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South Korean news agency

Yonhap News Agency (Korean: 연합뉴스) is a major South Korean news agency. It is based in Seoul, South Korea. Yonhap provides news articles, pictures and other information to newspapers, TV networks and other media in South Korea.

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"S. Korean Ex-Defense Minister Arrested in Connection with Alleged Presidential Insurrection"

"South Korean authorities arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Wednesday for allegedly helping President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a six-hour-long insurrection last week, marking the first arrest in the ongoing investigation into the events."

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South Korea's Job Growth Slows to 123,000 in November Amid Sectoral Declines

South Korea added 123,000 jobs in November 2024, a slowdown from earlier in the year and attributed to losses in construction (-96,000), wholesale and retail (-89,000), and manufacturing (-95,000), while public health and social welfare saw growth (113,000).

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U.S. Expresses Concern Over South Korea's Short-Lived Martial Law

On December 5th, 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, which was overturned hours later after a unanimous vote in the National Assembly; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern but reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the ROK-U.S. alliance and confidence in S...

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Seoul Shares Fall Despite U.S. Gains Amidst Trade Dispute Concerns

Seoul shares ended lower on December 2nd, 2024, despite U.S. market gains, due to foreign and retail selling exceeding institutional buying, fueled by concerns over U.S.-China trade disputes and impacting tech stocks, with the KOSPI closing at 2,454.48 points.

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Biegun on Trump's North Korea Policy

Former US diplomat Stephen Biegun discusses the challenges and potential paths for US-North Korea relations under a new Trump administration, highlighting geopolitical shifts and the importance of denuclearization.

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South Korea Prepares for Trump's Return

South Korea prepares for a potential second Trump presidency, anticipating economic and security implications and establishing consultative bodies.

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Korean Air Completes Asiana Acquisition, Forming Global Mega-Carrier

Korean Air completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines on December 11, 2024, creating a mega-carrier expected to rank 10th globally, after securing approval from 13 countries and addressing US competition concerns via code-sharing partnerships. This merger faces integration challenges and potential...

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Austin Reaffirms U.S. Security Commitment to South Korea, Japan Amid Regional Threats

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan during his December 10, 2024, visit to Tokyo, citing threats from North Korea, China, and Russia, and highlighting plans for enhanced trilateral cooperation and joint force headquarters.

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South Korea Posts Sixth Consecutive Current Account Surplus

South Korea reported a US$9.78 billion current account surplus in October, its sixth consecutive month, exceeding the previous month's US$10.94 billion surplus and driven by strong semiconductor and car exports; the accumulated surplus for the first ten months reached US$74.24 billion, more than tri...

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Yoon-Xi Summit Addresses Regional Stability

South Korean and Chinese Presidents meet to discuss regional stability amid escalating tensions in the region.

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South Korea Seeks to End Doctors' Strike

A consultative body in South Korea aims to resolve a prolonged doctors' strike by addressing medical school quotas and working conditions.

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Kim A-lim Wins Lotte Championship

South Korean golfer Kim A-lim wins the Lotte Championship, securing her second LPGA Tour title.

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