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SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on Dec. 18.Korean-language dailies-- Ruling party attempts to block impeachment judgment in blatant defense of Yoon (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- Ruling party 'all in
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N. Korean leader visits mausoleum to pay tribute to late father on 13th death anniv.

By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a mausoleum for his late father to mark the 13th anniversary of his death, the North's state media reported Wednesday.Kim paid tribute at the Kumsusan Palace o
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(Yonhap Interview) U.S. expert hopes Han to be 'source of stability,' foresees S. Korea's disadvantage in Trump engagement

By Song Sang-ho and Kim Dong-hyunWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A prominent U.S. expert has expressed his hope for Acting President Han Duck-soo to be a "source of stability" amid South Korea's political turmoil, but warned that abse
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U.N. Security Council to hold briefing on N.K.-Russia military cooperation

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold a briefing later this week to discuss North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Russia, amid growing concerns over North Korean troops' eng
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(LEAD) U.N. General Assembly adopts resolution on N. Korean human rights for 20th straight year

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 4-9)By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution on North Korean human rights for the 20th consecutive year, calling for improvement in the reclusive
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U.N. General Assembly adopts resolution on N. Korean human rights for 20th straight year

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution on North Korean human rights for the 20th consecutive year, calling for improvement in the reclusive state's human rights record.The adoption
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U.S. sanctions 2 individuals, 1 entity involved in money laundering network to support N. Korea

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Tuesday sanctioned two individuals and one entity involved in a network that launders illicit funds generated by North Korean IT workers and cybercrime to support Pyongyang, the Trea
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold forum on countering N. Korea's illicit maritime activities

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States and Japan held a joint symposium on countering North Korea's illicit maritime activities in Singapore on Tuesday, the State Department said, as they strive to promote i
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Worker error suspected in mixing of cleaning solution in Maeil Dairies' milk products

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The food safety ministry said Tuesday worker error is suspected to have caused the recent mixing of cleaning solution in some Maeil Dairies Co.'s milk products, requesting a one-month business suspension on the company&
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Top military officer inspects partially restored guard post inside DMZ

SEOUL, Dec. 17 -- South Korea's top military officer on Tuesday visited a partially restored guard post inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas to inspect troop readiness against North Korean threats, his office said.Joint C
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(LEAD) Joint investigation team denied entry in attempted raid on Presidential Security Service

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with latest info; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A joint investigation team was unable to seize material related to President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration from the office of the
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(2nd LD) Legal defense team for impeached Yoon denies insurrection charges

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 9-10, 14)By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A legal defense team for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that Yoon's short-lived imposition of martial law did not amount to the charges of insurr
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Foreign ministry holds 1st task force meeting on U.S. policy under incoming Trump administration

By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it held its first task force meeting on reviewing its U.S. policy ahead of the launch of the second Donald Trump administration.The meeting, presided over by First Vice For
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Prosecutors arrest shaman for allegedly receiving illegal political funds

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday arrested a shaman allegedly involved in President Yoon Suk Yeol's 2022 presidential campaign, on suspicions of receiving illegal political funds, officials said.Jeon Seong-bae, also known as Geon
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(LEAD) S. Korea holds regular defense drills around Dokdo: source

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 7-9)By Lee MinjiSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea conducted biannual defense drills near its easternmost islets of Dokdo earlier this week, a military source said, in what marked the sixth such exercise
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Impeached chief auditor files for injunction against suspension of duties

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- The impeached chief of the state audit agency on Tuesday filed for an injunction against his suspension from duties to the Constitutional Court, following his parliamentary impeachment earlier this month.On Dec. 5, the oppo
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FM Cho stresses efforts for stable foreign relations in meeting with G7, EU envoys

By Kim Seung-yeonSEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul highlighted Tuesday that South Korea is striving to maintain stable foreign relations and uphold international trust amid political turmoil following the martial law debacle, hi
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(URGENT) Impeached chief auditor files injunction against suspension of duties

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Abductee family group vows to go ahead with leaflet campaigns against N. Korea

GOSEONG, South Korea, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- A group representing the families of those abducted by North Korea said Tuesday it would fly leaflets into North Korea "shortly" despite the unification minister's calls for a "prudent&
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Biz lobbies express concerns over parliamentary testimony law for potential trade secret leaks

SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) -- Major business lobbies on Tuesday expressed concerns over a recent revision to the National Assembly Testimony Act, citing fears of the potential leaking of confidential trade secrets during mandatory public sessions involv