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(LEAD) N. Korea slams U.S. envoy's Asian tour as 'aid-begging' trip to enliven sanctionsen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240419001451315
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Gov't likely to accept university chiefs' request to lower med school enrollment quota
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Facebook page unveils photos of BTS member V in counter-terrorism unit gear: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Photos of K-pop supergroup BTS member V in the gear ...
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Quick Glance: BTS Member V in Counter-Terrorism Unit Attire
  • Photos of K-pop supergroup BTS member V in the attire of a counter-terrorism unit have been revealed on a Facebook page of the South Korean military.

  • Last December, V began his mandatory military service and was selected to join the military police during initial training.

  • Subsequently, the BTS artist has been assigned to the SDT, specializing in counter-terrorism and other special operations within the 2nd Corps of the Army.

  • Currently, all seven BTS members are fulfilling their mandatory military service or serving as social service agents, as all fit South Korean men must serve in the military for at least 18 months.
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Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
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(LEAD) Finance chiefs of S. Korea, Japan vow 'appropriate steps' to curb FX market volatility
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NIS monitoring possible use of N. Korea's weapons technology for Iran's attack on Israel
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Yoon, Kishida to hold phone talks late Wednesday: report: TOKYO, April 17 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister ...
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Yoon, Kishida to hold phone talks late Wednesday: report
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U.S. envoy to U.N. to meet S. Korea's defense chief in Seoul: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy to the United Nations will meet w...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. to meet S. Korea's defense chief in Seoul
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S. Korea issues special travel advisory for Iran amid escalating Mideast tensionsen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240415006800315
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Seoul-bound subway services on Line 1 disrupted after death on track near Uiwang: UIWANG, South Korea, April 15 (Yonhap) -- A person was struck by a metro train ...
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Trainee doctors to file complaint against vice health minister for alleged abuse of power
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S. Korea, U.S. reaffirm plan for tabletop exercise on nuclear use by N. Korea: SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Friday reaffirm.. ...
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(LEAD) BOK to keep restrictive stance for longer period amid inflation woesen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240411010551320
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(LEAD) S. Korea ordered to pay Mason Capital 43.8 bln won in investor-state suit: SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- An international tribunal ordered South Korea on ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea to Pay Mason Capital $32 Mln for Samsung Merger
  • The Ministry of Justice announced that South Korea has been instructed to pay hedge fund Mason Capital Management over $32 million.

  • The dispute arose from the merger of two Samsung affiliates in 2015.

  • Mason Capital's argument was partially accepted by the Netherlands-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).

  • Last year, the PCA directed the South Korean government to pay U.S. hedge fund Elliott about $108.5 million in a case related to the same merger.
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Yoon expected to address election defeat after weekend: SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to give a public...
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Yoon expected to address election defeat after weekend
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Ruling party leader resigns following election defeat: SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the ruling People Power...
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Ruling party leader resigns following election defeat
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Yoon vows to reform state affairs after election defeat | Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol has vowed to reform state ...
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(2nd LD) Voters hit the polls in parliamentary elections: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans went to the polls Wednesday in crucial...
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(2nd LD) Voters hit the polls in parliamentary elections
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S. Korea, Canada, New Zealand under consideration for AUKUS Pillar II partners: U.S. official
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Sullivan stresses 'synergies' in trilateral cooperation among S. Korea, U.S., Japan
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White House official reaffirms openness to N. Korea dialogue on 'wide' range of issuesen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240410000500315
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N.K. leader's unification goal abandonment 'desperate' attempt to control internal info: U.S. envoy
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(LEAD) China's top legislator Zhao Leji to visit N. Korea this week: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- A Chinese delegation led by the country's top legisla.. ...
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(LEAD) China's top legislator Zhao Leji to visit N. Korea this week
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Director emphasizes nuanced portrayal of coexistence in Netflix's 'Parasyte'
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S. Korea's 2nd spy satellite makes contact with local ground station: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's second military reconnaissance satellit. ...
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S. Korea's 2nd spy satellite makes contact with local ground station
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11 S. Koreans evacuated from Haiti due to safety concernsen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240408009700315
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(LEAD) Parties in final showdown with calls for judgment on 'incompetent' gov't, 'shameless' opposition
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(LEAD) S. Korea launches 2nd spy satellite into orbit with SpaceX Falcon 9: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched its second indigenous spy satell...
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(LEAD) S. Korea launches 2nd spy satellite into orbit with SpaceX Falcon 9
Quick Glance: Successful Launch of South Korea's Second Military Spy Satellite
  • South Korea achieved orbital insertion for its second military spy satellite following North Korea's announcement of launching multiple reconnaissance satellites this year.

  • The South Korean Defense Minister anticipates North Korea proceeding with its second spy satellite launch to commemorate the April 15 birthday of state founder Kim Il Sung.

  • Following two unsuccessful attempts in early 2023, North Korea successfully deployed its Malligyong-1 spy satellite on Nov. 21, transmitting space imagery of significant locations in the U.S. and South Korea.
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S. Korea, China, Japan in talks to set date for trilateral summit next monthen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240405001600315
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Ive to return with new EP this month: SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Ive will be coming back to the K-pop...
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Ive to return with new EP this month
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NCT Wish loves interaction with fans 1 month into debuten.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240404000800315
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Casualties reported during N. Korea's military drills involving paratroopers last monthen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240404003800315
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S. Korean watchdog scrutinizing personal data handling by Chinese e-commerce firms: officialen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240404000900315
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(LEAD) N. Korea claims successful launch of new IRBM tipped with hypersonic warheaden.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240403000651315
Quick Glance: North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Testing: Insights and Functionality
  • North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel hypersonic missile with an intermediate range.

  • The significance of hypersonic weapons lies in their maneuverability rather than just their speed.

  • Russia, China, and the USA are leading the race in developing hypersonic weapons.

  • North Korea aims to enhance its defense capabilities and assert its position in the global arms race through hypersonic weapons.
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(LEAD) Thousands of fans send off giant panda Fu Bao heading to Chinaen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240403002051315
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BTS wins 5 awards at iHeartRadio Music Awards: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastar BTS has scooped up five trophies at th...
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BTS wins 5 awards at iHeartRadio Music Awards
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Babymonster makes full-group debut with self-titled album: SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- YG Entertainment's highly anticipated new girl group,...
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Babymonster makes full-group debut with self-titled album
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Seventeen to release album chronicling its 9-year historyen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240402004200315
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U.S. soldier apprehended for stealing car, driving drunk: GOYANG, South Korea, April 1 (Yonhap) -- An American soldier has been apprehende...
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U.S. soldier apprehended for stealing car, driving drunk
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Foreigners must stay in S. Korea for 6 months to be eligible for state health insurance as dependents
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(2nd LD) Yoon calls for unified proposal on med school admissions increaseen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240401004252315
Quick Glance: Yoon urges doctors to resolve impasse over trainees
  • President Yoon Suk Yeol signaled willingness to compromise on his medical reform proposals.

  • Over 90% of the 13,000 trainees have been striking since Feb. 20 against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions.

  • Yoon emphasized the urgency of medical reforms and urged the medical community to present specific proposals backed by scientific evidence.

  • Previous governments failed to address doctor shortages due to strong opposition from the medical sectors.
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(LEAD) N. Korea reaffirms plan to launch multiple spy satellites this year: SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea vowed Monday to push for space developmen...
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(LEAD) N. Korea reaffirms plan to launch multiple spy satellites this year
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Health care standoff to worsen amid looming resignations by med professorsen.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240324000600320