor Group affiliates on Thursday fared better than other large-cap stocks on news that U.S. President Donald Trump will delay his decision to impose steep tari...

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#CFC relocation

USFK suggests combined command relocation to Pyeongtaek base: source

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has suggested to South Korea that the Combined Forces Command between the two countries relocate to Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, desp...

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Retiring speed skater hopes to be remembered as 'living legend'

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Lee Sang-hwa put an end to her lucrative career on Thursday, saying she wants be remembered as a "living legend" in speed skating. "Since the Pye...

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#fiscal policy

Moon urges more active fiscal policy for growth, welfare

President Moon Jae-in called Thursday for an aggressive fis...

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#inter-Korean military agreement

Eased military tensions key for N. Korea's economic development: ex-S. Korea defense chief

Lowering of military tensions between South and North Korea...

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#investigative power reform

Prosecution chief slams bills on probe power reform, vows efforts to overhaul agency

Prosecutor-General Moon Moo-il on Thursday reiterated his c...

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Bolton calls N. Korea a 'pressing' challenge

• (LEAD) Former vice justice minister arrested for alleged bribery
• Danish crown prince to visit S. Korea next week
• (LEAD) Army demonstrates military drones for tactical operations
• (LEAD) Moon urges more active fiscal policy for growth, welfare

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N. Korean media outlets urge people to find sources of water amid record drought

• No significant activity at N.K. missile site: U.S. monitor
• (3rd LD) Trump to visit S. Korea for talks on N. Korea, alliance
• N.K. propaganda outlet blames S. Korean military for raising tensions
• (LEAD) N. Korea records lowest precipitation in 37 years in January-May period

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Samsung Heavy ordered to pay US$180 mln to U.K. driller

• (LEAD) Seoul closely monitoring the won's decline
• (Yonhap Interview) KORUS FTA 'more balanced' than other deals: U.S. agriculture secretary
• Seoul closely monitoring the won's decline
• (2nd LD) Auto shares shine on reports of U.S. auto tariff delay

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(LEAD) Seoul stocks dip 1.2 pct on escalating U.S.-China trade dispute

• S. Korean Bond Yields on May 16, 2019
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(Yonhap Interview) New single 'Ah Yeah' embodies everything about band WINNER

• New Swiss Embassy building symbolizes hope for stronger ties with Korea: ambassador
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Kia Tigers manager Kim Ki-tai offers to quit after slow start

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