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Ukraine discloses diary of fallen N.K. soldier

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Ukraine's military on Saturday disclosed the diary of a North Korean soldier killed in action in Russia's western front-line region of Kursk.Ukraine's special operations forces said the diary belonged to Jeong K
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Thousands gather outside Busan lawmaker's office to demand Yoon's ouster

BUSAN, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Thousands of people gathered outside ruling party Rep. Park Soo-young's office Saturday to demand President Yoon Suk Yeol's ouster over his brief imposition of martial law.The rally began around 11 a.m. when around
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Prosecutors seize ex-defense minister's phone in martial law probe

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors have seized former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's mobile phone to try to access phone calls he held during President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law, legal sources said Saturday.Kim was
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Rallies for, against Yoon's impeachment held 1 km apart

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Tens of thousands of people gathered in downtown Seoul on Saturday to rally for or against the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol in the wake of his short-lived imposition of martial law.Police estimated 35,000 people t
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S. Korea, Japan seek foreign ministers' meeting early next year despite political turmoil

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan are seeking to hold a meeting of their foreign ministers early next year, diplomatic sources said Saturday, amid concerns about the impact on diplomacy amid political turmoil triggered by President Yoo
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Ruling party cries foul over opposition-led impeachment of acting President Han

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Saturday denounced the opposition-led impeachment of acting President Han Duck-soo as an attempt to bring down the government, saying that his impeachment should be nullified.The oppos
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 28.Korean-language dailies-- Acting president impeached, dead-end politics never seen in Korean history (Kookmin Daily)-- Acting President Han impeached by
Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul01/-7Cloudy20Incheon01/-6Cloudy20Suwon01/-8Cloudy20Cheongju01/-5Sun
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(LEAD) U.S. is ready to work with acting President Choi, strongly supports 'ironclad' alliance: State Dept.

(ATTN: COMBINES with article slugged 'Pentagon-S Korea-impeachment'; UPDATES throughout)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The United States is ready to work with South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok and "strongl
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(URGENT) U.S. is ready to work with acting President Choi, strongly supports 'ironclad' alliance: State Dept. spokesperson

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U.S. reaffirms 'ironclad' commitment to alliance, support for S. Korea's democratic processes, rule of law: Pentagon

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Friday reiterated its "ironclad" commitment to the alliance with South Korea and its support for the Asian country's people, democratic processes and the rule of law,
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(URGENT) U.S. reaffirms 'ironclad' commitment to alliance, support for S. Korea's democratic processes, rule of law: Pentagon

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Foreign ministry holds phone talks with U.S., Japanese, Chinese envoys after impeachment

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- High-ranking officials of South Korea's foreign ministry held phone discussions with ambassadors from the United States, Japan and China following the National Assembly's vote to impeach acting President Han Duck-so
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(2nd LD) Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows to prioritize stabilizing state affairs

(ATTN: CHANGES photo; ADDS more info)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Friday the government will do its utmost to focus on stabilizing state affairs amid ongoing political turbulence stemming from the short
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(LEAD) Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows to prioritize stabilizing state affairs

(ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS more info throughout)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Friday the government will do its utmost to focus on stabilizing state affairs amid ongoing political turbulence stemming from
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Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows to prioritize stabilizing state affairs

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Friday the government will do its utmost to focus on stabilizing state affairs amid ongoing political turbulence.Choi, who also serves as deputy prime minister for economic
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(URGENT) Acting President Choi Sang-mok convenes National Security Council

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(URGENT) Acting President Choi Sang-mok vows to prioritize stabilizing state affairs

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(2nd LD) Police raid presidential safe house, security service in martial law probe

(ATTN: UPDATES with raid results in last para)SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- Police on Friday raided a presidential safe house where President Yoon Suk Yeol allegedly met with senior police officials to discuss his plan to impose martial law.The aim of t
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(News Focus) Rival parties divided over prospects of Constitutional Court justices after acting President Han impeached

By Yi WonjuSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties on Friday were divided over whether Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who is set to assume the role of acting leader after acting President Han Duck-soo was impeached, would formally appoint three Con